Caldwell-Pope Reaches Buyout Agreement with Grizzlies
The veteran guard averaged 8.4 points last season and was due $21.6 million before buyout talks with Memphis, sources said.
- On Friday, reporter Chris Haynes announced that Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is negotiating a contract buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies to reunite with LeBron James and sign with the Philadelphia 76ers.
- Represented by Klutch Sports chief executive Rich Paul, Caldwell-Pope was due to earn $21.6 million in the 2026-27 season before buyout discussions. He previously won the 2020 NBA Championship with James on the Los Angeles Lakers.
- The 33-year-old guard shot 31.6% from three-point range during the 2025-26 campaign, his lowest mark since the 2015-16 season. Despite recent shooting struggles, the 76ers reportedly value his defensive reputation and championship experience.
- Adding Caldwell-Pope addresses depth concerns for head coach Nick Nurse, who relied heavily on rookie VJ Edgecombe last season. The move follows the team's departures of Jared McCain and Quentin Grimes.
- Social media chatter suggests veterans may 'flock to Philly' to join the team's core alongside James and Edgecombe. Neither the Grizzlies nor the 76ers have officially confirmed the reported move as of Saturday.
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope set to join Sixers, reunite with LeBron James after buyout with Grizzlies, report says
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is set to join the Sixers and reunite with LeBron James after agreeing to a buyout with the Grizzlies, according to a report.
NBA: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope joining 76ers after Grizzlies buyout —report
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is set to reunite with former teammate LeBron James after agreeing to a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies and planning to sign a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, ESPN reported on Saturday.
Report: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope joining 76ers after Grizzlies buyout
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is set to reunite with former teammate LeBron James after agreeing to a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies and planning to sign a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, ESPN reported on Saturday. Caldwell-Pope, 33, who pl...
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope To Sign With 76ers After Buyout With Grizzlies
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has agreed to a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies and plans to sign a one-year, $3.9 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers once he clears waivers. The Grizzlies and Caldwell-Pope's agent, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, finalized the buyout Saturday. The move gives Philadelphia a veteran wing shooter and defender just one day after the team signed LeBron James. Caldwell-Pope, a two-time NBA champion, won his first title …
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