MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Grizzlies announced on Saturday that the team has reached a buyout agreement with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.
Caldwell-Pope, a 6′ 5″, and 204 lb. guard, appeared in 51 games last starting in 14 games season. He averaged 8.4 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game in 21.9 minutes after being acquired from the Orlando Magic in June 2025.
He’s competed in 963 games over his 13-year NBA career. He’s played for the Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Lakers, Washington Wizards, Denver Nuggets, the Orlando Magic and the Memphis Grizzlies.
Caldwell-Pope won the NBA championship alongside the Lakers in 2020 and again with the Nuggets in 2023.
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