Report: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Exercising Option to Stay in Memphis
The veteran guard is set to return on the final year of a three-year, $66 million deal after averaging 8.4 points last season.
- On Friday, Memphis Grizzlies guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope exercised his $21.6 million player option for the 2026-27 season, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. The decision ensures the 33-year-old veteran remains with the Grizzlies.
- The Grizzlies acquired Caldwell-Pope last offseason in a trade sending Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic. The veteran signed his current three-year, $66 million contract before the 2024-25 season.
- Last season, Caldwell-Pope played 51 games and averaged 8.4 points while shooting 31.6% from 3-point range. He missed the final 29 games after undergoing surgery on his right pinky finger in February.
- Spotrac reported the Grizzlies were already over the salary cap by $1.2 million prior to Caldwell-Pope exercising his contract option. This move locks in his salary for the final year.
- Coming off a 25-57 season, the Grizzlies finished 13th in the Western Conference. Head coach Tuomas Iisalo looks to the two-time NBA champion for veteran leadership as the young squad attempts to find its footing.
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Report: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope exercising option to stay in Memphis - Regional Media News
After missing out on nearly half of last season, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope reportedly is giving it another go in Memphis. The two-time NBA champion swingman will exercise his $21.6 million player option for next season and remain with the Grizzlies, ESPN reported Friday. Caldwell-Pope, 33, missed 31 games last season, including the final 29 after undergoing surgery on his right pinky finger in February. He was averaging 8.4 points, 2.7 assists an…
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope makes decision on Grizzlies future
Jan 23, 2020; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (1) warms up before his game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Memphis Grizzlies guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has exercised his $21.6 million player option for the 2026-27 season, reports ESPN. The decision keeps the veteran with the franchise for one more year as the final season of the thr…
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