Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (wrist) is expected to play on Saturday versus the 76ers. KCP missed Wednesday's loss to Milwaukee, allowing Christian Braun to enter the starting lineup and finish with eight points in 26 minutes. With the Nuggets possibly playing without Jamal Murray (hip), Bruce Brown (knee), and Michael Porter Jr. (personal), Caldwell-Pope may benefit on the offensive end.

Denver Nuggets guards Jamal Murray (knee) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (wrist) will sit out Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Nuggets are sitting most of their starters Wednesday as they are in the second night of a back-to-back set of games. Both Murray and Caldwell-Pope are likely getting the day off and have not experienced any setbacks in their respective injuries. Bruce Brown, Christian Braun and Bones Hyland should all see increased minutes on Wednesday.

Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (wrist) is officially questionable for the team's contest on Tuesday night with a wrist sprain. So far this season, he's been a good fill-in while others are hurt and for those that are in deeper leagues. For a starter, he hasn't produced as much as expected though. If he ends up staying on the sidelines, Ish Smith and Bones Hyland will likely see the extra playing time. Both of them would also serve as solid streaming options in deeper leagues.

Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (ankle) is out for Friday's meeting with the Utah Jazz. KCP has had a fanatic season, averaging 11.8 points, 3.8 boards, 3.0 assists, and 1.2 steals while shooting 50.0% from downtown. It's unknown how long he'll be out, so there's a chance he could be back for Sunday's game versus the Los Angeles Lakers. In the meantime, Bruce Brownwill move into the starting lineup and could thrive with additional minutes.

The Denver Nuggets have acquired guard/forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and point guard Ish Smith in a trade with the Washington Wizards. The Nuggets sent guard Monte Morris and forward Will Barton to Washington in the deal. KCP figures to be a key wing for the Nuggets in 2022-23. Last year, the versatile veteran averaged 13.2 points, 2.1 three-pointers and 1.1 steals per game while shooting 39% from three-point range. Smith, meanwhile, will help give the Nuggets point guard depth behind Jamal Murray, who is expected to make his long-awaited return at the start of the upcoming season.

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) and shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (rest) have been deemed unavailable for Friday's contest vs. the Knicks. Porzingis' absence comes on the heels of a dominant 26-point, 18-rebound outing Wednesday, paving the way for Daniel Gafford and Thomas Bryant to take on increased roles in the frontcourt. Caldwell-Pope's absence on the wing figures to open up offensive opportunities for Deni Avdija and Corey Kispert. The final chance that Porzingis and Caldwell-Pope have to take the floor in 2021-22 comes Sunday against Charlotte.

Washington Wizards shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope emerged as the team's primary offensive option during Friday's victory over Dallas, as he dropped a season-high 35 points on 13-for-19 shooting. The last time that Caldwell-Pope collected 35 points in an outing was March 19, 2019, as a member of the Lakers. Now, Caldwell-Pope finds himself enjoying an offensive revival down the stretch of '21-22 with numerous key Wizards sidelined. Over his last four games, Caldwell-Pope has averaged 25.5 points on 67.8% shooting, including going 57.7% from behind the arc. While Kristaps Porzingis and Rui Hachimura both stand to see significant offensive roles on a nightly basis, Caldwell-Pope is a solid waiver wire add for the final week of the year, where available.

Washington Wizards shooting guards/small forwards Bradley Beal and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope are both questionable to suit up for Thursday's game against Cleveland as they attempt to return from the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Beal and Caldwell-Pope have both missed each of Washington's past three contests, which has allowed Corey Kispert, Aaron Holidayand Deni Avdija to all see elevated roles and offensive usage. With Beal leading the team in scoring (23.3 points per game) and assists (5.9 per game) and Caldwell-Pope leading the way in steals (1.3 per game), getting the duo back would be a major boost for a team that is dealing with widespread injuries and COVID issues. Check back prior to tip-off to get the final word, as Beal is among the game's elite and is a must-start in all formats when cleared.

Washington Wizards forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols. Another victim to protocols, which will force Deni Avdija into the starting five. Avdija has been producing top-90 value over the last two weeks. He is someone that needs to be rostered right now with the Wizards shorthanded. He is only going to have increased value in the starting five. Fantasy managers need to check the waiver wire right now.

Washington Wizards shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope notched a season-high 26 points in Sunday's loss to Toronto, missing just once from the field with nine attempts. He had a 4-for-4 record from deep and didn't make a mistake at the charity stripe either, going 6-for-6. He bagged a pair of rebounds and assists with one steal and two turnovers in 28 minutes. Caldwell-Pope is a fairly inconsistent performer, but he will have a good opportunity to enjoy another strong outing on Monday against Indiana. Spencer Dinwiddie will sit out the contest for rest purposes and Caldwell-Pope should get more shots. It's a pretty decent matchup to do some proper damage, as the Pacers haven't looked too good defensively this season.

Washington Wizards shooting guard/small forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will make his first appearance as a Wizard in Saturday's preseason game against the New York Knicks. KCP was traded to the Wizards from the Los Angeles Lakers in the blockbuster Russell Westbrook deal this offseason. He sat out the team's preseason opener this past Tuesday. He should see a good amount of run with the Wizards this year. His main competition for playing time will be Kyle Kuzma, Deni Avdija and Corey Kispert.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards for three players and the rights to first-round pick Isaiah Jackson. According to two people with knowledge of the deal, the Lakers are trading Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Montrezl Harrell to Washington for Westbrook, who is a Los Angeles native and helped lead UCLA to a pair of Final Four appearances. The Lakers had the 22nd overall pick in Thursday's draft and selected Jackson, a 6-foot-11 forward from Kentucky. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal can't be officially announced until Aug. 6, when the salary cap becomes official and teams can also begin making moves for the upcoming season. The Lakers will also receive second-round picks from the Wizards in 2024 and '28. The Wizards also aren't holding on to Jackson. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced that Jackson’s rights were traded by the Lakers to... [More]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards for three players and the rights to first-round pick Isaiah Jackson. According to two people with knowledge of the deal, the Lakers are trading Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Montrezl Harrell to Washington for Westbrook, who is a Los Angeles native and helped lead UCLA to a pair of Final Four appearances. The Lakers had the 22nd overall pick in Thursday's draft and selected Jackson, a 6-foot-11 forward from Kentucky. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal can't be officially announced until Aug. 6, when the salary cap becomes official and teams can also begin making moves for the upcoming season. The Lakers will also receive second-round picks from the Wizards in 2024 and '28. This is the second time in three years that the Lakers have made a significant offseason trade. They acquired Anthony Davis from New Orleans... [More]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards for three players and this year's first-round draft pick. According to two people with knowledge of the deal, the Lakers are trading Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Montrezl Harrell to Washington for Westbrook, who is a Los Angeles native and helped lead UCLA to a pair of Final Four appearances. The Lakers have the 22nd overall pick in Thursday's draft. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal can't be officially announced until Aug. 6, when the salary cap becomes official and teams can also begin making moves for the upcoming season. The Lakers will also receive second-round picks from the Wizards in 2024 and '28. This is the second time in three years that the Lakers have made a significant offseason trade. They acquired Anthony Davis from New Orleans in 2019 for Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart and three first-round... [More]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards for three players and this year's first-round draft pick. According to two people with knowledge of the deal, the Lakers are trading Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Montrezl Harrell to Washington for Westbrook, who is a Los Angeles native and helped lead UCLA to a pair of Final Four appearances. The Lakers have the 22nd overall pick in Thursday's draft. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal can't be officially announced until Aug. 6, when the salary cap becomes official and teams can also begin making moves for the upcoming season. The Lakers will also receive second-round picks from the Wizards in 2024 and '28. Westbrook averaged a triple-double (22.2 points, 11.5 rebounds and 11.7 assists) for the fourth time in his 13-year career last season. He is the league's career leader in triple-doubles with 184 and gives... [More]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After two seasons that felt like one relentless grind interrupted only by a strange championship celebration, the Los Angeles Lakers simply need a rest. The 2020 NBA champs weren't happy to be headed home this weekend after the Phoenix Suns knocked them out of the first round. Yet the early playoff exit came with the consolation of a title memory that's still fresh in many players' minds — and an abiding belief they will contend again next year if they just rest up and then stay healthy. “The one thing that bothers me more than anything is we never really got an opportunity to see our full team at full strength,” LeBron James said. “Either because of injury or COVID or something going on with our ballclub this year, we could never fully get into a rhythm and never really see the full potential of what we could be capable of.” When these Lakers were healthy, they were outstanding. But that period was brief, and it ended early. Los Angeles was 21-6 on Valentine's Day when... [More]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis managed less than 5 1/2 minutes in his return to the Lakers' starting lineup Thursday night before leaving in clear pain from his groin injury as Los Angeles faced playoff elimination in Game 6 of its first-round series against the Phoenix Suns. After missing the previous 1 1/2 games, Davis suited up for Game 6 and attempted to play. But the superstar big man looked tentative and lacked any explosive ability while failing to take a shot, and he went down in a heap in front of the Lakers' bench with 6:35 left in the first quarter. Los Angeles' medical staff attended to Davis and escorted him to the locker room. The Lakers said Davis was questionable to return to the franchise's first playoff elimination game since 2013, which the Suns led 36-14 after the first quarter. Davis missed the second half of Game 4 and all of Game 5 after the eight-time All-Star injured his groin last weekend at Staples Center. The defending NBA champion Lakers lost both games to... [More]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis is in the Los Angeles Lakers' starting lineup Thursday night as they face playoff elimination in Game 6 of their first-round series against the Phoenix Suns. Davis missed the second half of Game 4 and all of Game 5 after the eight-time All-Star injured his groin last weekend at Staples Center. The defending NBA champion Lakers lost both games to fall to a 3-2 series deficit and the brink of an early postseason exit. Davis scored 34 points apiece while leading the Lakers to victories in Games 2 and 3, but his tentative play in Game 1 was a key factor in Los Angeles' series-opening loss. The oft-injured Davis already was limping on a balky knee before injuring his groin, and he missed 30 games during the regular season with various injuries. Davis went through two days of rest and recovery before a pregame workout during which the Lakers' medical staff determined he could play in Game 6. Lakers coach Frank Vogel said Davis was determined to play, but wanted... [More]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis has been ruled out for the second half of Game 4 against the Phoenix Suns due to a left groin strain. The defending NBA champion Lakers also played Sunday without starting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who was sidelined by a bruised knee. Chris Paul played for the Phoenix Suns despite his injured right shoulder, managing six points and five assists in the first half of Game 4. Davis played 19 minutes in the first half, but scored only six points on 2-for-9 shooting. He hyperextended his leg in Game 3, but was attempting to play through the latest in a long series of injuries for the superstar big man this esason. Davis scored 34 points in each of the Lakers’ back-to-back victories in the series, but he was ineffective in Game 4. He didn't come out for the second half warmups with his teammates, and the Lakers ruled him out shortly afterward. Caldwell-Pope was injured in the third quarter of the Lakers' victory in Game 3. He went... [More]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Starting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will miss Game 4 of the Los Angeles Lakers' first-round playoff series with the Phoenix Suns due to a bruised knee. The defending NBA champion Lakers announced the decision shortly before tipoff Sunday at Staples Center. Los Angeles forward Anthony Davis and Phoenix guard Chris Paul are active for Game 4 despite injuries. Caldwell-Pope was injured in the third quarter of the Lakers' victory in Game 3. He went through a pregame workout before Game 4, but Los Angeles decided to hold him out. Caldwell-Pope was the third-leading scorer on the Lakers' championship team last season, but he struggled in the first three games against Phoenix before his injury. He scored just 12 points in 92 minutes, going 1 for 13 on 3-pointers and failing to score at all in Game 2. Veteran Wesley Matthews took Caldwell-Pope's spot in the starting lineup. Matthews hit two key 3-pointers in the fourth quarter of Game 3. Paul was in Phoenix's starting lineup again despite being clearly limited in the last two games by his right shoulder injury. The star point guard skipped practice Saturday to rest ahead of Sunday's game. Davis was listed as questionable after hyperextending his knee during Game 3, but he vowed Saturday to play through any discomfort. He scored 34 points in each of the Lakers' back-to-back victories in the series. ___ More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports