Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Grades & Analysis — SG | Memphis Grizzlies

Height

6'5"

Weight

204 lbs

Age

College

Georgia

Experience

12 yrs

Wingspan

6'8.0"

Reach

8'4.5"

Hand Size

8.5" × 9"

CVI

Sentiment

C-

Performance

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Fan Verdict

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Career StatsC-

Year	Team	GP	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	FG%	3PT%	FT%
Career		963	8.4	2.5	2.7	0.8	0.2	41.0%	36.5%	82.6%
2025-26		51	8.4	2.5	2.7

Current Contract

Length

2 years

Total Value

$43.2M

Guaranteed

$43.2M

AAV

$21.6M/yr

Guaranteed %100%

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Overpay

OverpayFair ValueGreat Value

Caldwell-Pope's two-year, $21.6M AAV deal with Memphis earns an F CVI — a glaring overpay for a longtime veteran whose production has cratered. At 33 years old, he's averaging just 8.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.7 assists across 51 games while dealing with recurring injuries that have derailed his campaign and raised serious questions about his availability moving forward. For a shooting guard pulling down over $20 million annually, these are replacement-level numbers that don't justify anywhere near this salary commitment. His C- performance grade reflects the harsh reality that Memphis is paying elite role player money for middling production from an aging veteran whose best days are clearly behind him. The Grizzlies' recent flurry of 10-day contract signings signals they're already evaluating alternatives, and with trade speculation mounting around Caldwell-Pope's expendable status, this deal looks like a front office miscalculation that hamstrings their flexibility. The two-year term at least provides an escape route after next season, but until then, Memphis is stuck paying premium dollars for a player whose injury-plagued decline makes him one of the league's worst value contracts.

Performance Analysis

C-

#64 of 147 Shooting Guards

FCA+

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope earns a C- Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA shooting guards this season. Through 963 games, Kentavious is contributing 8.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game in his role. Kentavious's strongest area is FG% at 41.0, which compares favorably to the shooting guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is RPG at 2.5 (shooting guard median: 5.0). Among 147 NBA shooting guards graded this season, Kentavious ranks 64th.