KCP Reportedly Set to Join 76ers After LeBron James' Contract, Updated Roster, Salary Cap
Bleacher Report • • sports
Key Points:
- Veteran guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is set to sign a one-year, $3.9 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers after a contract buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies and clearing waivers.
- The 76ers will need to make additional roster moves to stay under the first apron hard cap, as Caldwell-Pope's prorated cap hit is just over $2.4 million.
- Caldwell-Pope reunites with LeBron James, his former Lakers teammate with whom he won the 2020 NBA championship; the 76ers recently signed James to a two-year, $8 million contract.
- Over his 13-year career, Caldwell-Pope has been valued for his defense and three-point shooting, though his recent season was hampered by a finger injury and lower shooting percentages.
- The 76ers' updated depth chart now includes Caldwell-Pope at small forward alongside Jaylen Brown, with LeBron James at power forward and Joel Embiid at center.
