Kentavious Caldwell-Pope News, Rumors, Updates - Memphis Grizzlies

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.

1 DAY AGO • 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.

1 DAY AGO • 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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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

Cleared to play Friday Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) is available for Friday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Caldwell-Pope has been cleared to return from a one-game absence due to a right hamstring injury, which means less minutes will be available for the likes of Cam Spencer and GG Jackson. Caldwell-Pope averaged 9.2 points, 3.7 assists, 2.2 rebounds, 1.4 threes and 1.1 steals over 20.5 minutes per game in December.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to probable Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) is probable for Friday against the Lakers.

Impact Caldwell-Pope was initially considered questionable for this contest, but he's on track to play. With this news, GG Jackson and Cam Spencer could be a little less involved for the Grizzlies.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Friday vs. LAL Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Caldwell-Pope injured his right hamstring during the Grizzlies' loss to the Wizards on Sunday, which prevented him from playing against the 76ers on Tuesday. He's averaged 21.8 minutes per game this season, so his return would mean less minutes to go around for Cam Spencer and GG Jackson.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Tuesday Caldwell-Pope is out for Tuesday's game against the 76ers due to right hamstring soreness.

Impact The veteran swingman left Sunday's game against the Wizards with the issue, and he'll need at least one contest to recover. His absence should keep GG Jackson in the Memphis rotation, while both Jaylen Wells and Cedric Coward should also help pick up the slack.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Early exit Sunday Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) did not return after exiting Sunday's game against the Wizards in the second quarter.

Impact Caldwell-Pope left Sunday's game with right hamstring soreness and was considered doubtful to return. He wound up missing the rest of the contest. He logged four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one block across 11 minutes before exiting. His next chance to play will come Tuesday against Philadelphia.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers hamstring injury Caldwell-Pope is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Wizards due to right hamstring soreness.

Impact Caldwell-Pope left Sunday's game in the second quarter and is unlikely to return due to a hamstring injury. Cam Spencer will likely see more minutes with Caldwell-Pope out of the lineup.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Drills five treys in defeat Caldwell-Pope had 16 points (5-6 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four assists and three rebounds over 21 minutes during Monday's 119-103 loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact With Memphis remaining shorthanded, Caldwell-Pope logged 20-plus minutes for a sixth straight game and made the most of the opportunity. The veteran guard delivered a team- and season-high-tying 16 points on extremely efficient shooting from beyond the arc. His five triples marked a season high, which is a positive sign considering he had shot just 33.3 percent from downtown on 3.4 attempts per game in 28 outings before Monday's contest.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 28 minutes with thin rotation Caldwell-Pope ended with 11 points (3-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one steal across 28 minutes during Saturday's 130-122 loss to the Wizards.

Impact The Grizzlies were short-handed with only nine players, so Caldwell-Pope had an enhanced role in the loss. The veteran logged a double-digit scoring total for the 12th time this season, but his secondary numbers were slightly below his usual totals. Caldwell-Pope entered Saturday's game averaging 7.6 points, 3.3 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 0.8 steals across 27 games.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs seven boards in win Caldwell-Pope closed Monday's 121-103 victory over the Clippers with four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), seven rebounds, six assists and two steals over 23 minutes.

Impact While Caldwell-Pope did not take many shots Monday, he contributed in other ways, dishing out six assists, grabbing a season-high seven rebounds and tacking on two steals. Caldwell-Pope figures to retain a sizable role off the bench.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heating up from downtown Caldwell-Pope notched 16 points (5-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, five assists and two steals in 23 minutes during Sunday's 119-96 win over Portland.

Impact Caldwell-Pope has been stuck in a brutal slump to begin the season, but he finally showed some signs of life Sunday. The 16 points were a season high, a welcome sign as the veteran swingman looks to find his footing during his first year with Memphis. Caldwell-Pope is averaging 8.3 points, 2.8 assists, 1.6 rebounds and 1.8 three-pointers in 20.1 minutes per game over his last eight contests, shooting 51.9 percent from three-point range.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Edey has career-high 32 points to lead Grizzlies past Kings 115-107

Zach Edey had a career-high 32 points and 17 rebounds to help the Memphis Grizzlies hold off the Sacramento Kings 115-107

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Grizzlies eliminated from NBA Cup despite riding strong second half to 112-107 win over Clippers

The Memphis Grizzlies have been eliminated from the NBA Cup despite a 112-107 win over the Los Angeles Clippers

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

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