Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
#3SG · Memphis Grizzlies
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 963 | 11.0 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 42.7% | 36.5% | 82.6% |
| 2025-26 | 51 | 8.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 41.0% | 31.6% | 91.3% |
| 2024-25 | 5 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 26.7% | 26.1% | 75.0% |
| 2023-24 | 12 | 8.1 | 2.9 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 39.5% | 32.7% | 100.0% |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$43.2M
AAV
$21.6M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's contract with the Memphis Grizzlies grades out as an overpay, earning a D CVI grade. At $21.6M per year over 2 years, this is a mid-tier contract. Kentavious's deal falls in the mid-tier tier for NBA Shooting Guards. At 33, the age-adjusted value factors in potential decline over the contract term. The team paid a premium that will need to be justified by on-court production. The team will need Kentavious to significantly improve to justify this financial commitment.
Performance Analysis
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope earns a C Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Shooting Guard. Across 963 career games, Kentavious has averaged 11.0 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game. Kentavious's strongest metric is FG% at 4270.2, compared to the NBA Shooting Guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 1.9, below the Shooting Guard median of 4.0. Among 147 NBA Shooting Guards graded this season, Kentavious ranks 52nd in overall performance. Kentavious will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Current Sentiment
KCP's injury struggles have dampened what was already a disappointing season; media questions his availability and impact. Recent upper-body surgery reinforces concerns about durability and production consistency at this career stage. At $21.6M annually, his C-grade performance and frequent absences make the contract increasingly difficult to justify. The dominant narrative is injury concern rather than on-court performance—can he stay healthy moving forward? Fan sentiment leans pessimistic; injury history combined with declining production fuels trade speculation and reduced confidence.
Transaction History
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