<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/memphis-grizzlies/grizzlies-kentavious-caldwell-pope-memphis-isnt-safe');   ga('set', 'title', 'Grizzlies’ Kentavious Caldwell-Pope calls out notion Memphis isn’t ‘safe’');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Grizzlies-guard-Kentavious-Caldwell-Pope-vs-Hornets-in-NBA-Preseason.jpg"><figcaption>Brian Westerholt-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Grizzlies’ Kentavious Caldwell-Pope calls out notion Memphis isn’t ‘safe’</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-16T09:56:56-07:00">October 16th, 9:56am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-16T09:56:56-07:00">October 16th, 9:56am</time><address><a>Yasmin Edañol</a>Yasmin D.G. Edañol is a PhD candidate in Chemistry at the University of the Philippines Diliman, with a background in scientific research and publishing. He brings a data-driven perspective to sports storytelling as an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints, with a focus on the NBA. Whether it's breaking down a clutch play or a stat line, he believes every great moment has a deeper layer waiting to be uncovered.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Memphis Grizzlies</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Memphis <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/grizzlies-kentavious-caldwell-pope-finding-purpose-year-13">Grizzlies guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is already making headlines</a>, but not just for his play. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/orlando-magic/magic-news-kcp-reaction-to-being-included-in-desmond-bane-trade-grizzlies">The new Grizzlies guard, recently traded from the Orlando Magic</a>, has taken a firm stand against the lingering perception that the city is unsafe. After joining the team this offseason, Caldwell-Pope used his first NBA Preseason appearances and interviews to set the record straight about life in Memphis. His <a href="https://www.hoopshype.com/story/sports/nba/rumors/2025/10/16/kentavious-caldwell-pope-memphis-is-safe-man/86720614007/" rel="noopener">message</a> was clear: the negative talk doesn’t match reality.</p><p>“I mean, Memphis is safe, man,” Kentavious Caldwell-Pope said when asked about his early impressions. “Ever since I got traded, that’s all I was hearing before, but it’s been the total opposite of what I’ve actually experienced.” Caldwell-Pope continued by describing his new lifestyle downtown, one that’s both comfortable and welcoming. “The condo I’m in, it’s nice. It’s one of the newest ones they just built out there. I’m about seven minutes from the arena. I’ve got places I can go out, eat, hang out, it’s cool. It’s real cool.”</p><p>From a team perspective, his comments couldn’t come at a better time. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/grizzlies-news-ja-morant-ankle-injury-2025-26-season">The Grizzlies are trying to reset their culture and energy after a tough year on and off the court</a>. The front office added veterans like Caldwell-Pope to bring poise and leadership to the locker room. His arrival from the Magic injects maturity into a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/ja-morant-bold-predictions-2025-26-grizzlies-season">young core led by Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.</a> Beyond basketball, his remarks also challenge the tired stereotypes outsiders hold about the city and its people.</p><p>On the hardwood, though, the work continues. In their latest NBA Preseason matchup, the Hornets routed the Grizzlies, 145–116. The blowout exposed defensive gaps that Memphis must tighten before the regular season begins. Still, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope provides the team with a steadying voice and a belief that growth is possible, both for the Grizzlies and for Memphis itself.</p><p>For the veteran guard, the adjustment goes deeper than basketball. It’s about embracing a new home, connecting with the community, and helping reshape how others see it. For Caldwell-Pope, that sense of belonging might be as meaningful as any win this season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Grizzlies’ Kentavious Caldwell-Pope calls out notion Memphis isn’t ‘safe’

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/memphis-grizzlies/grizzlies-kentavious-caldwell-pope-finding-purpose-year-13');   ga('set', 'title', 'Grizzlies’ Kentavious Caldwell-Pope opens up about finding ‘purpose’ ahead of Year 13');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Morant.jpg"><figcaption>Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal / USA TODAY NETWORK </figcaption></figure><h1>Grizzlies’ Kentavious Caldwell-Pope opens up about finding ‘purpose’ ahead of Year 13</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-07T20:30:54-07:00">October 7th, 8:30pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-07T20:30:54-07:00">October 7th, 8:30pm</time><address><a>Chris Dodson</a>Chris Dodson is a Memphis Grizzlies beat reporter for ClutchPoints who has also covered the New Orleans Pelicans. He has covered Louisiana high school and college basketball in spurts for over a decade. A basketball lifer from the bayou, his gumbo-stirring form matches his elbow jumper celebrations. Fast enough for varsity hoops, tall enough for a soccer scholarship. He has words and will travel, just not on the court.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>For some NBA players, basketball is a job. For a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/orlando-magic/magic-news-kcp-reaction-to-being-included-in-desmond-bane-trade-grizzlies">cool customer like Kentavious Caldwell-Pope</a>, it remains a lifelong love affair that began in childhood and continues to grow stronger with each passing season. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/grizzlies-gloating-newest-wing-insurance-policy">Now suiting up for the Memphis Grizzlies</a>, the two-time NBA champion is bringing more than just pedigree to the locker room. Caldwell-Pope is also bringing an infectious enthusiasm for the game that has defined a highly respected and decorated 12-year career.</p><p>Caldwell-Pope’s journey to the NBA was shaped by the legends he watched growing up. LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Baron Davis weren’t just players flickering across his television screen; they were blueprints for excellence.</p><p>“For me, just being around the game gave me the passion for it,” Caldwell-Pope told ClutchPoints. “Being around the game, growing up watching LeBron, Kobe, Baron Davis. A lot of them guys I grew up watching and kind of idolized. I just looked up to them as far as the effort and how hard they worked in their career. It kind of gave me a little bit of purpose.”</p><p>That sense of purpose translated into action. The work ethic and dedication Caldwell-Pope observed in his heroes became the foundation of how to approach the game.</p><p>“They are some of the reasons I picked up a basketball,” admitted Caldwell-Pope. “I think that goes a long way in me being who I am today.”</p><p>What sets Caldwell-Pope apart is not just that he fell in love with basketball as a child. The differentiator is that the flame has never dimmed. If anything, it burns brighter with experience.</p><p>“That passion for the game, I still have the same passion,” Caldwell-Pope stressed. “I think it grows every year.”</p><p>Such a remarkable statement from a veteran who has already achieved multiple championships, playoff heroics, and financial security. Most players can only dream of checking off those accomplishments; others would rest on their laurels. Yet Caldwell-Pope approaches each season with the wide-eyed enthusiasm of someone discovering the game for the first time.</p><p>Caldwell-Pope’s enthusiasm is boosted by the chance to don some Beale Street Blue this season as well. It is not just about aesthetics though. For the 2011 McDonald’s All-American, putting on any NBA jersey represents a chance to live out a childhood dream every single day.</p><p>“I’m looking forward to them (jerseys),” Caldwell-Pope beamed. “They are bringing back the old threads and the colorways. I’m excited to put it on. I’m excited to have this jersey on right now. For me, just the excitement and the joy that I have being able to put on an (NBA) jersey and go do the thing that I love to do the most.”</p><p>In an era where player movement is constant and loyalty is questioned, Caldwell-Pope’s perspective offers a refreshing reminder of what drew these athletes to basketball in the first place. Before the contracts, the endorsements, and the championships, there was simply a kid, a basketball, and heroes on television showing what was possible.</p><p>That kid is now a mentor himself, bringing championship experience and defensive intensity to a young Grizzlies squad hungry to make noise in the Western Conference. Still, perhaps the most valuable contribution will be demonstrating what it looks like to play with genuine love for the game.</p><p>As Kentavious Caldwell-Pope pulls on the Grizzlies jersey, he’s not just wearing new colors. He is <a href="https://grindcitymedia.com/2025/10/01/kentavious-caldwell-pope-interview-grizzlies-training-camp" rel="noopener">honoring the legacy</a> of the players who inspired him, continuing his own journey, and showing the next generation what it truly means to love the game of basketball.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Grizzlies’ Kentavious Caldwell-Pope opens up about finding ‘purpose’ ahead of Year 13

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A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero has received high praise from many across the NBA, but veteran teammate Kentavious Caldwell-Pope offered one of the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNd2TjFhfwA" rel="noopener">most emphatic endorsements</a> yet — with an NSFW twist.</p><p>During a recent appearance on Above The Rim with DH12, the podcast hosted by newly inducted Hall of Famer Dwight Howard, Caldwell-Pope opened up about his first season in Orlando and praised Banchero’s maturity, basketball IQ, and skill level.</p><p>“He’s a smart young kid,” Caldwell-Pope said. “I was surprised like how he think the game, how it slows down for him… Me coming over there and being a vet for him, I just talked more about what do you see. And he was able to break that down — it was easy for me to help him out.”</p><p>The two-time NBA champion continued with detailed insight into his on-court conversations with the 22-year-old forward, explaining how Banchero’s court vision and offensive versatility make him a unique talent to play alongside.</p><p>“I always tell him, you see a pass, make a pass, because they [are] going to double you every time,” Caldwell-Pope said. “What you’re going to be great at is screening, rolling, getting in that pocket — his mid-range is f**king killer — or when you’re in the post, face up, see what they give you. And him being mentally strong like that, his game just took off.”</p><h2><b>Paolo Banchero’s postseason leap and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s leadership fuel Magic’s rising expectations</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Paolo-Banchero-5-congratulates-guard-Kentavious-Caldwell-Pope-3-after-a-play.jpg"><figcaption>© Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/orlando-magic/magic-news-paolo-banchero-trolls-espn-over-old-ranking">Banchero delivered a strong third season for Orlando</a> despite being limited to 46 games due to a torn oblique in the first half of the year. He averaged 25.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game while shooting 45.2 percent from the field and 32 percent from three.</p><p>The former No. 1 overall pick elevated his game even further in the postseason. During Orlando’s five-game series against the Boston Celtics, Banchero averaged 29.4 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game while shooting 43.5 percent from the field and an impressive 44.4 percent from beyond the arc.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/orlando-magic/magic-news-kentavious-caldwell-pope-leaving-nuggets-for-orlando">Caldwell-Pope, who signed with the Magic last offseason</a> on a three-year, $66 million deal, was brought in to add veteran leadership and championship experience to a young roster led by Banchero and Franz Wagner. While his individual production dipped in 2024–25, Caldwell-Pope remained a respected voice in the locker room and offered a steady defensive presence throughout the year.</p><p>The Magic concluded the regular season with a 41–41 record, capturing their second consecutive Southeast Division title and playoff appearance before <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/orlando-magic/magic-news-paolo-banchero-backs-orlando-win-now-focus-and-embraces-rising-pressure-after-playoff-exit">falling to the Celtics in the first round</a>. With the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/orlando-magic/magic-news-orlando-president-drops-win-now-truth-bomb-future">front office signaling a “win-now” approach this offseason</a>, Banchero’s continued development — especially under the guidance of veterans like Caldwell-Pope — remains central to Orlando’s trajectory.</p><p>As the franchise looks to take the next step, Banchero’s blend of size, skill, and poise at such a young age has made him the unquestioned cornerstone of the Magic’s future. And with Caldwell-Pope giving him high marks — mid-range and all — the expectations heading into Year 4 are only growing louder.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Magic’s Paolo Banchero gets NSFW endorsement from Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/orlando-magic/magic-news-kentavious-caldwell-pope-compares-orlando-championship-desire-to-thunder');   ga('set', 'title', 'Kentavious Caldwell-Pope compares Magic’s championship desire to Thunder');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Kentavious-Caldwell-Pope-3-gestures-after-making-a-three-point-shot.jpg"><figcaption>© Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Kentavious Caldwell-Pope compares Magic’s championship desire to Thunder</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-05-23T11:58:26-07:00">May 23rd, 11:58am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-05-23T13:09:36-07:00">May 23rd, 1:09pm</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Veteran guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope believes the Orlando Magic have the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNd2TjFhfwA" rel="noopener">foundation and mindset</a> needed to contend for a championship — and he’s made it clear that bringing a title to Central Florida is at the top of his list.</p><p>Speaking on the latest episode of Above the Rim with DH12, hosted by <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/nba-stories/nba-news-dwight-howard-elected-first-ballot-member-2025-naismith-basketball-hof-class">recently elected Hall of Famer Dwight Howard</a>, Caldwell-Pope reflected on his goals with the Magic and compared Orlando’s trajectory to that of the Oklahoma City Thunder — a team currently in the Western Conference Finals.</p><p>“I want to do something that you had the opportunity to do and it should’ve happened, but I want to bring one to Orlando,” Caldwell-Pope said, referencing Howard’s near-title run with the Magic in 2009.</p><p>Caldwell-Pope, 32, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/orlando-magic/magic-news-kentavious-caldwell-pope-leaving-nuggets-for-orlando">joined Orlando ahead of the 2024–25 season, signing a three-year, $66 million deal</a> to provide championship experience and defensive leadership to a young Magic core. The two-time NBA champion had previously played key roles with the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers during their respective title runs. However, his first season in Orlando was marred by injuries across the roster.</p><p>The Magic were forced to navigate extended absences from key players, including Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs, and Moritz Wagner — the latter two suffering season-ending injuries. Despite those setbacks, Orlando finished 41–41, won the Southeast Division for the second straight season, and made the playoffs for the second consecutive year before <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/orlando-magic/magic-news-paolo-banchero-backs-orlando-win-now-focus-and-embraces-rising-pressure-after-playoff-exit">falling to the Boston Celtics in five games</a>.</p><h2><b>Kentavious Caldwell-Pope draws parallels between Magic and Thunder</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Kentavious-Caldwell-Pope-3-embraces-Orlando-Magic-guard-Jalen-Suggs-4-after-scoring.jpg"><figcaption>© John Jones-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Caldwell-Pope struggled to find a consistent rhythm in his new role, averaging 8.7 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 43.9 percent from the field and 34.2 percent from beyond the arc. Still, his experience and leadership remained valuable for a team focused on internal growth and postseason development.</p><p>On the podcast, Howard jokingly remarked, “Boy, if you bring a chip to Orlando, they will give you one of those Iverson statues.”</p><p>Caldwell-Pope smiled before explaining that helping build something meaningful in Orlando was a key factor in his free-agency decision. He referenced the Oklahoma City Thunder — a fellow young and ascending team — currently <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/oklahoma-city-thunder/thunder-news-mark-daigneault-issues-subtle-timberwolves-warning">leading the Timberwolves 2–0 in the Western Conference Finals</a>.</p><p>“That was like my reasoning for coming to this team,” he said. “They [are] young, they scrappy, they’re ready. If we all can just put it together.”</p><p>In addition to offering a championship perspective, Caldwell-Pope said he aims to help younger teammates remain focused on long-term development and opportunity.</p><p>“The young guys that we have, man, they [are] really good,” he said. “It’s just like I always tell them, don’t get mad, man, it’s an opportunity, you gotta wait on it. They don’t see the vision right now… relax, because the more you pout, that’s how you get up out of there.”</p><p>As Orlando prepares for an offseason that <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/orlando-magic/magic-news-orlando-president-drops-win-now-truth-bomb-future">front office leadership has labeled as a shift to “win-now,”</a> Caldwell-Pope’s veteran presence will remain a central part of that effort, both on the court and in the locker room.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope compares Magic’s championship desire to Thunder

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/orlando-magic/magic-news-kentavious-caldwell-pope-aggressive-mindset-amid-0-2-hole-vs-celtics');   ga('set', 'title', 'Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s aggressive mindset amid Magic’s 0-2 hole vs. Celtics');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Kentavious-Caldwell-Pope-shoots-in-the-first-quarter-against-the-Cleveland-Cavaliers.jpg"><figcaption>© David Richard-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s aggressive mindset amid Magic’s 0-2 hole vs. Celtics</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-04-25T12:01:00-07:00">April 25th, 12:01pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-04-25T12:01:00-07:00">April 25th, 12:01pm</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Boston Celtics</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>As the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/orlando-magic/magic-news-paolo-banchero-jamahl-mosley-send-message-to-refs-after-game-2-loss">Orlando Magic prepare to host the Boston Celtics for a critical Game 3</a>, veteran guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is maintaining an aggressive mindset despite his shooting struggles and recent controversy. With the team facing a 0-2 deficit in their first-round playoff series, Caldwell-Pope addressed his approach and the adjustments he believes are necessary as the Magic fight to stay alive.</p><p>Caldwell-Pope, who signed with Orlando last offseason to provide championship experience and perimeter defense, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/orlando-magic/magic-news-stars-urge-trust-in-66-million-veteran-amid-brutal-playoff-slump">has had a difficult start to the series offensively</a>. In Game 2, he finished with just three points and four rebounds while shooting 1-for-9 from the field and 0-for-6 from beyond the arc. Through two games, he’s averaging 4.5 points, four rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game, shooting 21.4% from the field and 20% from three-point range.</p><h2><b>Kentavious Caldwell-Pope remains confident amid shooting woes, unfazed by Celtics crowd</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Kentavious-Caldwell-Pope-3-controls-the-ball-against-the-Atlanta-Hawks.jpg"><figcaption>© Dale Zanine-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Despite the shooting slump, Caldwell-Pope expressed confidence in his shot selection during Friday’s shootaround. Speaking to Sports Illustrated’s Mason Williams, he remained focused on continuing to take open looks.</p><p>“Great. They were great shots. Most of them I was open, some was contested, they just didn’t go down,” Caldwell-Pope said. “You know, I’m going to continue to shoot the ball at a high clip, especially when I’m open, and just continue to make the right play.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Caldwell-Pope asked by <a href="https://twitter.com/therealBeede?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@therealBeede</a> what he made of his shot selection in Game 2: “Great. They were great shots. Most of them I was open, some were contested, they just didn’t go down. I’m going to continue to shoot the ball at the high clip, especially when I’m open, and just… <a href="https://t.co/DwtvubWYgD">https://t.co/DwtvubWYgD</a> <a href="https://t.co/WOLqzN1sti">pic.twitter.com/WOLqzN1sti</a></p><p>— Mason Williams (@mvsonwilliams) <a href="https://twitter.com/mvsonwilliams/status/1915790496284250246?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><p>Beyond his shooting, Caldwell-Pope has found himself at the center of postgame narratives for other reasons. In <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/orlando-magic/magic-news-kentavious-caldwell-pope-accused-again-by-al-horford-for-dirty-play">Game 2, a collision with Al Horford sparked another wave of criticism</a> from the Celtics veteran, who had already <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/orlando-magic/magic-news-cole-anthony-fires-back-at-al-horford-over-jayson-tatum-injury-comments">accused Caldwell-Pope of dirty play following a flagrant 1 foul in Game 1 that resulted in a wrist injury to Jayson Tatum</a>. The Boston crowd booed Caldwell-Pope loudly throughout the night.</p><p>“I’ve had that before. Getting a little boos, I must be doing something right,” he <a href="https://x.com/therealBeede/status/1915794894527906095" rel="noopener">said</a>. “It was fun, a little bit more energy for me. I wish I had knocked down some shots, would’ve been a lot better. But I try to do everything possible to try to get the win for my team. If I’m not making shots, I do defend at a high level and that’s what all the focus was on.”</p><h2><b>KCP stresses urgency as third-quarter issues continue to haunt Magic</b></h2><p>Caldwell-Pope also emphasized the importance of correcting Orlando’s third-quarter struggles, which have plagued the team both during the regular season and now in the postseason. The Magic have <a href="https://www.nba.com/stats/teams/traditional?Period=3&amp;Season=2024-25&amp;SeasonType=Playoffs&amp;dir=D&amp;sort=PTS" rel="noopener">averaged</a> just 21 points in the third quarter against Boston, ranking last among all playoff teams. They’re shooting 41.5% from the field and just 23.1% from three in that stretch. Defensively, they’ve allowed the Celtics to score 30.5 third-quarter points on 48.9% shooting, including 40.9% from deep.</p><p>“It’s been a problem for us all season,” Caldwell-Pope said. “That’s one thing we truly have to fix, especially right now in these playoffs. We’ve got to come out with a little bit more focus, get out of the locker room, wrap up the film early, get shots up, go through things we reviewed in the locker room with one of the coaches—whatever it may be.”</p><p>Still, he remains confident the Magic can respond with urgency.</p><p>“Starting the third quarter is big in the playoffs,” he added. “For us, we come out a little bit slower than normal and then it picks back up. We’ve got to come out and start the third quarter how we start the games.”</p><p>Game 3 between the Magic and Celtics tips off Friday night at 7:00 p.m. ET at the KIA Center, airing on ESPN.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/orlando-magic/magic-news-kentavious-caldwell-pope-accused-again-by-al-horford-for-dirty-play');   ga('set', 'title', 'Magic’s Kentavious Caldwell-Pope accused again by Al Horford for dirty play');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/USATSI_25998071_168384032_lowres.jpg"><figcaption>Winslow Townson-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Magic’s Kentavious Caldwell-Pope accused again by Al Horford for dirty play</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-04-24T12:57:15-07:00">April 24th, 12:57pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-04-24T12:57:15-07:00">April 24th, 12:57pm</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Boston Celtics</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Tensions escalated once again between the Orlando Magic and Boston Celtics during Game 2 of their first-round playoff series, as Celtics veteran <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/orlando-magic/kentavious-caldwell-pope-al-horford-jaylen-brown">Al Horford accused Magic guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope of committing a second act of dirty play</a> in as many games.</p><p>The incident occurred in the second quarter of Wednesday night’s contest, which ended in a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/orlando-magic/magic-news-paolo-banchero-jamahl-mosley-send-message-to-refs-after-game-2-loss">109-100 loss for the Magic</a>. After Caldwell-Pope missed a contested baseline jumper, he collided with Horford as both players transitioned down the court, sending them to the floor. Horford quickly rose to his feet, visibly frustrated, and had to be held back by Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla and teammate Jrue Holiday. Jaylen Brown also appeared to exchange words with Caldwell-Pope during the aftermath.</p><p>Speaking postgame, Horford told The Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn that he believed the contact was intentional.</p><p>“Yeah, it was,” Horford said. “I was starting to run on the break and he got into me there and impeded my progress.”</p><p>This latest altercation follows a flagrant 1 foul by Caldwell-Pope in Game 1 on Celtics star Jayson Tatum. The foul led to a hard fall that left <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/boston-celtics/is-jayson-tatum-playing-tonight-celtics-vs-magic-game-2-injury-report">Tatum with a wrist injury, causing him to miss Game 2</a>. Horford had already addressed the play before Wednesday’s game, stating that the contact was not isolated.</p><p>“It was something extra,” Horford said Tuesday. “It was about the second or third time that he went at him in that way, so yeah.”</p><h2><b>Kentavious Caldwell-Pope draws more criticism from Al Horford as Magic prepare for Game 3 vs. Celtics</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Al-Horford-is-held-back-by-referee-James-Williams-head-coach-Joe-Mazzulla-and-guard-Jrue-Holiday.jpg"><figcaption>© Winslow Townson-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Caldwell-Pope, who was signed last offseason to provide veteran leadership and playoff experience, has found himself at the center of controversy as frustrations between the two teams continue to build. In addition to the altercations, he <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/orlando-magic/magic-news-stars-urge-trust-in-66-million-veteran-amid-brutal-playoff-slump">has struggled offensively, shooting just 1-for-9 from the field in Game 2</a> and going 0-for-6 from beyond the arc.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/orlando-magic/magic-news-cole-anthony-fires-back-at-al-horford-over-jayson-tatum-injury-comments">Magic guard Cole Anthony defended Caldwell-Pope</a> when asked about the accusations ahead of Game 2.</p><p>“I really don’t care. That stuff really means nothing to me,” Anthony told Orlando Sentinel’s Jason Beede. “At the end of the day, if anything, I look at it like a positive because now we’ve got them complaining.”</p><p>Anthony continued, maintaining the Magic’s intent is never to injure opponents.</p><p>“We all play this game. We all play this game the right way,” he said. “We’re just going to keep mucking it up. You’re just giving us good feedback.”</p><p>Now down 0-2 in the series for the second consecutive postseason, the Magic will nevertheless aim to reset on their home floor. Games 3 and 4 are scheduled at the KIA Center in Orlando, starting with Game 3 on Friday night at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Magic’s Kentavious Caldwell-Pope accused again by Al Horford for dirty play

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He's a die-hard San Francisco Giants fan and a football fanatic. In addition to sports writing, he works for Arizona Football in the Player Personnel and Recruiting department and formerly served as the Defensive Coordinator for Heritage High School.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Boston Celtics</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Things got heated in <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/celtics-news-jaylen-brown-makes-honest-magic-admission-after-2-0-series-start">Game 2 between the Celtics and Magic</a> when Kentavious Caldwell-Pope collided with Al Horford, sending both players to the floor. Jaylen Brown <a href="https://nesn.com/2025/04/celtics-al-horford-magic-guard-get-into-on-court-incident-in-game-2/" rel="noopener">took exception to the play</a> and confronted Caldwell-Pope, sparking a brief exchange of words.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Things getting chippy in Celtics-Magic Game 2 after Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Al Horford hit the ground 👀</p><p>Jaylen Brown had some words with KCP after his foul on Big Al.</p><p>(via <a href="https://twitter.com/danield1214?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@danield1214</a>) <a href="https://t.co/3Fyt1CUyfK">pic.twitter.com/3Fyt1CUyfK</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1915194652388667459?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>The drama, which began in Game 1 after Caldwell-Pope’s hard foul on Jayson Tatum left the Celtics star with a wrist injury, carried over into Game 2 Wednesday night at TD Garden. Horford had called out Caldwell-Pope for his actions, accusing him of going “at [Tatum] in that way” multiple times. It didn’t take long for Caldwell-Pope to respond — not just with words, but with more physicality.</p><p>Midway through the second quarter of Game 2, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/magic-news-cole-anthony-fires-back-at-al-horford-over-jayson-tatum-injury-comments">tempers flared when Horford contested a baseline jumper</a> from Caldwell-Pope, then headed up the floor on a fast break. That’s when Caldwell-Pope appeared to intentionally step into Horford’s path, tripping him and sending both players crashing to the court. Horford quickly sprang to his feet and had to be held back by head coach Joe Mazzulla and teammate Jrue Holiday. Jaylen Brown also had some words for KCP in the aftermath.</p><h2><b>The Celtics take a 2-0 series lead over the Magic</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/USATSI_25998071_168384032_lowres.jpg"><figcaption>Winslow Townson-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>“It was [intentional],” Horford told The Boston Globe. “I was starting to run on the break and he got into me there and impeded my progress.” Officials reviewed the play but ruled it a common foul with no flagrant or technical assessed. Still, the bad blood was hard to ignore.</p><p>Caldwell-Pope, who was booed every time he touched the ball, brushed off the growing tension before Game 2, calling the Tatum foul “just playoff basketball.” But his Game 2 performance didn’t help his case — he went just 1-for-9 from the floor and failed to register an impact in Orlando’s 109-100 loss.</p><p>Horford, meanwhile, came just shy of a double-double with nine points and 10 rebounds, and played a crucial leadership role on both ends. The series now shifts to Orlando for Game 3 on Friday night, but the Celtics seem to have the mental edge — and a new postseason villain in Caldwell-Pope. Whether this physical tone continues could shape the rest of this heated matchup.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Magic guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope gets into it with Al Horford, Jaylen Brown

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/orlando-magic/magic-news-kentavious-caldwell-pope-singled-out-by-draymond-green-game-1-loss-vs-celtics');   ga('set', 'title', 'Kentavious Caldwell-Pope singled out by Draymond Green after Magic’s Game 1 loss vs. Celtics');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Kentavious-Caldwell-Pope-3-holds-his-face-after-an-elbow-by-Washington-Wizards-guard-Bub-Carrington-8.jpg"><figcaption>© Geoff Burke-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Kentavious Caldwell-Pope singled out by Draymond Green after Magic’s Game 1 loss vs. Celtics</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-04-22T15:07:50-07:00">April 22nd, 3:07pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-04-22T15:07:50-07:00">April 22nd, 3:07pm</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Following the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/orlando-magic/magic-news-shaq-hits-orlando-hard-reality-after-game-1-loss-celtics">Orlando Magic’s 103-86 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series</a>, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green offered pointed criticism of Orlando’s supporting cast — specifically calling out veteran Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.</p><p>The Magic opened their playoff run with a tough showing against the defending champions, struggling to keep pace as only two players reached double figures. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/orlando-magic/magic-news-paolo-banchero-opens-up-about-celtics-guys-who-kill-you-game-1-loss">Paolo Banchero led the way</a> with 36 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, a steal, and a block. Franz Wagner added 23 points, five assists, three rebounds, two blocks, and a steal.</p><p>Their performances drew attention on the latest episode of The Draymond Green Show, where Green and co-host Baron Davis discussed the <a href="https://x.com/FAmer__/status/1914689587277897836" rel="noopener">lack of support</a> behind Orlando’s star duo.</p><p>“All the other players on the Magic, where are you at?” Davis asked.</p><p>Green responded by singling out Caldwell-Pope, who was brought in during the offseason to provide veteran leadership and postseason experience.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Draymond Green on Orlando’s forward duo not getting help from their remaining cast in Game 1: “KCP gon have to step up, he the one with the championship experience… this has kinda been the problem with the Magic. They need a little more, who else gonna do it.”</p><p>🎥: <a href="https://twitter.com/DraymondShow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DraymondShow</a> <a href="https://t.co/BWXizPIEZT">pic.twitter.com/BWXizPIEZT</a></p><p>— Fawzan Amer (@FAmer__) <a href="https://twitter.com/FAmer__/status/1914689587277897836?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 22, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><p>“Yeah, KCP gonna have to step up,” Green said. “He is the one with the championship experience so we’re gonna need to see KCP step up.”</p><p>Caldwell-Pope finished with six points, four rebounds, three steals, and two assists in 28 minutes, shooting two-of-five from the field. During the regular season, he averaged 8.7 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.8 assists while shooting 34.2% from three.</p><h2><b>Draymond Green questions Magic’s supporting cast as Celtics capitalize on lack of depth</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Kentavious-Caldwell-Pope-3-controls-the-ball-against-the-Atlanta-Hawks.jpg"><figcaption>© Dale Zanine-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Green continued his assessment of Orlando’s issues.</p><p>“This has kinda been the problem for the Magic,” he said. “They just need a little more. Who else is going to do it? They’re playing the juggernaut so this could be a sweep.”</p><p>Orlando’s depth has been tested throughout the season due to injuries. Banchero missed 34 games, Wagner missed 20 with a torn oblique, and both Jalen Suggs and Moritz Wagner were ruled out for the season after playing in 35 and 30 games, respectively. Suggs and Moritz Wagner were among the team’s top four scorers behind Banchero and Franz Wagner.</p><p>Davis pointed to Orlando’s young backcourt as a potential solution.</p><p>“Cole Anthony, [Anthony] Black… they gotta step up and one of them just gotta take the challenge, you’ve gotta be that third person,” Davis said.</p><p>No other Magic player outside of Banchero and Wagner scored more than seven points. Jonathan Isaac was the team’s third-leading scorer with seven points and two rebounds in 19 minutes.</p><p>Following Sunday’s defeat, Orlando will look to regroup as the series continues. Game 2 is scheduled for Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. ET on TNT.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope singled out by Draymond Green after Magic’s Game 1 loss vs. Celtics

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/boston-celtics/celtics-news-celtics-jayson-tatum-visibly-shaken-up-after-kentavious-caldwell-pope-flagrant-1');   ga('set', 'title', 'Celtics’ Jayson Tatum visibly shaken up after Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Flagrant 1');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Jason-Tatum-took-a-hard-fall-on-his-right-wrist-in-the-Celtics-playoff-game-vs.-the-Magic.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Celtics’ Jayson Tatum visibly shaken up after Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Flagrant 1</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-04-20T15:53:15-07:00">April 20th, 3:53pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-04-20T15:53:15-07:00">April 20th, 3:53pm</time><address><a>Steve Silverman</a>Steve Silverman has been covering the NFL for more than 35 years, and his writing has appeared in ESPN Magazine, Bleacher Report, CBS Sports, Pro Football Weekly, and Forbes.com. He has written 10 books, including "Who's Better, Who's Best in the NFL." He has won multiple awards from the Pro Football Writers of America.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Boston Celtics</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/celtics-news-joe-mazzulla-provides-encouraging-jaylen-brown-injury-update-playoffs">Boston Celtics</a> had a couple of scares in their Game 1 triumph over the Orlando Magic. The first one came in the opening 24 minutes when the visitors took a one-point lead into the lockerroom at halftime and appeared to have the fight and determination to stay with the defending NBA champions.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Jayson Tatum is down and grabbing his wrist </p><p>Appears to be in a lot of pain <a href="https://t.co/g73ofB8Ulz">pic.twitter.com/g73ofB8Ulz</a></p><p>— Noa Dalzell 🏀 (@NoaDalzell) <a href="https://twitter.com/NoaDalzell/status/1914071231583695144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>That did not happen as the Celtics were resolute in the second half and head coach Joe Mazzulla’s team took charge with a 103-86 victory. However, the second scare involved superstar Jayson Tatum. He took a hard fall as he <a href="https://x.com/ClutchPoints/status/1914072324095250748">drove to the hoop</a> in the fourth quarter after colliding Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Tatum was writhing on the ground after the collision and holding his right wrist.</p><p>Officials looked at the incident on replay and Caldwell-Pope was hit with a Flagrant 1 penalty. It did not appear there was anything malicious in Caldwell-Pope’s actions, but that did not help his cause.</p><p>Tatum missed the ensuing two free throws that he was awarded but he did stay in the game.</p><h2><b>Celtics take charge in the second half</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Derrick-White-scored-30-points-in-Game-1-for-the-Celtics.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>After trailing at halftime, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/magic-news-magic-celtics-playoff-series-hit-with-bold-magic-johnson-prediction">the Celtics</a> stepped up their defensive effort in the second half. They outscored the Magic by a 30-18 margin in the third quarter. Their edge continued into the final quarter as the Celtics pulled away to a 17-point triumph by outscoring the Magic 25-18 in the final quarter.</p><p>Derrick White led the way for the Celtics as he scored 30 points by connecting on 7 of 12 shots from behind the arc. Tatum had 17 points but he did not have a strong shooting game. He made just 8 of 22 shots from the field and he missed 7 of 8 three-point attempts and all four of his free throws.</p><p>Orlando’s Paolo Banchero was the game’s leading scorer as he tallied 36 points on 14 of 27 shooting. Banchero also contributed 11 rebounds to the Magic effort.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum visibly shaken up after Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Flagrant 1

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-mistake-nuggets-made-with-kentavious-caldwell-pope');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: The mistake Nuggets made with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/The-mistake-Nuggets-made-with-Kentavious-Caldwell-Pope.jpg"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: The mistake Nuggets made with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-09T08:49:32-08:00">December 9th, 8:49am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-09T08:52:30-08:00">December 9th, 8:52am</time><address><a>Derek Hryn</a>Derek Hryn is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints specializing in NFL and NCAA Football coverage. Derek was previously a fantasy football expert at DK and SB Nation, and he has been featured at FanSided, USA Today, NBC Sports, The New York Post, and others.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Denver Nuggets</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Denver Nuggets are off to another solid start this season as one of the main threats from the Western Conference. One of their key performers of the previous two seasons in Kentavious Caldwell-Pope departed from the franchise over the summer, and one can’t help but think if it was an opportunity whiff by the Nuggets.</p><p>It’s possible that the reason for the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-nuggets-want-to-make-a-trade-but-theres-a-problem">Nuggets’ current struggles to bolster the roster</a> for another title run is because of how poorly they’ve managed talent in the past – specifically Caldwell-Pope. It’s likely that the organization wasn’t interested in bringing back KCP as a long-term asset. However, Denver received no compensation or another role player, as a result of dragging its feet in the sign-and-trade process.</p><p>The Nuggets had interest from the Dallas Mavericks last summer for a potential sign-and-trade, but things were brought to a halt when they said that they <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/man-in-demand-kentavious-caldwell" rel="noopener">wouldn’t be willing to participate</a>. According to one re-telling of the various Caldwell-Pope discussions relayed to Mark Stein, Denver showed some “11th-hour openness to sign-and-trade concepts” after initially declining.</p><p>Caldwell-Pope averaged 10.0 points and 1.5 steals per game in the Nuggets’ 2022-23 NBA Finals series victory, and was the most efficient three-point shooter (42.3). Since then, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-denver-struggles-continue">Denver hasn’t carried itself with the same aura</a>, despite having stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray still playing in the blue and gold.</p><h2><b>What if the Nuggets played it right with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Kentavious-Caldwell-Pope.jpg"><figcaption>Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>After the Nuggets lost in the 2023-24 Western Conference semifinals, it was imminent that Caldwell-Pope would be one of the first offseason departures, as the Nuggets just couldn’t make it work financially. It didn’t take long before the Orlando Magic made a move to ink KCP to a three-year contract.</p><p>There was interest in the two-way guard, especially in the Western Conference, and it showed by the meager time that he spent on the open free agency market last offseason.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: The mistake Nuggets made with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/magic-news-kentavious-caldwell-pope-reveals-key-reason-for-turnaround-with-orlando');   ga('set', 'title', 'Kentavious Caldwell-Pope reveals key reason for recent turnaround with Magic');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Magic-news-Kentavious-Caldwell-Pope-reveals-key-reason-for-recent-turnaround-with-Orlando.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>Kentavious Caldwell-Pope reveals key reason for recent turnaround with Magic</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-11-30T13:03:55-08:00">November 30th, 1:03pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-11-30T13:03:55-08:00">November 30th, 1:03pm</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Brooklyn Nets</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-orlando-dominate-nets-season-best-3-point-shooting-nba-cup">Orlando Magic extended their win streak to five games</a> with a dominant 123-100 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night in NBA Cup action. The Magic, now 14-7 on the season with a 3-0 record in East Group A, continue to impress, and veteran swingman Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has been a pivotal part of their success.</p><p>Caldwell-Pope, coming off a season-high 24-point performance against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, delivered another standout outing against Brooklyn. He finished with 19 points, three assists, two rebounds, two steals, and a block while shooting seven-for-eight from the field, including four-for-five from beyond the arc. Postgame, Caldwell-Pope shared the mindset that has fueled his recent turnaround.</p><p>“Pretty free, not thinking just playing,” Caldwell-Pope <a href="https://www.nba.com/magic/video" rel="noopener">said</a>. “Taking my open shots when they come and just making plays when they’re there whether I’m shooting the ball or passing it. But for me just leaning my head on the defensive end to keep me involved in the game and then just playing out there free.”</p><h2><b>Kentavious Caldwell-Pope reveals playing ‘free’ as key to recent success</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Kentavious-Caldwell-Pope-3-gestures-after-making-a-three-point-shot.jpg"><figcaption>© Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Caldwell-Pope’s contributions have gone beyond scoring. His defensive intensity and leadership on and off the court have been instrumental in the Magic’s winning streak. Head coach Jamahl Mosley <a href="https://www.nba.com/magic/video" rel="noopener">highlighted</a> these qualities while praising the veteran’s performances.</p><p>“I think he’s having a great time playing basketball,” Mosley said. “I think he’s already doing those little small things as a leader with communicating to guys, telling them where they’re supposed to be, running the floor, defensively getting after the ball, backside communication. He’s doing a fantastic job and I think that’s what frees him up because these guys want him to just go out there and be who he is and who he has been.”</p><p>Caldwell-Pope’s ability to impact both ends of the floor has strengthened the Magic’s rotation and provided a consistent presence for a team navigating a competitive NBA Cup schedule. The team also boasts the league’s largest point differential at +60, underscoring their dominance in recent games.</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-franz-wagner-jamahl-mosely-highlight-wendell-carter-jr-goga-bitadze-impact">Magic will aim to keep their momentum alive as they face the Brooklyn Nets</a> (9-11) again on Sunday. Their final NBA Cup group-stage matchup against the New York Knicks (11-8) on Tuesday will determine their path forward in the tournament.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope reveals key reason for recent turnaround with Magic

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/magic-news-how-kentavious-caldwell-pope-is-helping-orlando-despite-slump');   ga('set', 'title', 'How Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is still helping Magic despite brutal slump');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Magic-news-How-Kentavious-Caldwell-Pope-is-still-helping-Magic-despite-brutal-slump.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>How Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is still helping Magic despite brutal slump</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-11-04T11:54:50-08:00">November 4th, 11:54am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-11-04T11:54:50-08:00">November 4th, 11:54am</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Dallas Mavericks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Orlando Magic are currently grappling with back-to-back losses and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-jamahl-mosley-calls-jalen-suggs-franz-wagner-to-step-up-amid-paolo-banchero-absence">struggling to adjust without key player Paolo Banchero</a>, who remains sidelined for several weeks. Adding to the team’s challenges, starting center Wendell Carter Jr. also faces an uncertain future after suffering a recent injury, further impacting the Magic’s depth. Despite these setbacks, Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley highlighted the steadying influence of veteran Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, whose leadership continues to positively impact the team, even as he navigates his own offensive struggles. Following the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-how-franz-wagner-must-improve-his-game-without-paolo-banchero">Magic’s 108-85 loss to the Dallas Mavericks</a> on Saturday night, Mosley praised Caldwell-Pope’s role in keeping the team focused through adversity.</p><p>“The veteran leadership knowing that the season is long… You can’t hang your hat on every play,” Mosley stated. “You have to understand that this is a long season, there’s flows of the game that you need to understand and don’t ride those waves — just play the same way, be steady and understand that there’s gonna be ups and downs but you have to stay the same course.”</p><p>Since <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-kentavious-caldwell-pope-gave-denver-opportunity-before-joining-magic">signing a three-year, $66 million contract</a> with a player option, Caldwell-Pope has been in an uncharacteristic slump. He is currently averaging just six points per game, his lowest since his rookie season in 2013-14, along with 1.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.1 steals per game. His shooting percentages have also dipped significantly, sitting at 31.7% from the field and 21.9% from three-point range. The veteran guard’s shooting woes have contributed to the Magic’s offensive struggles early in the season, as the team has found it difficult to establish consistency on offense.</p><h2><b>Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s leadership provides stability for Magic amid early struggles</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Kentavious-Caldwell-Pope-3-warms-up-before-the-game.jpg"><figcaption>© Jerome Miron-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>While Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s offensive contributions have waned, Jamahl Mosley and the Magic still recognize his invaluable presence in the locker room. Caldwell-Pope, who won two NBA championships in the last four years, brings a level of experience and composure that has helped the younger players remain grounded amid early challenges. Mosley emphasized the importance of maintaining perspective and resilience, even during rough patches.</p><p>“It’s a game of basketball. These guys need to enjoy playing the game of basketball,” Mosley added. “The beauty of this league is the fact that you can have a stinker tonight and you walk in and got to play tomorrow so you have a chance to redeem yourself. I think our guys will understand knowing that this is early in the season but they need to understand the focus level we need to have no matter who’s out there—the intensity we need to play with, the urgency we need to play with as well as the joy for the game we need to play with.”</p><p>The Orlando Magic, currently 3-4, are working to conclude a grueling five-game road trip, facing an undefeated Oklahoma City Thunder team before finishing the trip with a rematch against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. Although Caldwell-Pope’s shooting struggles have impacted the team’s offense, his steady influence and championship experience offer a crucial element of guidance for a team still finding its identity.</p><p>Caldwell-Pope’s emphasis on patience and consistency resonates with the Magic’s long-term goals, as the team works to grow and improve despite a challenging start. As they round out their road trip, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-franz-wagner-sends-risk-warning-to-wendell-carter-jr-after-injury">potential loss of Wendell Carter Jr.</a> compounds the need for Caldwell-Pope’s leadership, as he helps the team stay focused through early-season setbacks.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

How Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is still helping Magic despite brutal slump

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nuggets-news-kentavious-caldwell-pope-gave-denver-opportunity-before-joining-magic');   ga('set', 'title', 'Kentavious Caldwell-Pope gave Nuggets ‘opportunity’ in free agency before joining Magic');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Kentavious-Caldwell-Pope-gave-Denver-opportunity-in-free-agency-before-joining-Magic.jpg"></figure><h1>Kentavious Caldwell-Pope gave Nuggets ‘opportunity’ in free agency before joining Magic</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-11-01T15:57:10-07:00">November 1st, 3:57pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-11-01T17:46:31-07:00">November 1st, 5:46pm</time><address><a>Alex House</a>Alex House is a sports journalist who covers the NFL, NBA, and MLB for ClutchPoints. He grew up in a New York sports-heavy region in Connecticut and earned his journalism degree at the University of Rhode Island. His in-depth knowledge of two of the most passionate and raucous fan bases in the country gives him a truly unique writing voice.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Denver Nuggets</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Less than 18 months removed from winning their first NBA championship in franchise history, the Denver Nuggets are apparently at a crossroads. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-did-michael-porter-jr-hint-at-denver-implosion-with-break-it-up-message">Michael Porter Jr. touched on that jarring reality</a>, stating that the team’s core could inevitably be modified if it fails to attain another Larry O’Brien Trophy this season. The departure of key supporting players, including Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, makes repeating such a task quite grueling.</p><p>Most champion front offices are faced with the dilemma of saving money to extend the squad’s best players or bringing back the key contributors whose impact exceeds their stat line. Failure to identify which individuals fall under that latter category, or showing the inability to re-sign them, can quickly diminish an organization’s once wide-open title window.</p><p>The Nuggets lost an understated yet valuable piece of their identity when Bruce Brown Jr. and Jeff Green departed ahead of the 2023-24 season, but <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-biggest-mistake-in-2024-nba-free-agency">the loss of Caldwell-Pope</a> this past summer could be what decisively costs this group another championship. It is too early to make those proclamations of course, but fans are lamenting the defensive-minded veteran’s exit regardless.</p><p>Their disappointment is only going to be compounded by <a href="https://andscape.com/features/kentavious-caldwell-pope-brings-championship-pedigree-to-rising-orlando-magic/" rel="noopener">his latest comments</a> about his decision to sign with the Orlando Magic after spending two years in Denver.</p><h2><b>Kentavious Caldwell-Pope makes an interesting admission</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Kentavious-Caldwell-Pope-tightly-guards-Marcus-Smart.jpg"><figcaption>Petre Thomas-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>“It was hard,” Caldwell-Pope said, per Andscape’s Marc J. Spears. “We gave {the Nuggets} the opportunity, but things happen.. I let my agent, Rich Paul, handle all that. But my agent always told me, ‘This is a business at the end of the day.’ I got to figure out what’s going to make me happy, what fits best for me and my family.”</p><p>The No. 8 pick in the 2013 NBA Draft inked a three-year, $66 million contract with Orlando in July, a sizable commitment that was difficult for Denver to match since it was already above the first tax apron. Though, many would urge ownership to maximize Nikola Jokic’s prime and the starting five’s collective greatness by investing in a supplemental piece like Caldwell-Pope.</p><p>Instead, the Nuggets are banking on Russell Westbrook to provide a secondary punch, along with the toughness the former SEC Player of the Year brought to the Mile High City. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is trying to find his footing in Orlando during the early portion of the season, but his importance should quickly grow now that All-Star <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-paolo-banchero-out-several-weeks-after-brutal-injury-diagnosis">Paolo Banchero is set to miss</a> four to six weeks with a torn oblique. The Magic would be wise to lean on his leadership during this time of adversity.</p><h2><b>How will Nuggets and Magic fare after their key offseason decisions?</b></h2><p>The two-time champ will not face his former team until Jan. 19 in the Kia Center. It figures to be an emotional night for him, as he is a member of an exclusive group of people who helped Denver finally hang up a championship banner.</p><p>“I was part of the first [Nuggets title] in almost like 40-something years,” Caldwell-Pope said. “Of, course everybody that was on that team that year is going to be a part of that championship going down in history. It’s just always a blessing and I’m thankful just to be a part of stuff like that and to also play a major role in it.”</p><p>While the Nuggets (2-2) try to exorcise their most recent postseason demons in Friday’s showdown with the Minnesota Timberwolves, the shorthanded Magic (3-2) hope to survive the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers. The events of last offseason will remain pertinent as fans track the current journeys of these respective franchises.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope gave Nuggets ‘opportunity’ in free agency before joining Magic

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He's also the published author of "Dawkin: A Tall Tale", a sci-fi western novel. When he's not writing about cowboys and aliens, he's watching his favorite Philly Sports team lose (or winning with them himself in his favorite video games).</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Gaming</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-2k25-review">NBA 2K25</a> MyTEAM is offering players a chance to get a free Diamond Kentavious Caldwell-Pope player item. The veteran shooting guard for the Orlando Magic can make a great addition to your MyTEAM, with a 94 OVR. Entering his 12th season, Caldwell-Pope will look to help this Magic team make it past the First Round of the playoffs. However, not everyone knows how to get this new player item for free. Therefore, we created a guide on how to get a free Diamond Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in NBA 2K25 MyTEAM.</p><h2><b>How Do You Get Free Diamond Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in NBA 2K25 MyTEAM</b></h2><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">ABCs Domination continues with one of the longest names in NBA history as the prize 🔠</p><p>Play your way through the alphabet of NBA teams in MyTEAM to earn a Diamond Kentavious Caldwell-Pope! <a href="https://t.co/E5VHEceGHg">pic.twitter.com/E5VHEceGHg</a></p><p>— NBA 2K MyTEAM (@NBA2KMyTEAM) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA2KMyTEAM/status/1847019758753141243?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>To get a Free Diamond Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in NBA 2K25 MyTEAM, players need to earn<b> 99 total stars in the “ABCs” Domination Mode. </b></p><p>Overall, this Domination Challenge will take time, and we recommend tackling it bit by bit every time you boot up NBA 2K25. In Domination, you have access to five different matches and earn stars based on the difficulty you play on:</p><ul><li>Rookie – 1 Star</li><li>Semi-Pro – 2 Stars</li><li>Pro Difficulty – 3 Stars</li></ul><p>You need to get a certain amount of stars before unlocking the next set of matchups. You also unlock rewards throughout the event as you earn more stars. Overall, you must keep moving through all the pages of different games as you rack up more stars.</p><p>Caldwell-Pope is a two-time NBA Champion who is now entering his 12th season in the league. The 8th overall pick from the 2013 NBA Draft currently plays for the Orlando Magic. A good perimeter defender, Caldwell-Pope will hope to improve the Magic’s defense. Orlando hasn’t made it past the First Round since the 2009-2010 season, and the idea is that a veteran like Caldwell-Pope can help them.</p><p>It might not be enough, but Orlando at least has a solid veteran player who has remained relatively healthy throughout his career.</p><p>Overall, that includes everything you need to know about how to get a free Diamond Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in NBA 2K25 MyTEAM. We wish you the best of luck in getting this powerful player item to bolster your MyTEAM with.</p><p>In other news, <a href="https://nba.2k.com/2k25/" rel="noopener">NBA 2K25</a> Season 2 begins today, with tons of <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/all-mycareer-myteam-rewards-for-nba-2k25-season-2">rewards for MyTEAM and MyCAREER players.</a> Furthermore, the developers released a huge list of <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-2k25-season-2-release-date-patch-notes">patch notes</a>, fixing issues and making improvements in every mode. 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He is also a lifelong fan of LeBron James. In his free time, he either goes fishing or watches basketball.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s net worth in 2024 is $60 million. Caldwell-Pope is a professional basketball player who recently signed as a free agent with the Orlando Magic. He is a two-time NBA champion. Here’s a closer look at Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s net worth in 2024.</p><h2><b>What is Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s net worth in 2024?: $60 million (estimate)</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Kentavious-Caldwell-Pope-dribbles-past-Josh-Richardson.jpg"><figcaption>Daniel Shirey-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s net worth in 2024 <a href="https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/kentavious-caldwell-pope-net-worth" rel="noopener">is $60 million</a>. This is according to reputable outlets such as Sportskeeda.</p><p>Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was born on February 18, 1993, in Thomaston, Georgia. He attended Greenville High School. As a senior, Caldwell-Pope put up 31.0 points and 8.2 rebounds per game, according to <a href="https://www.nba.com/player/203484/kentavious-caldwell-pope/rotowire" rel="noopener">sources</a>. For his efforts, Caldwell-Pope emerged as a McDonald’s All-American.</p><p>Coming out of high school, Caldwell-Pope was a four-star prospect, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/67033/kentavious-caldwell-pope">ESPN</a>. He received offers from various college basketball programs such as Oklahoma State, Florida State, Clemson, Alabama, and Georgia. Caldwell-Pope eventually attended Georgia.</p><p>Caldwell-Pope played two seasons with the Georgia Bulldogs. In a Bulldogs uniform, he tallied 15.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game while shooting 42% from the field overall and 34% from beyond the arc. In both seasons, the Bulldogs posted a 15-17 record.</p><h2><b>Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is drafted by the Pistons</b></h2><p>After just a pair of seasons with the Georgia Bulldogs, Caldwell-Pope decided to forego his remaining years of college eligibility by officially declaring for the 2013 NBA Draft. The Detroit Pistons selected him in the first round with the eighth-overall pick.</p><p>Shortly after, Caldwell-Pope signed a two-year rookie deal worth $5.43 million with the Pistons, according to <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/player/transactions/_/id/13321/kentavious-caldwell-pope" rel="noopener">Spotrac</a>. In his rookie season, mostly coming off the bench, Caldwell-Pope averaged 5.9 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game while hitting 40% from the field overall and 32% from beyond the arc.</p><p>A season later, Caldwell-Pope became the Pistons’ starting shooting guard. The first-round draft pick improved his numbers to 12.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game on 40% shooting from the field and 35% from downtown.</p><p>In the 2015-2016 season, Caldwell-Pope registered one of his best NBA seasons. He put up a career-high 14.5 points and 3.7 rebounds to go along with 1.7 assists while shooting 42% from the field overall.</p><h2><b>Kentavious Caldwell-Pope signs with the Lakers</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Kentavious-Caldwell-Pope-shoots-the-basketball.jpg"><figcaption>Kyle Terada-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>After playing for four seasons in a Pistons uniform, Caldwell-Pope signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on a one-year deal that paid $18 million, according to a <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2705082-kentavious-caldwell-pope-lakers-reportedly-agree-to-1-year-contract" rel="noopener">report</a> by Bleacher Report. While playing for the Lakers, Caldwell-Pope <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2750530-kentavious-caldwell-pope-serving-25-day-jail-sentence-while-playing-for-lakers" rel="noopener">served</a> his 25-day jail sentence after pleading guilty to a DUI charge.</p><p>In his first season with the Lakers, Caldwell-Pope averaged 13.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game on 43% shooting from the field and 38% from rainbow country.</p><p>With a respectable season, the Lakers rewarded Caldwell-Pope with a one-year contract extension worth $12 million based on a report by <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/sources-kentavious-caldwell-pope-agrees-1-year-12m-deal-return-lakers-005736770.html#:~:text=Free%2Dagent%20guard%20Kentavious%20Caldwell,5.2%20rebounds%20and%202.2%20assists." rel="noopener">Yahoo</a>. In the 2018-2019 season, Caldwell-Pope played in a league-best 82 games. He averaged 11.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game on 43% shooting and 35% from three-point land.</p><p>After another respectable season, Caldwell-Pope enjoyed another contract extension with the Lakers. He agreed to a two-year deal worth around $16 million, <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2811184-report-kentavious-caldwell-pope-lakers-agree-to-2-year-16m-contract" rel="noopener">based on reports</a>. In the 2019-2020 season, Caldwell-Pope averaged 9.3 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per outing on 47% shooting from the field and 39% from downtown.</p><p>He played an instrumental role in helping the Lakers win its 17th NBA championship inside the NBA Bubble, the first championship for the franchise in a decade. In the 2020 NBA Playoffs, Caldwell-Pope chipped in 10.7 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per outing on 42% shooting and 38% from three.</p><p>Fresh from winning his first NBA championship, the Lakers secured his services by signing him to a three-year deal worth $40 million, according to an <a href="https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2020-11-21/lakers-reach-agreement-to-re-sign-kentavious-caldwell-pope" rel="noopener">article</a> by the Los Angeles Times. In his final season in a Lakers uniform, Caldwell-Pope put up 9.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per outing on 43% shooting from the field and a solid rate of 41% from downtown.</p><h2><b>Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is traded to the Wizards</b></h2><p>After a disappointing 2020-2021 season, the Lakers blew up their roster. Caldwell-Pope was one of the players they sent to the Washington Wizards as part of a blockbuster five-team trade headlined by former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook.</p><p>In his lone season in Washington, Caldwell-Pope produced 13.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game on 44% shooting and 39% from beyond the arc.</p><h2><b>Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is traded to the Nuggets</b></h2><p>One season later, Caldwell-Pope was on the move once again. The Wizards shipped him to the Denver Nuggets with Ish Smith in return for Monte Morris and Will Barton. In the 2022-2023 season, Caldwell-Pope averaged 10.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game on 46% shooting and a career-best 43% from beyond the arc.</p><p>But more importantly, Caldwell-Pope played an instrumental role in helping the Nuggets secure its franchise’s first championship banner. In the 2023 NBA Playoffs, the first-round draft pick delivered by tallying 10.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game on 46% shooting overall and 38% from three en route to his second NBA championship.</p><p>With Caldwell-Pope playing an important role in the Nuggets’ championship run, Denver rewarded the two-time NBA champion with a lucrative two-year contract extension worth $30 million by Denver, according to <a href="https://www.si.com/nba/2022/07/14/nuggets-sign-kentavious-caldwell-pope-two-year-extension-report" rel="noopener">reports</a>. He tallied 10.1 points per game on 41% shooting from beyond the arc in the 2023-2024 season.</p><p>Caldwell-Pope then got his big payday in June 2024 when he signed a three-year, $66 million deal with the Orlando Magic. The Magic are looking for Pope to help them to not only return to the playoffs but to win a playoff series for the first time since 2009-2010.</p><h2><b>Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s other sources of wealth</b></h2><p>Given Caldwell-Pope’s fine play as a lethal shooter, the Magic guard has attracted the attention of major brands. As a result, in the past, he has partnered with major brands such as Nike, First Entertainment Credit Union, and Michelob Ultra. Although he initially endorsed Nike, the two-time NBA champion made the <a href="https://www.si.com/fannation/sneakers/news/kentavious-caldwell-pope-signs-sneaker-deal-with-361" rel="noopener">switch</a> to Chinese sports brand 361°.</p><p>Caldwell-Pope has also invested in real estate. After a move to Washington, the two-time NBA champion acquired a mansion in Maryland for $4.9 million. But years later, Caldwell-Pope <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/inside-kentavious-caldwell-pope-5-9-million-mansion-with-photos" rel="noopener">listed</a> the same property for $5.9 million.</p><p>Nevertheless, were you at all stunned by Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s net worth in 2024?</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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