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Lakers Champ Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Joins Memphis Grizzlies
31 Jul
Summary
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was a key player for the Lakers' 2020 championship team
- After a strong 2020-21 season, he was traded to the Washington Wizards
- Caldwell-Pope recently joined the Memphis Grizzlies, a young team he will mentor
As of July 31, 2025, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, a former key player for the Los Angeles Lakers, has joined the Memphis Grizzlies. Caldwell-Pope was a crucial part of the Lakers' 2020 championship team, averaging 9.3 points per game and shooting 37.8% from beyond the arc during the playoffs.
After a strong 2020-21 campaign with the Lakers, Caldwell-Pope was traded to the Washington Wizards in a deal that brought Russell Westbrook to Los Angeles. He spent one season with the Wizards before joining the Orlando Magic last year. Now, the 6-foot-5 shooting guard has been traded to the Memphis Grizzlies, a young and promising team that he will look to mentor and guide with his veteran leadership.
Caldwell-Pope's journey in the NBA has been an eventful one. He was the 8th overall pick in the 2013 draft by the Detroit Pistons and has since established himself as a reliable 3-point shooter and pesky defender. His time with the Lakers, where he won a championship, remains the highlight of his career so far. As he joins the Grizzlies, Caldwell-Pope will aim to provide valuable experience and guidance to the team's up-and-coming players, helping them reach new heights in the coming seasons.
