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76ers to Sign Kentavious Caldwell-Pope After Grizzlies Buyout, per Shams Charania
newsroom · 9 min agoKentavious Caldwell-Pope agreed to a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies and plans to sign a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The 33-year-old guard is day-to-day with a finger injury to his right arm, with an estimated return date of October 1, 2026. He spent last season in Memphis, averaging 8.4 points over 51 games.
The Buyout and the Move to Philadelphia
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is on his way to the 76ers. Per Shams Charania of ESPN, Caldwell-Pope agreed to a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday and plans to sign a one-year, $3.9 million contract with Philadelphia. He is expected to wear No. 3 and play guard for his new team. The move caps a 13-season career that started at Georgia. Caldwell-Pope is 33 years old, stands 6-5 and weighs 204 pounds. The deal has not been finalized as an official signing yet — it is described as a plan following the buyout agreement. Philadelphia adds a veteran guard to a roster that now includes his experience and track record as it heads into the 2026-27 season.
Finger Injury Complicates the Timeline
Caldwell-Pope is currently listed as day-to-day with a finger injury to his right arm. The estimated return date attached to the injury is October 1, 2026. The only injury log entry on file is from September 6, 2026, noting the finger issue. There is no further detail beyond that single entry, so it is not yet clear how the injury will affect his availability once he officially joins the 76ers or whether it factors into the timing of his signing. Fans should treat the return estimate as just that — an estimate — until more information is reported.
What He Did in Memphis Last Season
Caldwell-Pope spent last season, 2025-26, with the Memphis Grizzlies. He appeared in 51 games, averaging 21.3 minutes, 8.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.2 blocks, with 1.2 turnovers a game. He shot 41.0% from the field, 31.6% from three-point range and 91.3% from the free-throw line. His true shooting percentage was 53.3%, with a usage rate of 17.3%. His plus-minus for the season was minus-2.2. Those are the most recent numbers available for him, and they reflect his role with Memphis, not any projection for his time in Philadelphia.
Where He Fits on the Roster
At 33 and entering his 13th NBA season, Caldwell-Pope arrives in Philadelphia as a veteran guard. His free-throw shooting last season, 91.3%, stands out, while his three-point mark of 31.6% was more modest. The one-year, $3.9 million contract he plans to sign points to a role as depth and experience rather than a marquee addition. He is 6-5 and 204 pounds, sized to play alongside Philadelphia's other guards. Nothing in his situation suggests an everyday high-usage role — his usage rate last season was 17.3% — but the front office clearly values what he brings in terms of savvy and shooting touch off the bench or in a rotation spot.
What's Next
The next step is for Caldwell-Pope's deal with Philadelphia to become official. Until then, he remains a player who has agreed to a buyout with Memphis and is reported to be heading to the 76ers on a one-year, $3.9 million contract. His finger injury, with an estimated return of October 1, 2026, will be worth tracking as the 2026-27 season approaches. There is no game log yet for him with Philadelphia, since he has not played for the team. Once the signing is finalized and he is healthy, his role in the rotation should become clearer.
Questions fans ask
Has Kentavious Caldwell-Pope officially signed with the 76ers?
Not yet as an official signing — he agreed to a buyout with the Grizzlies and plans to sign a one-year, $3.9 million deal with Philadelphia, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
What is Caldwell-Pope's injury status?
He is day-to-day with a finger injury to his right arm, with an estimated return date of October 1, 2026.
What team did he play for last season?
The Memphis Grizzlies. He appeared in 51 games and averaged 8.4 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists.
What number will he wear for Philadelphia?
No. 3.
How old is Caldwell-Pope and how much experience does he have?
He is 33 years old and entering his 13th NBA season. He played college basketball at Georgia.
What were his shooting numbers last season?
He shot 41.0% from the field, 31.6% from three-point range and 91.3% from the free-throw line for Memphis last season.
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