Philadelphia 76ers plan to sign Kentavious Caldwell-Pope this offseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 9:48 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to add Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to their roster ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. Caldwell-Pope is negotiating a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies and intends to reunite with LeBron James in Philadelphia. Known for his three-point shooting and defensive skills, Caldwell-Pope holds championship experience from his time with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets. His signing would bolster the 76ers' depth after acquiring Jaylen Brown and LeBron James during the offseason.
- •76ers aim to sign Kentavious Caldwell-Pope post-buyout from Grizzlies.
- •Caldwell-Pope previously won championships with the Lakers and Nuggets.
- •He averaged 8.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.7 assists last season.
- •The team has already acquired LeBron James and Jaylen Brown this offseason.
- •Building a strong bench is essential for the upcoming season.
- 9:48 AMYahoo Sports — Philadelphia 76ers plan to add LeBron James’ 2020 NBA champion teammate to the roster
- 4:55 PMYahoo Sports — What will the Philadelphia 76ers roster look like with LeBron James?
"The Philadelphia 76ers aren’t done making moves ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. The Philadelphia 76ers have already traded for Jaylen Brown and signed LeBron James during the offseason.
"LeBron James will join a lineup that averaged more than 120 points last year and includes Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown and Tyrese Maxey.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 9:48 AMPhiladelphia 76ers plan to add LeBron James’ 2020 NBA champion teammate to the roster
The Philadelphia 76ers aren’t done making moves ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. The Philadelphia 76ers have already traded for Jaylen Brown and signed LeBron James during the offseason.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 4:55 PMWhat will the Philadelphia 76ers roster look like with LeBron James?
LeBron James will join a lineup that averaged more than 120 points last year and includes Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown and Tyrese Maxey.
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