Grizzlies' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Off injury report for Sunday
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Caldwell-Pope (jaw) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Caldwell-Pope was unable to return to Friday's loss to the Thunder after exiting in the second quarter due to a jaw issue, though he's set to return to action Sunday. The veteran guard has averaged 9.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals in 19.0 minutes per game over his last five outings.
Caldwell-Pope (jaw) exited Friday's 117-116 loss to the Thunder in the second quarter and did not return.
Caldwell-Pope was deemed doubtful to return after exiting in the second frame. He finished with two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 10 minutes. The veteran guard's status will be worth monitoring ahead of Sunday's game against the Nets. If he's unable to suit up, Vince Williams and GG Jackson are candidates to see increased playing time off the bench.
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Grizzlies' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Doubtful to return Friday
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Caldwell-Pope is doubtful to return to Friday's game against the Thunder due to a jaw injury.
Caldwell-Pope logged 10 minutes before exiting the contest with 4:09 remaining in the second quarter, recording two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal. In the likely event he isn't cleared to return, Vince Williams and GG Jackson are candidates to pick up the slack the rest of the way.
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Grizzlies' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Strikes for season-high 20 points
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Caldwell-Pope supplied 20 points (6-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals across 23 minutes off the bench during Friday's 128-121 loss to the Lakers.
Returning from a one-game absence due to a hamstring issue, Caldwell-Pope set a new season scoring high in a very efficient performance. The veteran wing is finding his rhythm with the second unit, scoring in double digits in six of his last seven games and averaging 12.4 points, 2.9 assists, 2.1 boards, 2.0 threes and 1.0 steals in 21.1 minutes, while shooting 50.9 percent from the floor and 48.3 percent from long range.
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Grizzlies' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Cleared to play Friday
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Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) is available for Friday's game against the Lakers.
Caldwell-Pope has been cleared to return from a one-game absence due to a right hamstring injury, which means fewer minutes will be available for the likes of Cam Spencer and GG Jackson. Caldwell-Pope averaged 9.2 points, 3.7 assists, 2.2 rebounds, 1.4 threes and 1.1 steals over 20.5 minutes per game in December.
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Grizzlies' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Upgraded to probable
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Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) is probable for Friday against the Lakers.
Caldwell-Pope was initially considered questionable for this contest, but he's on track to play. With this news, GG Jackson and Cam Spencer could be a little less involved for the Grizzlies.
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Grizzlies' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Could return Friday vs. LAL
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Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Lakers.
Caldwell-Pope injured his right hamstring during the Grizzlies' loss to the Wizards on Sunday, which prevented him from playing against the 76ers on Tuesday. He's averaged 21.8 minutes per game this season, so his return would mean fewer minutes to go around for Cam Spencer and GG Jackson.
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Grizzlies' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Ruled out for Tuesday
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Caldwell-Pope is out for Tuesday's game against the 76ers due to right hamstring soreness.
The veteran swingman left Sunday's game against the Wizards with the issue, and he'll need at least one contest to recover. His absence should keep GG Jackson in the Memphis rotation, while both Jaylen Wells and Cedric Coward should also help pick up the slack.
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Grizzlies' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Early exit Sunday
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Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) did not return after exiting Sunday's game against the Wizards in the second quarter.
Caldwell-Pope left Sunday's game with right hamstring soreness and was considered doubtful to return. He wound up missing the rest of the contest. He logged four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one block across 11 minutes before exiting. His next chance to play will come Tuesday against Philadelphia.
Caldwell-Pope is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Wizards due to right hamstring soreness.
Caldwell-Pope left Sunday's game in the second quarter and is unlikely to return due to a hamstring injury. Cam Spencer will likely see more minutes with Caldwell-Pope out of the lineup.
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Grizzlies' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Drills five treys in defeat
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Caldwell-Pope had 16 points (5-6 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four assists and three rebounds over 21 minutes during Monday's 119-103 loss to Oklahoma City.
With Memphis remaining shorthanded, Caldwell-Pope logged 20-plus minutes for a sixth straight game and made the most of the opportunity. The veteran guard delivered a team- and season-high-tying 16 points on extremely efficient shooting from beyond the arc. His five triples marked a season high, which is a positive sign considering he had shot just 33.3 percent from downtown on 3.4 attempts per game in 28 outings before Monday's contest.
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Grizzlies' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Logs 28 minutes with thin rotation
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Caldwell-Pope ended with 11 points (3-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one steal across 28 minutes during Saturday's 130-122 loss to the Wizards.
The Grizzlies were short-handed with only nine players, so Caldwell-Pope had an enhanced role in the loss. The veteran logged a double-digit scoring total for the 12th time this season, but his secondary numbers were slightly below his usual totals. Caldwell-Pope entered Saturday's game averaging 7.6 points, 3.3 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 0.8 steals across 27 games.
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Grizzlies' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Grabs seven boards in win
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Caldwell-Pope closed Monday's 121-103 victory over the Clippers with four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), seven rebounds, six assists and two steals over 23 minutes.
While Caldwell-Pope did not take many shots Monday, he contributed in other ways, dishing out six assists, grabbing a season-high seven rebounds and tacking on two steals. Caldwell-Pope figures to retain a sizable role off the bench, though his production has failed to impress during his first season in Memphis.
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Grizzlies' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Heating up from downtown
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Caldwell-Pope notched 16 points (5-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, five assists and two steals in 23 minutes during Sunday's 119-96 win over Portland.
Caldwell-Pope has been stuck in a brutal slump to begin the season, but he finally showed some signs of life Sunday. The 16 points were a season high, a welcome sign as the veteran swingman looks to find his footing during his first year with Memphis. Caldwell-Pope is averaging 8.3 points, 2.8 assists, 1.6 rebounds and 1.8 three-pointers in 20.1 minutes per game over his last eight contests, shooting 51.9 percent from three-point range.
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Grizzlies' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Monotonous season continues
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Caldwell-Pope contributed eight points (2-3 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and three assists across 21 minutes during Monday's 125-115 loss to the Nuggets.
Caldwell-Pope continues to do very little for his new team, having recently shifted to a bench role even though the backcourt is paper-thin right now. Through 18 appearances, the veteran is averaging just 7.5 points and 3.2 assists in 22.9 minutes per game. His days of being a fantasy-relevant player are well behind him, it would seem.
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Grizzlies' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Moving to bench role
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Caldwell-Pope is not starting against the Cavaliers on Saturday, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
The Grizzlies have decided to shake things up in their starting lineup, and Caldwell-Pope will head to the bench, as Jaylen Wells and Cedric Coward (foot) will start on the wings alongside Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson and Zach Edey. Caldwell-Pope is averaging 8.1 points per game while shooting a career-worst 29.8 percent from three-point range this season.
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Grizzlies' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Absent from injury report
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Caldwell-Pope (elbow) is not listed on the injury report for Saturday's game against Cleveland.
Caldwell-Pope exited Wednesday's game against Boston with right elbow soreness, though the issue won't lead to an absence Saturday. With Cedric Coward (foot) unlikely to play, Caldwell-Pope could see a few extra shots fall his way. On the year, the veteran swingman has averaged 8.1 points, 3.1 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.1 three-pointers in 23.4 minutes per contest over 13 games.
Caldwell-Pope exited Wednesday's game with right elbow soreness, and he will not return.
Caldwell-Pope was grabbing at his right elbow during Tuesday's game, and he told Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian after that game that it felt like there were "little nerves" every time he hit it. It seems he aggravated the injury during Wednesday's game, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Saturday's contest in Cleveland. If he can't give it a go, Cedric Coward would have the opportunity to start.
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Grizzlies' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Scores nine in loss
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Caldwell-Pope finished with nine points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 23 minutes during Sunday's 114-100 loss to the Thunder.
Caldwell-Pope, like the rest of the Grizzlies, was unable to get things going offensively Sunday, but he salvaged his day from a fantasy production standpoint with a steal and a block. On the season, he is averaging 9.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 0.7 steals, 0.4 blocks and 1.3 threes per game.
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Grizzlies' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Another quiet showing
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Caldwell-Pope supplied 12 points (3-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and two assists across 27 minutes during Sunday's 117-104 loss to the Raptors.
Despite the poor shooting display, Caldwell-Pope managed to score in double digits for the fifth time in seven games this season. The veteran swingman still hasn't offered much fantasy appeal overall, and it wouldn't be surprising if the Grizzlies eventually gave rookie first-rounder Cedric Coward more playing time. Caldwell-Pope has averaged 10.6 points, 4.3 assists and 2.4 rebounds in 24.9 minutes per game, shooting a paltry 34.4 percent from the field.
