Gates was waived by the Pelicans on Thursday, ESPN's Andrew Lopez reports.
Gates was on a two-way contract with the Pelicans before this transaction, but he had to make way for the arrival of Jeremiah Robinson-Earl.
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Kaiser Gates: Goes out on high note
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Gates totaled 21 points (7-12 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one block in 36 minutes Sunday against Delaware.
Gates turned in an impressive final line and knocked down 58.3 percent of his tries from the field. He led his team in points and rebounds, and he also contributed on the defensive end by swatting away a shot. However, it wasn't enough to help his team to a victory, and Gates' season will come to an end following the 108-94 loss.
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Kaiser Gates: Leads team with 27 points
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Gates finished Thursday's game against Lakeland with 27 points (9-13 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds and two blocks in 25 minutes.
Gates led the scoring attack for Long Island despite coming off the bench. He was locked in from beyond the arc, where he tallied 15 of his 27 points, and he also fell just one rebound shy of a double-double.
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Kaiser Gates: Can't find shooting touch
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Gates totaled 10 points (3-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, three assists and three steals in 23 minutes Tuesday against Lakeland.
Gates converted on only 30.0 percent of his tries from the field after pouring in 21 points in his team's last matchup Friday against the Charge. Despite a down showing Tuesday, he's averaging 13.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists through 22 regular-season appearances for Long Island.
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Kaiser Gates: Returns to play
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Gates (knee) totaled 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt) and three rebounds in 16 minutes Tuesday night against Fort Wayne.
Gates had been held out of his team's last few contests while tending to a knee injury, but he gained clearance to run the floor Tuesday evening. He shouldered a lighter workload than normal in the loss, so it appears he may have been limited as a result of the injury.
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Kaiser Gates: Battling knee issue
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Gates didn't play Thursday against Maine due to a knee injury.
It's unclear as to when Gates suffered the injury, but he'll be considered day-to-day moving forward. His next chance to return will arrive Sunday, also against Maine.
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Kaiser Gates: Erupts for 30 points
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Gates amassed 30 points (10-12 FG, 6-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and one block in 36 minutes Tuesday against Rio Grande Valley.
Gates was nearly perfect from the field in this one and missed a double-double by one rebound. This marks his first 30-point performance of the 2022-23 regular season.
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Kaiser Gates: Reaches 20-point threshold
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Gates tallied 21 points (7-10 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one block in 29 minutes Wednesday against the Mad Ants.
Gates fell just one rebound shy of a double-double and caught fire from beyond the arc, where he scored 15 of his 21 points. This marks his first game with 20-plus points since Jan. 30 against Wisconsin.
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Kaiser Gates: Secures double-double
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Gates logged 14 points (6-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt), 11 rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 37 minutes Saturday against College Park.
Gates notched his first double-double of February with a solid scoring and rebounding night. He's now posted double figures in three straight contests and has knocked down two or more triples in each appearance.
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Kaiser Gates: Contributes across board
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Gates had 19 points (7-9 FG, 5-7 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 21 minutes Tuesday against Sioux Falls.
Gates caught fire from downtown and scored 15 of his 19 points from beyond the arc. He also made his mark on the defensive end by registering a pair of steals and his first block since Jan. 29.
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Kaiser Gates: Tallies three steals
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Gates collected 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists, three steals and one block in 28 minutes Sunday against Capital City.
Gates has been consistently making an impact from deep, as he's now hit two or more triples in each of his last four matchups. He's shooting an impressive 57.9 percent from downtown over this brief stretch (11-for-19).
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Kaiser Gates: Locked in from three
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Gates recorded 20 points (7-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, two steals and two blocks in 25 minutes Saturday against Delaware.
Gates shot 70.0 percent from the field and scored 12 of his 20 points from downtown. This marks the first time in eight games that he's reached the 20-point threshold, and it's his second double-double of the regular season.
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Kaiser Gates: Scores in double digits
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Gates totaled 10 points (3-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and one block in 17 minutes Saturday against Grand Rapids.
Gates provided key scoring for his team in a 96-85 victory. He finished second on his team in bench scoring behind Dru Smith, and he also swatted away a shot. This marks the third time in five regular-season contests that Gates has scored in double figures.
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Kaiser Gates: Ice cold from downtown
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Gates had six points (3-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists, one steal and two blocks in 19 minutes Thursday against Greensboro.
Gates didn't have a great night in terms of scoring, but he made up for it with his production in other areas. His presence on the defensive end was especially notable, as he served as a rim protector for this Long Island squad. It looks like Gates is far past the knee soreness that bothered him earlier in the month.
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Kaiser Gates: Solid showing in return
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Gates (knee) put up 13 points (5-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block in 28 minutes Tuesday against Stockton.
Gates was unable to take the court in his team's last contest Thursday against Westchester due to left knee soreness, but he gained clearance prior to Tuesday's tipoff. He didn't show any signs of rust in this one, shooting 50.0 percent from the field and knocking down 60.0 percent of his tries from beyond the arc. Gates how now scored in double figures in his last four appearances.
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Kaiser Gates: Held out Thursday
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Gates didn't play in Thursday's game against Westchester due to left knee soreness.
Gates appears to be dealing with a minor injury and will be considered day-to-day leading up to his squad's next contest, which isn't until Dec. 27 against Greensboro.
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Kaiser Gates: Solid night from three
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Gates recorded 15 points (6-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), eight rebounds, one steal and one block in 27 minutes Wednesday against Delaware.
Gates was able to bounce back Wednesday after a few tough performances. He had been held to 13 total points over his last three matchups heading into Wednesday's clash. Gates has shown that he's capable of putting up double figures but hasn't been able to consistently do so, posting double-digit points in five of 12 games this season.
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Kaiser Gates: Quiet day off bench
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Gates finished Sunday's game against College Park with five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3PT), two rebounds, one assist and one block across 14 minutes.
Gates saw a slight uptick in minutes in his second game of the season after logging 10 minutes Saturday against the Skyhawks, and he also managed to score his first points of the 2022-23 campaign. While it's still early on in the year, Gates appears to be near the end of the bench for this Long Island team.
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Kaiser Gates: Scores 11 points Thursday
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Gates posted 11 points (4-10 FG, 3-8 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and a block across 30 minutes in Thursday's loss against Fort Wayne.
Gates made most of his damage from three-point range and recorded his second-best long-distance shooting performance after he drained seven treys earlier this month. Gates has scored in double digits just four times this season, however, and he has struggled in terms of consistency. That translates to limited upside across most formats.
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Kaiser Gates: Puts up double-double
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Gates recorded 22 points (7-11 FG, 7-11 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, an assist and a steal across 28 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's win over Westchester.
Gates drained a season-high seven treys in Wednesday's victory, but he's never been much of a shooter and is hitting just 38.5 percent of his long-range attempts this season. Despite his bench role, Gates has been solid for Long Island thus far and is averaging 12.4 points per contest.
