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NBA insider Chris Haynes reports that the Grizzlies and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope are working on a resolution that would result in either a trade or his becoming a free agent.

Ever since Caldwell-Pope exercised his $21.6 million option for the 2026-27 season, Wednesday’s report was the expected outcome. Memphis is in the midst of a rebuild, and the 33-year-old guard’s timeline does not align with it. Given the size of Caldwell-Pope’s contract and his production in recent years, his leaving Memphis via a waive-and-stretch provision feels more realistic than a trade.
- Raphielle Johnson

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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will exercise his player option for the 2026-27 season, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Caldwell-Pope’s 2025-26 campaign ended early after he injured his finger and underwent surgery. Before the injury, the veteran guard was having one of his least-productive seasons as a pro and had struggled to provide fantasy value. Nonetheless, his opt -in will bring him back to Memphis for a third season.
- Cole Huff

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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (finger) had season-ending surgery on his right pinky finger on Thursday.

Caldwell-Pope hasn’t been much of a fantasy factor in the last couple of seasons as his trademark three-point shooting has declined. The 33-year-old shooting guard, who appeared in 51 games for Memphis this year, had season-ending surgery on his right pinky finger Thursday. The Grizzlies are anticipating Caldwell-Pope to make a full recovery for next season.

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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (finger) will undergo surgery on his right pinky finger on Thursday.

Caldwell-Pope will undergo surgery to address the misalignment of his right pinky finger, with the Grizzlies expected to provide a return timeline afterward. Given where the team is in the standings, it may be a while before KCP returns to game action, as there’s no need to risk anything. When healthy, Caldwell-Pope has not affected fantasy basketball, so he can be left on the waiver wire.

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Jaylen Wells (shoulder) is not on the injury report for Monday’s game against the Warriors.

Wells is available after sitting out Saturday’s loss to the Trail Blazers, which was Memphis’ second game in as many nights. His return means that Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will be bumped to the bench. KCP will remain in the rotation, but he should not be rostered in fantasy leagues.

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Jaylen Wells (shoulder) is out for Saturday’s game against the Trail Blazers.

The Grizzlies will be down numerous rotation guards for Saturday’s game. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is available, so he should figure prominently in the rotation, whether he starts or comes off the bench. Also, look for Jahmai Mashack to get more opportunities after playing solid minutes in Friday’s loss to Portland.

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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (rest) is not on the injury report for Saturday’s game against the Trail Blazers.

Caldwell-Pope was held out of Friday’s loss to the Trail Blazers, which factored into Jahmai Mashack playing 20 minutes off the bench. With Cedric Coward and Jaylen Wells both doubtful, Mashack may remain in the rotation despite KCP being available.

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Jaylen Wells (shoulder) is doubtful for Saturday’s game against the Trail Blazers.

Wells is on track to sit out Saturday’s game after logging 27 minutes in Friday’s loss to Portland. The second-year wing is dealing with a sore left shoulder. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (rest) is off the injury report after not playing on Friday, so he may absorb some of the minutes that would have gone to Wells.

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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (rest) will miss Friday’s game against the Trail Blazers.

Caldwell-Pope will rest on Friday, which leaves Memphis without one of its veteran rotation players. The 13th-year pro is having a down season as mostly a reserve player, posting his lowest scoring averages since his rookie season and some of the worst shooting numbers of his career. Caldwell-Pope’s absence shouldn’t impact the Grizzlies much on Friday from a fantasy basketball standpoint.

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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (jaw) is not on the injury report for Sunday’s game against the Nets.

Caldwell-Pope exited Friday’s loss to the Thunder with a jaw injury suffered during the second quarter and did not return. His absence from the injury report means that he’ll play rotation minutes off the bench, but this will not affect fantasy basketball.

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