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Legion Hoops: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s new penthouse in Philadelphia was struck by lightning and flooded minutes after his wife signed the lease. KCP’s electrician told him there was a 1 in 400 million chance this could happen due to where his unit was. Insane. (h/t @LakeShowYo)
Michael Porter Jr.: "I don't know why they let KCP go. That was the beginning of our downfall. We still went Game 7 with Minnesota after Tim Connelly kind of built Minnesota to try to beat us with the two bigs. Because then you put KAT on Joker and you let Rudy kind of roam. So they kind of built that team to try to beat us and they got us in Game 7. Then they let us run it back another year and that's when we lost to OKC in Game 7. That's when I got hurt. I was wearing the pad on my shoulder. My shoulder was like dislocated and stuff and we lost to OKC in Game 7. I had a terrible playoffs because I had an AC joint grade two injury. It was like a three or four-month injury, but I'm trying to play through it. I'm popping it with the numbing stuff with a needle every game. I'm trying to play through it, can't lift my arm, but we lose and I played the worst. So I'm like, okay, I'm the one that's probably going to get shipped out."
The Philadelphia 76ers are already getting accustomed to the new players on the team, as they still have some time before they hit the court together. Jaylen Brown has been active in Philadelphia over the past few days after having his introductory press conference and going out to the Eagles’ training camp. The next thing that Brown decided to do was hit the golf course with Tyrese Maxey and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Surprisingly, LeBron James was nowhere to be found, especially since he’s been working on his golf game over the past few years.
The Sixers are already at roster capacity after signing another one of James' former teammates, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, to their last spot. And they already have two backup centers behind Joel Embiid in 23-year-old Adem Bona and 24-year-old Ariel Hukporti. Philly would need to make a move to accommodate the 38-year-old Love, who averaged 6.7 points and 5.8 rebounds while shooting 37.3% from 3 off the bench for the Jazz last season. Though Love has interest in pairing with James to pursue a championship, he has maintained a strong relationship with Jazz coach Will Hardy, serving as a veteran voice with that young group, sources said. Utah, however, also has a full roster.
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Austin Krell: The Sixers have officially signed Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. He will wear no. 1.
NBA Courtside: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope on reuniting with LeBron James in Philly: “I just want to get back to playing meaningful basketball. Like playing for something like you saying for another championship. I say that area again, that spotlight, you know, the playoffs, man. Ain’t nothing like it, man. And in the competition like the competitiveness just I want it. I still got a lot of years in me that I can still go.” (Via @Thedawgtalkpod)
Bobby Marks: Caldwell-Pope will clear waivers at 5pm ET. today. Philadelphia will have an open roster spot but are are not allowed to sign a player until late December.
Shams Charania: The Philadelphia 76ers are trading C/F Johni Broome and a second-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for cash considerations, sources tell ESPN. The deal allows the 76ers to stay under both first and second aprons while signing LeBron James and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.
Michael Scotto: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope gave back $3.9 million in his buyout agreement with the Memphis Grizzlies, league sources told @hoopshype. It’s the same salary KCP will make when he officially signs his new deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Adam Aaronson: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will clear waivers tomorrow. Reminder of the Sixers' options to free up first-apron room for him... - Waive-and-stretch Johni Broome (incur seven ~$300K cap hits) - Trade Johni Broome - Waive Jabari Walker (incur $250K dead cap hit) - Trade Jabari Walker
Keith Smith: The Philadelphia 76ers have been looking for a trade for Johni Broome. If they can’t find one, the team may waive and stretch Broome’s salary. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope wont clear waivers until tomorrow. The Sixers have time to work out the move to clear room to sign KCP.
Bobby Marks: In a corresponding move, Philadelphia waived Dalen Terry to clear salary below the first apron hard cap to sign James. Philadelphia is $2,012,784 below the first apron. This does not include Kentavious Caldwell-Pope 1 year veteran exception= $2,449,421
Shams Charania: Just in: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has agreed to a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies and plans to sign a one-year, $3.9 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers after clearing waivers, sources tell ESPN. The two-time NBA champion with the Lakers and Nuggets, who was part of 2020 title along with LeBron James, gives the 76ers a wing shooter and defender.
