Report: Sixers to sign Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to deal after buyout
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The summer of the Philadelphia 76ers continues. President of Basketball Operations Mike Gansey and his staff continue to do a complete overhaul of the roster following the sweep in Round 2 to the New York Knicks.
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The latest move is the Sixers will sign Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to a reported 1-year $3.9 million deal after he completes a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies. The No. 8 pick of the 2013 NBA draft, Caldwell-Pope has career averages of 11.0 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists. He won a championship next to LeBron James with the old Angeles Lakers in 2020 as well as with the Denver Nuggets in 2023.
Just in: 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 after clearing waivers, sources tell ESPN. The two-time NBA champion with the Lakers and Nuggets, who was part of 2020… pic.twitter.com/tNM1m9crjx
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Caldwell-Pope has developed a reputation as a strong wing defender, which will be needed with this group, and he can knock down the 3-ball. He’s a career 36.5% shooter from downtown and his familiarity with James will be a big help for this group.
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