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An NBA trade idea where the Los Angeles Lakers acquire Kentavious Caldwell-Pope from the Memphis Grizzlies has been created. Jacob Rude of SB Nation’s

Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / July 22

Lakers Almost Reunited With 38% 3PT Menace In Talks With Rival

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers have moved aggressively this offseason. Even as they see LeBron James as an expiring asset, they want to build a contender around him and Luka Dončić.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 21

Rumor: Lakers Spoke To Grizzlies About Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Trade, Reached Out To Timberwolves About Donte DiVincenzo

The Los Angeles Lakers spoke to the Memphis Grizzlies about a Kentavious Caldwell-Pope trade and reached out to the Minnesota Timberwolves about Donte

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NBA News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / June 21

Lakers Champion's Grizzlies Statement Following Blockbuster Trade

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has built a career on being in the right role at the right time. The 32-year-old, having just finished his 12th NBA season, is now playing for his sixth team after being traded to the Memphis Grizzlies.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 20

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Reveals Shocking Details About Trade From Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic moved on quickly from Kentavious Caldwell-Pope after signing him to a three-year $66 million contract last summer. The intent was adding a veteran three-and-D wing who could provide leadership to a young roster chasing title contention.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 19

Jeff Weltman Reveals Why Orlando Magic Parted Ways With Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

Last offseason, the Orlando Magic made a major move by signing two-time champion Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to a three-year, $66 million contract. He was brought in to provide veteran leadership and help elevate the young core of Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / June 17

Ex-Lakers Star Reacts to Grizzlies' Post After Blockbuster Trade

The Memphis Grizzlies made the first move of the 2025 NBA offseason, and it was a big one. To shock the NBA world, the Grizzlies traded star guard Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first-round picks, and one first-round pick swap.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 17

Ex-Orlando Magic All-Star Offers Support To Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

After just one season in Orlando, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is on the move. The Magic sent Caldwell-Pope and Cole Anthony to the Memphis Grizzlies for Desmond Bane.

Orlando Magic News / Fastbreak on SI / June 16

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's Wife Reacts To Magic-Grizzlies Trade

On Sunday, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies (via the Orlando Magic). Caldwell-Pope spent just one season playing for the Magic.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 16

NBA Insider Feels Orlando Magic Made Up For Last Offseason Disaster

ESPN insider Brian Windhorst is among the analysts to think the Orlando Magic made the right decision to move on from Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. On Monday's episode of Get Up, Windhorst said Caldwell-Pope had a disappointing season after signing last summer in free agency.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / June 15

Magic Send Two-Word Message to NBA Champion After Trade With Grizzlies

The Orlando Magic closed the 2024–25 regular season at 41–41, securing the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference. In the first round they faced the No. 2 Boston Celtics and were dispatched in five games, underscoring Orlando’s need for a proven go-to scorer alongside its emerging young core.

Orlando Magic News / Fastbreak on SI / June 15

Basketball World Reacts To 2x NBA Champion Getting Traded After $66 Million Contract

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has been one of the best role players in the NBA over his 12-year career. Last summer, he signed a big contract with the Orlando Magic.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / June 16

Blockbuster trade is consequence of Magic's disastrous FA signing

Blockbuster trade is consequence of Magic's disastrous free-agent signing

The Magic traded four first-round picks and a swap on Sunday to get Desmond Bane from the Grizzlies.

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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / May 23

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Compares Orlando Magic To Western Conference Contender

Orlando Magic guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is well acquainted with the Larry O'Brien Trophy. The 12-year veteran is a two-time champion with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets.

Orlando Magic News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Magic Veteran Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Speaks on His Underwhelming First Season

The Orlando Magic found one of the best veterans in Kentavious Caldwell-Pope during the 2024 offseason. They signed KCP to a three-year, $66 million deal in hopes of helping build a competitive squad around their young core.

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 25

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s aggressive mindset amid Magic’s 0-2 hole vs. Celtics

As the Orlando Magic prepare to host the Boston Celtics for a critical Game 3, veteran guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is maintaining an aggressive mindset despite his shooting struggles and recent controversy.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 23

Celtics-Magic Game 2 gets chippy after another hard foul

Watch: Celtics-Magic Game 2 gets chippy after another Kentavious Caldwell-Pope foul

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is clearly relishing his role as the villain of the Boston Celtics-Orlando Magic playoff series.

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NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 1

Nuggets Proven Right for Letting Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Walk Amid Season Struggles

After a slow start to the season, the Denver Nuggets have finally found their footing and look like a championship contender once again. Denver had a very poor start to the season, leaving many to question whether their championship window had closed.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 29, 2024

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Says Lakers’ 2020 Bubble Title Was ‘One Of The Hardest Championships To Win’

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope told Draymond Green on “The Draymond Green Show” that the Los Angeles Lakers‘ 2020 NBA title was “one of the hardest championships

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 24, 2024

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope makes surprising admission about playoffs

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope makes surprising admission about Nuggets-Lakers playoff series

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's departure came with a bit of a truth-telling session during a recent sit-down on "The Draymond Green Show."

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 30, 2024

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope agrees to deal with East team

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope agrees to three-year deal with Eastern Conference team

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has been part of two NBA title-winning teams. In search of his third title, he appears to be taking on a veteran role with a younger team.

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Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / June 27, 2024

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to decline Nuggets option, become free agent

The decision doesn’t necessarily mean Caldwell-Pope won’t return to Denver, but the Nuggets figure to face plenty of competition for the three-and-D specialist.

Nuggets GM says team will be ‘OK’ if Caldwell-Pope doesn’t return

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NBA News / Yardbarker / June 22, 2024

Two-time NBA champion could be the best fit for the 76ers in free agency

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NBA News / Yardbarker / May 26, 2024

Sixers viewed as a 'serious danger' to snatch core Nuggets role player

Finding the right role players is essential to constructing a championship-level team, and it sounds like the Sixers might look to poach one such player from the Nuggets.

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