Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to join 76ers after Grizzlies buyout
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 10:56 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has finalized a buyout agreement with the Grizzlies and intends to sign a one-year contract with the 76ers. This move comes as Caldwell-Pope has cleared waivers, confirming his transition to the Philadelphia roster. The 76ers will be looking to bolster their lineup ahead of the upcoming season with Caldwell-Pope's addition, which could provide them with more depth and experience on the court. He is expected to officially join the team in the coming days.
- •Caldwell-Pope agreed to a buyout with the Grizzlies.
- •He plans to sign a one-year deal with the 76ers.
- •The buyout process has been completed as he cleared waivers.
- •Caldwell-Pope will increase depth in the 76ers' lineup.
- •Philadelphia aims for improvement with this signing.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Kentavious Caldwell-Pope agrees to Grizzlies buyout, plans 76ers signing, per report
- 11:07 PMBleacher Report — KCP Reportedly Set to Join 76ers After LeBron James' Contract, Updated Roster, Salary Cap - Bleacher Report
- 11:06 PMESPN — Sources: KCP to join 76ers after Grizzlies buyout
"Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has agreed to a buyout with the Grizzlies and plans to sign a one-year deal with the 76ers after clearing waivers, sources tell ESPN.
"Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who played with the Memphis Grizzlies for 51 games, plans to join LeBron James with the 76ers, according to a report.
"Veteran guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is reportedly headed to the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency.
Sources
External links- ESPNJul 25, 2026, 11:06 PMSources: KCP to join 76ers after Grizzlies buyout
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has agreed to a buyout with the Grizzlies and plans to sign a one-year deal with the 76ers after clearing waivers, sources tell ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 12:00 AMKentavious Caldwell-Pope agrees to Grizzlies buyout, plans 76ers signing, per report
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who played with the Memphis Grizzlies for 51 games, plans to join LeBron James with the 76ers, according to a report.
- Bleacher ReportJul 25, 2026, 11:07 PMKCP Reportedly Set to Join 76ers After LeBron James' Contract, Updated Roster, Salary Cap - Bleacher Report
Veteran guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is reportedly headed to the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency.
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