Sun Jun 30 | 21:52 | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Inking A Deal With Orlando |
Free-agent guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope agreed to a three-year, $66 million contract with the Orlando Magic. The veteran has spent the last two seasons with the Denver Nuggets and was instrumental in helping the team capture an NBA title in 2022-23. He finished last season by averaging 10.1 points and 2.4 rebounds while shooting 40.6% from behind the arc. Orlando needed a reliable shooting guard, and Caldwell-Pope's championship experience could help the team advance deep into the postseason in 2024-25. His durability and efficiency from deep should continue to make him an attractive commodity for fantasy managers, especially those participating in category formats. |
Source: Shams Charania | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Jun 23 | 17:58 | 76ers, Magic Could Target Kentavious Caldwell-Pope |
According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope may be on the Magic and 76er's radars. But first, he must decline his $15.4 million player option. TNT's Chris Haynes reported that KCP might decline his player option if he doesn't reach an extension agreement with the Nuggets before the deadline. However, even if he reaches unrestricted free agency, both sides could still work things out, although Philadelphia and Orlando have the cap space needed to make an enticing offer. The 31-year-old has played in Denver for the last two seasons, appearing in 76 games in each of them. He finished the 2023-24 campaign by averaging 10.1 points and shooting 40.6% from behind the arc. Caldwell-Pope will likely remain a starter wherever he ends up moving ahead, which isn't bad for fantasy purposes, even if he's not the most consistent producer. |
Source: Joey Linn | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Jun 22 | 12:05 | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Drawing Interest From Multiple Teams |
According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will likely decline his player option if he doesn't agree on a contract extension with his current team. Haynes added that even if KCP declines, that doesn't necessarily mean he'll leave Denver. However, Caldwell-Pope will have a "plethora of teams at his doorstop" if he hits the open market. The 31-year-old has spent the last two seasons with the Nuggets, where he has been instrumental in the team's success. He finished the 2023-24 campaign by averaging 10.1 points and 1.3 steals while shooting 40.6% from behind the arc. With that said, if Caldwell-Pope stays in Denver, he'll have to fight with Nikola Jokic and the rest of the starters for scoring chances. Yet, if he lands on a new team for the 2024-25 season, his production could increase. |
Source: Chris Haynes | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Jun 17 | 09:12 | Nuggets "Concerned" Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Will Decline His Player Option |
Denver Nuggets guard/forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has had two solid years with the team but might land elsewhere for the 2024-25 campaign. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Nuggets are "concerned" that Caldwell-Pope will decline his $15.44 million player option and enter unrestricted free agency. It is believed that the two-time NBA champion could attract a similar deal to the one Bruce Brown signed with Indiana last summer when he left Denver on a two-year, $45 million contract. Caldwell-Pope, who turned 31 in February, posted 10.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists with 40.6 percent three-point shooting in 2023-24. |
Source: Michael Scotto | RotoBaller.com |
Sat May 25 | 19:31 | Nuggets May Not Re-Sign Kentavious Caldwell-Pope |
According to Evan Sidery of Forbes, the Nuggets may be unable to re-sign guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. While Denver would like to keep him on the roster, some project a deal that could exceed $20 million per year, something the Nuggets may not entertain due to tax purposes. The 31-year-old suited up for the Pistons, Lakers, and Wizards before landing in Denver, where he's played arguably the best basketball of his career. With that in mind, Caldwell-Pope hasn't been a consistently reliable fantasy option, although his durability gives him value in any format. |
Source: Evan Sidery | RotoBaller.com |
Thu May 9 | 23:06 | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Questionable For Game 3 |
Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (abdomen) is questionable for Friday's matchup with Minnesota. The Nuggets are down two games in this series, so the abdominal contusion likely won't be enough to keep him out of the lineup. While KCP has logged heavy minutes during the playoffs, he averaged just 8.4 points in the previous series versus the Lakers. Caldwell-Pope has played worse against the Timberwolves, so he's not a recommended DFS option for Game 3 and beyond, although he can get hot whenever he's on the floor. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Apr 11 | 20:29 | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Likely To Suit Up On Friday |
Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (shoulder) is anticipated to play in Friday's game in San Antonio. KCP has played as well as expected during the 2023-24 campaign, averaging 10.1 points and shooting 40.7% from behind the arc. He also hasn't missed much time, so the shoulder injury shouldn't keep him off the floor versus the Spurs. Unfortunately, Caldwell-Pope scored only four points in each of his previous two games against San Antonio, so DFS managers should think twice before putting him in their lineups. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Mar 4 | 20:58 | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Set To Return On Tuesday |
Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (personal) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. It looks like Caldwell-Pope is back in the mix after sitting out of Saturday's game due to personal reasons. Christian Braun received the start in his place but didn't do much with the additional playing time. In fact, Justin Holiday actually outplayed him, but neither are reliable fantasy options with Caldwell-Pope back in action on Tuesday. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Mar 2 | 19:27 | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Downgraded To Out |
Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (personal) has been downgraded to out ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Nuggets could be shorthanded here with Jamal Murray (ankle) listed as questionable for this game. Justin Holiday figures to fill the spot in the starting five left by Caldwell-Pope. Despite the extra minutes, Holiday doesn't offer great streaming value. He has a limited ceiling and isn't even an above-average option on a small-slate night like Saturday. |
Source: Mike Trudell | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Mar 1 | 23:01 | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Listed As Questionable Against Lakers |
Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (personal) is listed as questionable before Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Nuggets Jamal Murray (ankle) is also doubtful. Christian Braun and Peyton Watson could log more minutes at guard should both players be unavailable. Caldwell-Pope will be missed if unavailable, as he registered 20 points in one matchup against Los Angeles on October 21st. He's averaging 10.1 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 55 regular season contests. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Feb 23 | 21:10 | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Upgraded To Probable |
Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (finger) has been upgraded to probable ahead of Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. This is good news after Caldwell-Pope was considered questionable earlier in the day due to a right finger sprain. The Nuggets are shorthanded, so Caldwell-Pope could see an increased role on Friday. However, Christian Braun and Justin Holiday should remain in the mix as well, so Caldwell-Pope has a limited ceiling on Friday. |
Source: Bennett Durando | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Feb 23 | 17:09 | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Questionable Friday |
Denver Nuggets wing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (finger) is officially listed as questionable for Friday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. The 31-year-old departed Thursday's game for Denver after a 15-minute stint, but the extent of his injury remains uncertain. With Jamal Murray (leg) sidelined, players like Reggie Jackson, Christian Braun, and Justin Holiday could see extended minutes. Caldwell-Pope has been averaging 9.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 31.6 minutes per game this season. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Feb 21 | 06:52 | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Cleared For Action |
Denver Nuggets guard/forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) is expected to play on Thursday against Washington. The former Wizard has logged only nine minutes across Denver's last four games due to a hamstring issue, missing three of them completely, but the All-Star break has given him enough time to get healthy. Caldwell-Pope practiced fully on Tuesday and appears ready to return without any restrictions. Justin Holiday has started in Caldwell-Pope's spot lately but will now drop back to the bench and into fantasy obscurity. |
Source: Harrison Wind | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Feb 14 | 21:01 | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Sidelined Against Kings |
Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) won't play on Wednesday against Sacramento. He's been battling a hamstring issue, keeping him out of the lineup for the previous two games heading into Monday's meeting with Milwaukee. Although Caldwell-Pope was available for that one, he logged only nine minutes before exiting. With Jamal Murray (leg) also out, the Nuggets will rely on Reggie Jackson and Justin Holiday to hold things down in the backcourt. Of course, Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, and Michael Porter Jr. should remain the top offensive contributors. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Feb 12 | 22:18 | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Exits On Monday With Hamstring Issue |
Denver Nuggets guard/forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) missed the team's last two games with hamstring tightness but was upgraded to active and played on Monday against the Milwaukee Bucks. After playing just nine minutes, he was forced to leave the game as the hamstring flared up. Initially, he was listed as questionable to return but never did end up coming back into the game. Caldwell-Pope may have to miss some additional time after re-aggravating the issue, especially since hamstring issues tend to linger. If he does have to sit out longer than only through the All-Star break, then Reggie Jackson and Justin Holiday would become streaming options. |
Source: Steve Megargee | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Feb 11 | 23:42 | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Questionable Against Bucks |
Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) is in danger of missing his third consecutive game due to hamstring tightness. The 30-year-old missed both games in their back-to-back on Thursday and Friday, and now he's officially listed as questionable for Monday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Caldwell-Pope has usually been a good source of points, threes, and steals for category fantasy leagues, but tends to be a little more favorable in deeper leagues. If he's unable to play again, Justin Holiday would remain in the starting five and could be a streaming option for fantasy managers that are desperate for three-point shooting. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Feb 4 | 20:06 | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope To Play On Sunday |
Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (finger) will suit up for Sunday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. As expected, Caldwell-Pope will play after being tagged as probable earlier in the day. The expectation is that Caldwell-Pope will resume his normal role in the starting unit. There is no reason to believe that the finger issue is going to impact his play. Fantasy managers who have Caldwell-Pope rostered can feel safe starting him on Sunday. |
Source: Denver Nuggets | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Feb 3 | 18:34 | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Listed As Probable For Saturday |
Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (finger) is listed as probable ahead of Saturday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. This comes after Caldwell-Pope injured his finger during Friday's contest. Despite that, Caldwell-Pope is expected to suit up and play his normal role on Saturday. He'll likely remain in the starting five, which gives him a boost in fantasy value. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Jan 16 | 10:16 | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Questionable Tuesday |
Denver Nuggets guard/forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (back/neck) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's battle with Philadelphia. He continues to deal with a cervicothoracic strain. The questionable tag leaves his status up in the air, but Caldwell-Pope has played in 14 consecutive games, and the injury doesn't appear to have affected him much. The veteran has scored double-digit points in four straight games while also racking up 10 steals. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Dec 25 2023 | 08:31 | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Likely To Play On Monday |
Denver Nuggets guard/forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (back) is considered probable for Monday's Christmas outing against the Warriors. The two-time NBA champion was recently kept out of action for a couple of games by a concussion, and he's now dealing with a cervicothoracic strain. However, it looks likely that Caldwell-Pope will remain in the lineup for a fifth straight game. The veteran has struggled lately, scoring only six total points in the previous two games, and he will be a risky fantasy play on Christmas. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |