Grizzlies' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Exercises player option
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Caldwell-Pope (finger) exercised his $21.6 million player option for the 2026-27 campaign Friday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
The veteran guard is set to return to Memphis after being acquired from Orlando in the Desmond Bane deal last June, though Caldwell-Pope could still be bought out. The 33-year-old missed the Grizzlies' final 29 regular-season games after undergoing surgery on his right pinky finger, finishing the season with averages of 8.4 points, 2.7 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 0.8 steals in 21.3 minutes per tilt across 51 regular-season appearances (14 starts).
Grizzlies' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Won't return in 2025-26
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The Grizzlies announced Thursday that Caldwell-Pope underwent surgery to address the misalignment of his right pinky finger and will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign.
Caldwell-Pope is expected to make a full recovery ahead of next season and holds a $21.6 million player option for 2026-27. He'll finish this season with averages of 8.4 points, 2.7 assists and 2.5 rebounds in 21.3 minutes per contest across 51 regular-season games (14 starts). Cam Spencer, Walter Clayton (calf) and Jahmai Mashack are candidates to see an uptick in minutes due to Caldwell-Pope being sidelined for the rest of the campaign.
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Grizzlies' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Undergoing surgery on pinky
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Caldwell-Pope is scheduled to undergo surgery on his right pinky finger Wednesday.
Caldwell-Pope is expected to make a full recovery from his surgery, but the Grizzlies will wait until after the surgery to provide a timeline for the veteran's return. He has averaged 21.3 minutes per game this season while serving in a bench role, and those minutes will likely be absorbed by Taylor Hendricks, Ty Jerome and Jahmai Mashack for as long as Caldwell-Pope is sidelined.
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Grizzlies' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Coming off bench Monday
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Caldwell-Pope is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Warriors, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Caldwell-Pope made a spot start Saturday and finished with 11 points, but he'll revert to a reserve role Monday. The veteran has primarily worked off the bench this season, averaging 8.3 points, 2.7 assists and 2.3 rebounds in 20.1 minutes per contest across 35 reserve appearances.
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Grizzlies' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Starting vs. Portland
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Caldwell-Pope will start against the Trail Blazers on Saturday.
The Grizzlies will be without several key contributors Saturday, so Caldwell-Pope will enter the starting five for the first time since Nov. 12. As a starter this season (13 games), the veteran guard has averaged 8.1 points, 3.1 assists and 2.8 rebounds across 23.3 minutes per contest.
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Grizzlies' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Will play Saturday
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Caldwell-Pope (rest) will play Saturday against Portland.
After getting the night off Friday for the front end of this back-to-back set, the veteran wing has the green light to return. He'll likely play a key role Saturday with so many Grizzlies on the injury report.
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Grizzlies' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Late scratch Friday
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Caldwell-Pope (rest) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Portland.
Caldwell-Pope was an extremely late addition to the injury report and won't suit up in the front end of this back-to-back set. However, it appears likely the veteran guard will return for Saturday's rematch against the Trail Blazers. With Caldwell-Pope unavailable, Walter Clayton, Jahmai Mashack and Cam Spencer are candidates for increased minutes.
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Grizzlies' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Scoreless in loss
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Caldwell-Pope logged zero points (0-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt), two rebounds, four assists and three steals over 21 minutes during Wednesday's 112-97 loss to the Hornets.
Caldwell-Pope has been ice-cold for the Grizzlies lately, and his minutes have suffered as a result. Over his last six appearances, he's shooting 31.6 percent from the field with averages of 5.2 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.5 three-pointers in 18.6 minutes per contest.
Grizzlies' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Off injury report for Sunday
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Caldwell-Pope (jaw) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Caldwell-Pope was unable to return to Friday's loss to the Thunder after exiting in the second quarter due to a jaw issue, though he's set to return to action Sunday. The veteran guard has averaged 9.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals in 19.0 minutes per game over his last five outings.
Caldwell-Pope (jaw) exited Friday's 117-116 loss to the Thunder in the second quarter and did not return.
Caldwell-Pope was deemed doubtful to return after exiting in the second frame. He finished with two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 10 minutes. The veteran guard's status will be worth monitoring ahead of Sunday's game against the Nets. If he's unable to suit up, Vince Williams and GG Jackson are candidates to see increased playing time off the bench.
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Grizzlies' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Doubtful to return Friday
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Caldwell-Pope is doubtful to return to Friday's game against the Thunder due to a jaw injury.
Caldwell-Pope logged 10 minutes before exiting the contest with 4:09 remaining in the second quarter, recording two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal. In the likely event he isn't cleared to return, Vince Williams and GG Jackson are candidates to pick up the slack the rest of the way.
Grizzlies' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Strikes for season-high 20 points
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Caldwell-Pope supplied 20 points (6-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals across 23 minutes off the bench during Friday's 128-121 loss to the Lakers.
Returning from a one-game absence due to a hamstring issue, Caldwell-Pope set a new season scoring high in a very efficient performance. The veteran wing is finding his rhythm with the second unit, scoring in double digits in six of his last seven games and averaging 12.4 points, 2.9 assists, 2.1 boards, 2.0 threes and 1.0 steals in 21.1 minutes, while shooting 50.9 percent from the floor and 48.3 percent from long range.
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Grizzlies' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Cleared to play Friday
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Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) is available for Friday's game against the Lakers.
Caldwell-Pope has been cleared to return from a one-game absence due to a right hamstring injury, which means fewer minutes will be available for the likes of Cam Spencer and GG Jackson. Caldwell-Pope averaged 9.2 points, 3.7 assists, 2.2 rebounds, 1.4 threes and 1.1 steals over 20.5 minutes per game in December.
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Grizzlies' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Upgraded to probable
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Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) is probable for Friday against the Lakers.
Caldwell-Pope was initially considered questionable for this contest, but he's on track to play. With this news, GG Jackson and Cam Spencer could be a little less involved for the Grizzlies.
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Grizzlies' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Could return Friday vs. LAL
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Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Lakers.
Caldwell-Pope injured his right hamstring during the Grizzlies' loss to the Wizards on Sunday, which prevented him from playing against the 76ers on Tuesday. He's averaged 21.8 minutes per game this season, so his return would mean fewer minutes to go around for Cam Spencer and GG Jackson.
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