Kentavious Caldwell-Pope had another productive year with the Denver Nuggets.
The former University of Georgia star finished the regular season with averages of 10.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 46.0% from the field and 40.6% from three-point range in 76 games.
Caldwell-Pope must decide on his $15.4 million player option this month. contract Towards the 2024-25 season.
If he opts out, he will become a free agent and be eligible to sign with any team in the league.
Saturday, Michelle Scott of HoopsHype They reported information about Caldwell-Pope's uncertain future.
From Scotto on HoopsHype: “Heading into free agency, there is also concern that guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope could decline his $15.44 million player option, become an unrestricted free agent and receive a short-term offer with a higher salary, comparable to the two-year, $45 million contract Bruce Brown signed with Indiana.”
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— Michael Scott (@MikeAScotto) June 15, 2024
Evan Sidely raised similar speculation last month.
May 24th, Sidery wrote: “Kentavious Caldwell-Pope could make around $20 million per year as an unrestricted free agent.
Caldwell-Pope's championship experience will be the envy of not only championship contenders, but also teams looking to take the next step toward a playoff berth.
Look to the Sixers, Spurs and Magic as potential suitors for KCP.
The Nuggets would like to re-sign Caldwell-Pope, but the tax bill on the second apron could force them to do so.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope could make around $20 million per year as an unrestricted free agent.
Caldwell-Pope's championship experience will be the envy of not only championship contenders, but also teams looking to take the next step toward a playoff berth.
Keep an eye on the Sixers, Spurs and… pic.twitter.com/PL5L0oj2T3
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) May 25, 2024
Caldwell-Pope never became an All-Star, but he became one of the most productive role players in the league.
He played a big role in helping Denver beat Jimmy Butler's Miami Heat to win the 2023 NBA championship.
The two-time NBA champion has played for the Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Lakers and Washington Wizards (as well as the Denver Nuggets) during his 11 seasons in the league.
His career averages are 11.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.1 steals per game while shooting 42.7% from the field and 36.9% from three-point range.
Meanwhile, the Nuggets are coming off a season in which they lost in Game 7 of the second round to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
