Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Philadelphia 76ers · Guard · 6′5″ 213 lb · age 33 · Georgia · 14th season
4 games this season
Availability
Next game Wed, Oct 28 at IND. The injury report for it appears the day before.
Recent changes
- Oct 25Lineupmoved into the starting lineup vs DET
- Oct 20Lineupmoved out of the starting lineup vs NYK
Season form
4 games this seasonStarts 1 of 4 games · 7th on PHI in minutes · Core role
Bars: minutes in his last 4 games · numbers: points
Situational splits: turn on Prediction tools.
What's being said
24 items · 8 sources this season- Podcast Locked On NBA host · Analysis · around the league
Sweepo named the Sixers' bench pieces. Anfernee Simons and Labaron Philon Jr are the hoped-for play initiators off the bench. He said KCP and Dean Wade make it a good bench that still needs to learn to play together.
“GAME NIGHT: Oklahoma City’s Jalen Williams Suffers GRUESOME Injury | Luka Doncic Goes OFF! | Concern For New Y” at 26:57 · listen ↗
- Bluesky Chris Hine (@christopherhine.bsky.social) · Report ·
Maxey was upset after Robinson wasn't called for a foul on him, and during the ensuing arguing with Zach Zarba during the timeout, Zarba assessed a technical to Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.
- Podcast Locked On 76ers host · Report ·
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope came off the bench and hit a couple of threes, one of them late in the fourth quarter.
“76ERS POSTCAST: JOEL EMBIID TRIPLE-DOUBLE lead LeBron-less Philadelphia 76ers to 127-116 WIN vs MIL” at 10:40 · listen ↗
also reported by The Herd with Colin Cowherd host
- Podcast Gil's Arena host · Report · around the league
The Sixers are very front-loaded: the starters scored 105 points against Cleveland, and Anfernee Simons and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope did not score off the bench.
“Sixers Erase A MASSIVE 29-Point Deficit, SGA Ends His Streak & Jaylen Brown Calls CAP On Tatum! Part 1” at 44:18 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Cavs host · Prediction · around the league
The guest guesses that Wade will be listed doubtful or questionable for the Cavs game. He says the 76ers are not in a rush to bring Wade back, in part because Caldwell-Pope played well in three-guard lineups.
“The Latest on the Injury to Jarrett Allen and Previewing the Cleveland Cavaliers Opener Against Philadelphia w” at 33:44 · listen ↗
- Podcast Get Up host · Report · around the league
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 19 and talked trash at Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.
“Hour 1: King Spoils Rings, 4th and Whoa, Sacre Bleus” at 3:00 · listen ↗
- Podcast Marc Farzetta, Locked On 76ers · Analysis ·
Maxey has referenced reaching the second round many times. The host says Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Jaylen Brown and LeBron James know how to get beyond it, and he welcomes their influence in the locker room.
“SIXERS WITH INSANE 29-POINT COMEBACK TO WIN HOME OPENER - Philadelphia 76ers Podcast” at 23:45 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On NBA host · Analysis · around the league
The host said the 76ers looked small in the first half. He described Kentavious Caldwell-Pope as almost a four at times, said Anfernee Simons and KCP come off the bench, and said Adem Bona is not a huge center. Mario Hezonja looked massive for the Cavs by comparison.
“GAME NIGHT: How the Philadelphia 76ers Won Their Fans Over in a 29-Point Comeback” at 6:39 · listen ↗
- Podcast Marc Farzetta, Locked On 76ers · Report ·
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope played 25 minutes. The host thought his defense was okay.
“76ERS POSTCAST: Philadelphia 76ers COMEBACK FROM 29pts, BEAT Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106” at 11:07 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On 76ers host · Opinion ·
Keith asks who you would rather have guarding someone among Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Brown, Edgecombe and Maxey. The reply (speaker unclear) puts Maxey a 'distant third and fourth'.
“First Chance to Show South Philly what this NEW CORE can do! - Philadelphia 76ers Podcast” at 20:39 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On 76ers · 3 points ·
- Keith Pompey: Anfernee Simons scored 13 and KCP 10 off the bench. Keith calls them starter-level players who come off the bench. at 6:23
- Anfernee Simons hit three threes in the third quarter and helped close an 11-0 run. KCP hit threes in the fourth quarter when the Knicks were threatening. at 9:07
- Tyrese Maxey (reported): When a reporter asked about the championship pedigree of Brown and LeBron, Maxey answered "don't forget about KCP." Mark adds that KCP's talking in the locker room helped players focus. at 9:34
“WHAT A WAY TO BEGIN THE NEW ERA OF SIXER BASKETBALL! - Philadelphia 76ers Podcast” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On 76ers · 4 points ·
- Walker (Jabari), Adem Bona and KCP each had one assist. at 17:27
- Bench production: the host cites 23 points off the bench, including five threes on 5-of-14 from beyond the arc. He ties this to Anfernee Simons and KCP, but it is unclear whether the figures are for the whole bench or just those two. at 8:10
- KCP hit back-to-back threes in the fourth quarter, one of them off a LeBron James kickout. The lead reached 96-90 with about six minutes left. at 11:24
- The Sixers shot 28% from three and the Knicks 33%. The host credits Simons getting hot and KCP for keeping the Sixers' percentage that high. at 18:51
“76ERS POSTCAST: OPENING NIGHT WIN! Philadelphia 76ers TOP New York Knicks 106-100, 1-0 In LeBron Era” · listen ↗
- Podcast Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (reported), via NBA Today · Relayed report · around the league
According to Dave McMenamin, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who joined the Sixers in the offseason, said the team has a selflessness about it. McMenamin added that five Sixers averaged four or more assists in the preseason.
“Let the Games Begin!” at 7:30 · listen ↗
- Podcast Keith Pompey, Locked On 76ers · Analysis ·
Keith describes Kentavious Caldwell-Pope as a two-time champion, a legitimate role player and a leader who knows where to be.
“HATERS got NOTHING! - Philadelphia 76ers Podcast” at 10:05 · listen ↗
- Story CBS Sports · Article ·
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope says 76ers' success will come down to 'us liking each other'
- Podcast Dean Wade and KCP (reported), via Locked On 76ers · Relayed report ·
Dean Wade and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope said the day before that the defense needs to step up in the final preseason games. This is a paraphrase from the host.
“How the Sixers' NEW Roster is COMING TOGETHER with LESS sacrifice! - Philadelphia 76ers Podcast” at 15:35 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On 76ers · 3 points ·
- Keith Pompey: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope did not play in the Boston game. No reason was given. at 4:27
- Marc Farzetta: Farris's opinion: Justin Edwards, who moved off a two-way deal with the Sixers, has left a lot to be desired and hit a wall. Farris hopes Kentavious Caldwell-Pope can mentor him. at 9:30
- Jaylen Brown and VJ Edgecombe (reported): On the livestream, Brown and Edgecombe both named Kentavious Caldwell-Pope as their desert-island teammate. at 19:17
“Boston Celtics' "PROBLEM" is a great Sixers' "SOLUTION"- Philadelphia 76ers Podcast” · listen ↗
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Game log
● = started2026-27 season
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | DET L | 31 min | 7 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 24 | MIL W | 28 min | 12 pts | 2 reb | 1 ast | 4 3PM |
| Oct 22 | CLE W | 25 min | 3 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 20 | @NYK W | 26 min | 10 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
2025-26 season (last season) · 51 games
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11 | @DEN L | 26 min | 5 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 9 | @GSW L | 22 min | 15 pts | 1 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 7 | @POR L | 31 min | 11 pts | 4 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 4 | @SAC W | 22 min | 15 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 2 | MIN W | 19 min | 4 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 31 | MIN L | 21 min | 12 pts | 2 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 30 | @NOP L | 25 min | 11 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 28 | CHA L | 21 min | 0 pts | 2 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 26 | @HOU L | 18 min | 11 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 23 | NOP L | 23 min | 4 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 21 | ATL L | 18 min | 9 pts | 5 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 18 | ORL W | 17 min | 7 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 15 | @ORL L | 14 min | 0 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 11 | BKN W | 20 min | 14 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 9 | OKC L | 10 min | 2 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 7 | PHX L | 17 min | 14 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 6 | SAS W | 20 min | 6 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 4 | @LAL L | 25 min | 7 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 2 | @LAL L | 23 min | 20 pts | 5 reb | 2 ast | 4 3PM |
| Dec 28 | @WAS L | 11 min | 4 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 26 | MIL W | 22 min | 13 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 23 | @UTA W | 20 min | 11 pts | 1 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 22 | @OKC L | 21 min | 16 pts | 3 reb | 4 ast | 5 3PM |
| Dec 20 | WAS L | 28 min | 11 pts | 2 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 17 | @MIN W | 23 min | 12 pts | 1 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 15 | @LAC W | 23 min | 4 pts | 7 reb | 6 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 12 | UTA L | 22 min | 7 pts | 2 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 7 | POR W | 23 min | 16 pts | 2 reb | 5 ast | 3 3PM |
| Dec 5 | LAC W | 19 min | 5 pts | 0 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 2 | @SAS L | 13 min | 2 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 30 | @SAC W | 20 min | 13 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 28 | @LAC W | 21 min | 12 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 4 3PM |
| Nov 26 | @NOP W | 17 min | 0 pts | 1 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 24 | DEN L | 21 min | 8 pts | 0 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 22 | @DAL W | 25 min | 10 pts | 0 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 20 | SAC W | 18 min | 2 pts | 3 reb | 7 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 18 | @SAS L | 19 min | 4 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 15 | @CLE L | 23 min | 6 pts | 0 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 12 | @BOS L | 19 min | 0 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 11 | @NYK L | 15 min | 4 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 9 | OKC L | 23 min | 9 pts | 4 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 7 | DAL W | 24 min | 12 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 5 | HOU L | 24 min | 4 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 3 | DET L | 25 min | 2 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 2 | @TOR L | 27 min | 12 pts | 0 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Oct 31 | LAL L | 24 min | 12 pts | 2 reb | 5 ast | 2 3PM |
| Oct 29 | @PHX W | 19 min | 11 pts | 2 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 27 | @GSW L | 26 min | 7 pts | 2 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 25 | IND W | 23 min | 10 pts | 4 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 24 | MIA L | 23 min | 7 pts | 3 reb | 6 ast | 2 3PM |
| Oct 22 | NOP W | 31 min | 15 pts | 4 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
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