Tag: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Agrees to Buyout with Grizzlies, Set to Join 76ers on One-Year Deal

Brandon King

The Philadelphia 76ers are adding another experienced veteran to bolster their championship aspirations. According to ESPN, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has agreed to a contract buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies and plans to sign a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the 76ers once he clears waivers. The move reunites Caldwell-Pope with LeBron James, with whom he won the 2020 NBA championship as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. The veteran guard also captured a second NBA title with the Denver Nuggets in 2023, bringing championship experience to a Philadelphia roster that…

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Report: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Nearing Grizzlies Buyout, Expected to Reunite with LeBron James in Philadelphia

Brandon King

The Philadelphia 76ers may be adding another championship-tested veteran to their revamped roster. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and the Memphis Grizzlies are negotiating a contract buyout. Once the agreement is finalized, the veteran wing intends to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, reuniting with LeBron James.  The move would reunite Caldwell-Pope and James for the first time since helping lead the Los Angeles Lakers to the 2020 NBA championship. Widely regarded as one of the league’s premier 3-and-D role players during his prime, Caldwell-Pope has also won…

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Wizards get 127-110 win over Orlando Magic

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From Jackson Filyo at washingtonwizards.com FINAL: WIZARDS 127 | MAGIC 110 BOX SCORE | PHOTOS | HIGHLIGHTS The Wizards defeated the Magic 127-110 on Wednesday night at Capital One Arena. Washington was playing in the second game of a back-to-back and has now won three of its last four games. Kristaps Porzingis scored 13 of his game-high 35 points in the fourth quarter and finished the night 11-18 (.611) from the field, 3-6 (.500) from 3-point range and 10-13 (.769) from the free throw line.  Porzingis has now scored 30-plus points twice and led…

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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Lakers agree on three-year, $40 million deal

Brandon King

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has agreed to a three-year, $40 million deal to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, told ESPN on Saturday. Caldwell-Pope re-signed with the Lakers in July 2019 on a two-year, $16.6 million deal that included an $8.5 million player option for the 2020-21 season, which he declined. With his 3-and-D skills, Caldwell-Pope was a valuable supporting player in the Lakers’ run to the NBA championship this past season. The guard shot a career-best 38.5% from 3-point range in the regular season and was…

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Lakers Rondo and Caldwell-Pope to opt out contracts

Brandon King

As a professional athlete the offseason after winning a championship can be a time to cash in. The incumbent champ will want to keep the player and other clubs will want the “championship pedigree” these players have and are willing to pay for it. Such could be the case for Rajon Rondo and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. The Lakers guards, fresh off winning an NBA title on Sunday are expected to both opt out of their current deals and enter free agency. However The Athletic and Stadium’s Shams Charania reports the Lakers…

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