Kentavious Caldwell-pope Expected to Sign With 76Ers Soon

WHO:

Bleacher Report - Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Philadelphia 76ers, Memphis Grizzlies, LeBron James, Joel Embiid

RealGM Basketball - Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul

WHAT:

Bleacher Report - Caldwell-Pope plans to sign a one-year deal worth $3.9 million with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Bleacher Report - Caldwell-Pope's cap hit is prorated down to just over $2.4 million.

RealGM Basketball - Caldwell-Pope agreed to a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies.

RealGM Basketball - Caldwell-Pope averaged 8.4 points, 2.7 assists, and 2.5 rebounds per game last season.

RealGM Basketball - Caldwell-Pope shot 31.6 percent from three-point range last season.

WHERE:

Bleacher Report - Philadelphia 76ers, Memphis Grizzlies

WHEN:

RealGM Basketball - The buyout with the Grizzlies was finalized on Saturday.

WHY:

Bleacher Report - Caldwell-Pope's desire to join the 76ers has been evident.

RealGM Basketball - The move provides Philadelphia with a veteran wing shooter and defender.

HOW:

Bleacher Report - Caldwell-Pope reached a contract buyout agreement with the Memphis Grizzlies.

RealGM Basketball - Caldwell-Pope underwent surgery in February to address a misalignment in his right pinkie finger.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has finalized a buyout agreement with the Memphis Grizzlies and plans to sign a one-year deal worth $3.9 million with the Philadelphia 76ers, where he aims to contribute as a veteran wing shooter and defender. Last season, Caldwell-Pope averaged 8.4 points, 2.7 assists, and 2.5 rebounds per game, shooting 31.6 percent from three-point range, and his cap hit will be prorated down to just over $2.4 million. This move comes after Caldwell-Pope underwent surgery in February to address a misalignment in his right pinkie finger, reflecting his desire to join the 76ers.