Kentavious Caldwell-Pope News, Rumors, Updates - Philadelphia 76ers

Starting Friday Caldwell-Pope (rest) is available and starting Friday's preseason game against Boston, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact Caldwell-Pope will return to action following a one-game absence for rest purposes. He'll replace VJ Edgecombe (rest) in the starting five in the Sixers' preseason finale.

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Out for Saturday Caldwell-Pope (rest) won't play in Saturday's exhibition against the Celtics, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.

Impact LeBron James (rest), Joel Embiid (rest) and Jaylen Brown (rest) will join Caldwell-Pope on the inactive list for Saturday's exhibition, which may result in major minutes for Rayan Rupert and Caleb Love. Caldwell-Pope's next chance to play will come Friday in a rematch with the Celtics.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting vs. Nets Caldwell-Pope is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Nets.

Impact Caldwell-Pope started Monday against the Knicks, but the veteran will head back to the bench Thursday. That's because the 76ers will open the game with their regular starting lineup featuring Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown, LeBron James and Joel Embiid. Caldwell-Pope is expected to operate as a three-point shooting threat off the bench for the 76ers in the regular season.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Caldwell-Pope will start in Monday's preseason opener against the Knicks.

Impact Joining Caldwell-Pope in the first unit for Monday's exhibition will be VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown, Dean Wade and Ariel Hukporti. Caldwell-Pope will likely receive some spot starts throughout the year when some of the other vets need a night off, but when the team is at full strength, he'll be operating in a reserve role.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Impressing at camp Caldwell-Pope has made a strong impression during the early stages of his first training camp with Philadelphia, according to teammate Tyrese Maxey, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.co...

Impact Maxey described Caldwell-Pope as "fantastic" Tuesday and highlighted the veteran wing's potential value as an example for younger players such as Justin Edwards. Caldwell-Pope's championship experience and defensive ability should give him an opportunity to carve out a regular role in Philadelphia's rotation while also providing a veteran presence for the team's younger wings.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 30 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Caldwell-Pope reaches buyout agreement with Grizzlies

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope reached a buyout agreement with the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday

JULY 26 • Associated Press

Plans to sign with Philadelphia Caldwell-Pope (finger) agreed to a buyout with the Grizzlies on Saturday and plans to sign a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the 76ers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact After exercising his $21.6 million player option in June, Caldwell-Pope is set to join LeBron James and the 76ers for the 2026-27 campaign. Caldwell-Pope was traded from Orlando to Memphis in June 2025 and appeared in 51 regular-season games (14 starts) with the club before undergoing surgery on his right pinky finger in February. He averaged 8.4 points, 2.7 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 0.8 steals across 21.3 minutes per contest with the Grizzlies. The 33-year-old is now expected to compete with Anfernee Simons, Labaron Philon and Justin Edwards for playing time off the bench.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Intends to join Philadelphia Caldwell-Pope (finger) is negotiating a buyout with the Grizzlies and intends to sign with the 76ers, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reports.

Impact Caldwell-Pope exercised his $21.6 million player option earlier this offseason to return to the Grizzlies for the 2026-27 campaign, though the two sides will seemingly part ways via a buyout. Before missing the final 29 regular-season games due to surgery on his right pinky finger, the 33-year-old averaged 8.4 points, 2.7 assists and 2.5 rebounds in 21.3 minutes per contest across 51 appearances (14 starts). For the new-look 76ers with LeBron James in the fold, Caldwell-Pope figures to slide into an experienced veteran role off the bench. While he's known for his defense and shooting ability, Caldwell-Pope's conversion rate from beyond the arc dropped to just 31.6 percent during the 2025-26 season.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Grizzlies gain potential trade piece despite Kentavious Caldwell-Pope opting in It is worth monitoring Kentavious Caldwell-Pope as a potential trade asset despite him picking up his player option for next season.

JUNE 20 • BEALESTREETBEARS.COM

Exercises player option Caldwell-Pope (finger) exercised his $21.6 million player option for the 2026-27 campaign Friday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact The veteran guard will return to Memphis after being acquired from Orlando in the Desmond Bane deal last June. Caldwell-Pope missed the Grizzlies' final 29 regular-season games after undergoing surgery on his right pinky finger, finishing the season with averages of 8.4 points, 2.7 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 0.8 steals in 21.3 minutes per tilt across 51 regular-season appearances (14 starts).

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Surgery abruptly ends Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's first season in Memphis The timing is a bit unexpected, but Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is done for the season.

FEBRUARY 20 • BEALESTREETBEARS.COM

Won't return in 2025-26 The Grizzlies announced Thursday that Caldwell-Pope underwent surgery to address the misalignment of his right pinky finger and will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign.

Impact Caldwell-Pope is expected to make a full recovery ahead of next season and holds a $21.6 million player option for 2026-27. He'll finish this season with averages of 8.4 points, 2.7 assists and 2.5 rebounds in 21.3 minutes per contest across 51 regular-season games (14 starts). Cam Spencer, Walter Clayton (calf) and Jahmai Mashack are candidates to see an uptick in minutes due to Caldwell-Pope being sidelined for the rest of the campaign.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoing surgery on pinky Caldwell-Pope is scheduled to undergo surgery on his right pinky finger Wednesday.

Impact Caldwell-Pope is expected to make a full recovery from his surgery, but the Grizzlies will wait until after the surgery to provide an exact timetable for the veteran's return. He has averaged 21.3 minutes per game this season while serving in a bench role, and those minutes will likely be absorbed by Taylor Hendricks, Ty Jerome and Jahmai Mashack for as long as Caldwell-Pope is sidelined.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Monday Caldwell-Pope is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Warriors, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Caldwell-Pope made a spot start Saturday and finished with 11 points, but he'll revert to a reserve role Monday. The veteran has primarily worked off the bench this season, averaging 8.3 points, 2.7 assists and 2.3 rebounds in 20.1 minutes per contest across 35 reserve appearances.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Portland Caldwell-Pope will start against the Trail Blazers on Saturday.

Impact The Grizzlies will be without several key contributors Saturday, so Caldwell-Pope will enter the starting five for the first time since Nov. 12. As a starter this season (13 games), the veteran guard has averaged 8.1 points, 3.1 assists and 2.8 rebounds across 23.3 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Saturday Caldwell-Pope (rest) will play Saturday against Portland.

Impact After getting the night off Friday for the front end of this back-to-back set, the veteran wing has the green light to return. He'll likely play a key role Saturday with so many Grizzlies on the injury report.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Friday Caldwell-Pope (rest) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Portland.

Impact Caldwell-Pope was an extremely late addition to the injury report and won't suit up in the front end of this back-to-back set. However, it appears likely the veteran guard will return for Saturday's rematch against the Trail Blazers. With Caldwell-Pope unavailable, Walter Clayton, Jahmai Mashack and Cam Spencer are candidates for increased minutes.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless in loss Caldwell-Pope logged zero points (0-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt), two rebounds, four assists and three steals over 21 minutes during Wednesday's 112-97 loss to the Hornets.

Impact Caldwell-Pope has been ice cold for the Grizzlies lately, and his minutes have suffered as a result. Over his last six appearances, he's shooting 31.6 percent from the field with averages of 5.2 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.5 three-pointers in 18.6 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Sengun and Durant score 33 apiece as Rockets beat the Grizzlies 108-99

Alperen Sengun and Kevin Durant each scored 33 points as the Houston Rockets broke open a close game in the fourth quarter and beat the Memphis Grizzlies 108-99

JANUARY 27 • Associated Press

Off injury report for Sunday Caldwell-Pope (jaw) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Nets.

Impact Caldwell-Pope was unable to return to Friday's loss to the Thunder after exiting in the second quarter due to a jaw issue, though he's set to return to action Sunday. The veteran guard has averaged 9.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals in 19.0 minutes per game over his last five outings.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't return Friday Caldwell-Pope (jaw) exited Friday's 117-116 loss to the Thunder in the second quarter and did not return.

Impact Caldwell-Pope was deemed doubtful to return after exiting in the second frame. He finished with two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 10 minutes. The veteran guard's status will be worth monitoring ahead of Sunday's game against the Nets. If he's unable to suit up, Vince Williams and GG Jackson are candidates to see increased playing time off the bench.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to return Friday Caldwell-Pope is doubtful to return to Friday's game against the Thunder due to a jaw injury.

Impact Caldwell-Pope logged 10 minutes before exiting the contest with 4:09 remaining in the second quarter, recording two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal. In the likely event he isn't cleared to return, Vince Williams and GG Jackson are candidates to pick up the slack the rest of the way.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes for season-high 20 Caldwell-Pope supplied 20 points (6-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals across 23 minutes off the bench during Friday's 128-121 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Returning from a one-game absence due to a hamstring issue, Caldwell-Pope set a new season scoring high in a very efficient performance. The veteran wing is finding his rhythm with the second unit, scoring in double digits in six of his last seven games and averaging 12.4 points, 2.9 assists, 2.1 boards, 2.0 threes and 1.0 steals in 21.1 minutes, while shooting 50.9 percent from the floor and 48.3 percent from long range.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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