Veteran guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is reportedly headed to the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency. <\/p>\n
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania<\/a>, Caldwell-Pope plans to sign a one-year deal worth $3.9 million with Philadelphia upon clearing waivers after reaching a contract buyout agreement with the Memphis Grizzlies.<\/p>\n Derek Bodner<\/a> of PHLY Sports and ESPN’s Bobby Marks noted that Caldwell-Pope’s cap hit is prorated down to just over $2.4 million, meaning that the 76ers will need to make additional moves to add him and stay under the first apron hard cap. <\/p>\n The 76ers have been active in free agency this week, agreeing to a two-year contract<\/a> worth $8 million with LeBron James on Friday.<\/p>\n Here’s a look at Philadelphia’s updated depth chart with James and Caldwell-Pope in the mix.<\/p>\n 76ers’ Projected Depth Chart<\/p>\n PG: Tyrese Maxey, Labaron Philon Jr.<\/p>\n SG: VJ Edgecombe, Anfernee Simons, Dalen Terry<\/p>\n SF: Jaylen Brown, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Justin Edwards, Jabari Walker<\/p>\n PF: LeBron James, Dean Wade, Dominick Barlow<\/p>\n C: Joel Embiid, Adem Bona, Ariel Hukporti<\/p>\n Caldwell-Pope’s desire to join the 76ers has been evident, as NBA insider\u00a0Chris Haynes<\/a>\u00a0previously reported that the 33-year-old intended to sign with Philadelphia following his buyout.<\/p>\n He already has experience playing alongside James, as the pair won a championship together with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020.<\/p>\n Caldwell-Pope also helped the Denver Nuggets win the NBA Finals in 2023.<\/p>\n