Gates was waived by the Pelicans on Thursday, ESPN's Andrew Lopez reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gates was on a two-way contract with the Pelicans before this transaction, but he had to make way for the arrival of Jeremiah Earl-Robinson.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Gates (knee) totaled 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt) and three rebounds in 16 minutes Tuesday night against Fort Wayne.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Gates didn't play Thursday against Maine due to a knee injury.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.