Magic's Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Not playing Sunday vs. Sixers
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Caldwell-Pope (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 76ers, Cody Taylor of USA Today reports.
Caldwell-Pope injured his left knee during Friday's 109-106 loss to the Bucks. He was initially deemed probable for Sunday's game, but he was downgraded to questionable before eventually being ruled out. Caldwell-Pope's next chance to play will be Wednesday against Milwaukee. Caleb Houstan will enter the Magic's starting lineup due to Caldwell-Pope's injury.
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Magic's Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Now questionable Sunday
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Caldwell-Pope (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the 76ers.
Caldwell-Pope has been downgraded from probable to questionable but will likely be a game-time decision. If he's sidelined, Cole Anthony, Jett Howard, Cory Joseph and Trevelin Queen could see additional minutes.
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Magic's Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Probable for Sunday
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Caldwell-Pope (knee) is probable for Sunday's game against the 76ers.
Caldwell-Pope left Friday's game against the Bucks early and did not return, but he appears to be dealing with some mild soreness. The veteran guard is having a strong start to January, hitting 48.3 percent from beyond the arc over his last six appearances.
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Magic's Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Leaves early with knee injury
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Caldwell-Pope won't return to Friday's game against the Bucks due to a sore left knee.
Caldwell-Pope logged three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three assists, one rebound and one steal in 11 minutes before departing. The veteran swingman's next shot to return to action comes Sunday against the 76ers. Caleb Houstan started the second half of Friday's contest and should see additional minutes in Caldwell-Pope's stead for the remainder of the game.
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Magic's Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Efficient shooting in loss
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Caldwell-Pope contributed 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt), one rebound, two assists, one block and one steal over 33 minutes during Thursday's 104-89 loss to Minnesota.
Caldwell-Pope is coming off back-to-back efficient shooting performances, going 11-for-17 from the field and 6-for-10 from beyond the arc. The veteran guard has had his fair share of struggles in his first season in Orlando, but he may be starting to turn things around near the halfway point of the 2024-25 campaign.
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Magic's Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Drains three treys Friday
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Caldwell-Pope recorded 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt), one rebound, two assists, one block and two steals over 33 minutes during Friday's 106-97 win over Toronto.
Caldwell-Pope has had a subpar season for his standards in 2024-25, but the veteran sharpshooter is showing signs of turning things around, as he's reached the 15-point mark while making multiple treys in his two outings since the calendar flipped to 2025. This is just the second time all season he's scored at least 15 points in two or more consecutive outings, and he might be in line for a bigger role on offense as long as the Magic remain as depleted as they are right now.
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Magic's Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Bounces back vs. former team
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Caldwell-Pope finished with 21 points (8-11 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 105-96 loss to the Pistons.
Caldwell-Pope had a solid showing Wednesday, and this ended up being one of his most productive offensive performances of the campaign. The veteran sharpshooter reached the 20-point mark for the third time this season, but despite his struggles, there are reasons to believe he might be ready to turn things around. He's scored in double digits in five of his last seven appearances, a stretch in which he's averaging 12.9 points per game while shooting 43.9 percent from the floor. There's room for improvement, but he seems to be heading in the right direction.
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Magic's Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Rough outing in win
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Caldwell-Pope had five points (2-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, five assists, one block and two steals across 34 minutes during Sunday's 102-101 win over the Nets.
Caldwell-Pope has had a very up-and-down season with the Magic. He's found it difficult to consistently make an offensive impact, averaging 8.7 points per game, the second-worst average of his career, dating back to his rookie season.
Caldwell-Pope racked up 24 points (5-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 12-12 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 36 minutes during Saturday's 121-114 victory over Miami.
Caldwell-Pope went perfect from the charity stripe and recorded 50 percent of his total scoring haul via free throws, as the veteran played a significant role in Orlando's impressive comeback victory. The Magic were extremely shorthanded in this game since they were missing several key contributors, such as Jalen Suggs (ankle), Paolo Banchero (oblique) and Franz Wagner (oblique), but Caldwell-Pope, a 12-year veteran, came through when the Magic needed him the most. Caldwell-Pope could enjoy a sizable uptick in his usage rate going forward, especially if Suggs is forced to miss an extended period.
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Magic's Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Scores just four points
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Caldwell-Pope supplied four points (2-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 33 minutes during Sunday's 100-91 loss to the Knicks.
Caldwell-Pope's low usage rate has been frustrating, especially with Franz Wagner (oblique) and Paolo Banchero (oblique) sidelined. Caldwell-Pope has been ice-cold in December, posting averages of 7.6 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 2.1 steals and 1.4 three-pointers on 38.5 percent shooting over his last seven games.
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Magic's Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Busy night defensively in win
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Caldwell-Pope ended Wednesday's 106-102 victory over the 76ers with seven points (2-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and five steals over 32 minutes.
Caldwell-Pope collected a season-high five steals Wednesday, though he's been no stranger to racking up swipes for the Magic this season, picking up at least four of them in four games of his 23 games thus far. The 31-year-old veteran swingman has been a hit-or-miss fantasy option with a limited three-and-D role on offense in his first year in Orlando, but he's heating up over his past five outings, averaging 15.0 points, 2.6 steals and 3.6 three-pointers in 31.2 minutes per game while shooting 50.0 percent from beyond the arc. Caldwell-Pope's value is generally limited to triples and steals, but he's worth a look on waiver wires for those areas while he's running hot.
Caldwell-Pope closed Wednesday's 133-119 victory over Chicago with 24 points (8-13 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, two assists and four steals across 34 minutes.
Caldwell-Pope delivered his best performance of the season Wednesday -- and by a wide margin. The veteran has had significant shooting struggles all season long, but he surpassed the 10-point mark for the first time since Nov. 6 with an efficient display that included a season-high six threes made. The Magic could use Caldwell-Pope's shooting prowess from the backcourt, though. The veteran is shooting a mere 37.1 percent from the field, including 26.7 percent from three-point range.
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Magic's Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Off injury report for Saturday
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Caldwell-Pope (personal) is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Pistons.
Caldwell-Pope will return to game action after a one-game absence. In the 31-year-old's last five outings, he has averaged 7.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists while shooting 38.2 percent from the field across 31.2 minutes per game.
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Magic's Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Won't play Thursday
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Caldwell-Pope is out for Thursday's game versus the Lakers due to personal reasons.
Caldwell-Pope will miss his first game of the season Thursday due to personal reasons. Cole Anthony, Gary Harris and Anthony Black are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Caldwell-Pope's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Detroit.
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Magic's Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Another tepid line in loss
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Caldwell-Pope posted two points (1-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 104-93 loss to the Clippers.
Caldwell-Pope continued to have trouble finding the bottom of the basket in the loss, and it's a very troubling trend for the veteran. He's shooting a measly 33.9 percent from the floor and an even worse 22.9 percent from deep over 16 games, falling well short of previous seasonal averages. The change of scenery for the veteran has yielded few advantages to begin the season, and he'll need a turnaround to keep a role with the first unit.
Caldwell-Pope supplied six points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and three assists across 25 minutes during Tuesday's 114-89 victory over Charlotte.
Caldwell-Pope hasn't been able to step up with Paolo Banchero (oblique) sidelined, and the veteran guard has struggled massively with his shot from three-point range. His offensive contributions are minimal when he's not knocking down shots from beyond the arc. Through 12 games this season, Caldwell-Pope is averaging just 6.8 points per game while shooting a woeful 20.8 percent from deep.
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Magic's Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Delivers four steals in loss
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Caldwell-Pope contributed six points (1-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and four steals over 31 minutes during Monday's 102-86 loss to Oklahoma City.
Caldwell-Pope continues to be a non-factor on the offensive end, although once again chipped in decent defensive contributions. The Magic signed Caldwell-Pope during the offseason to bolster their perimeter scoring while adding to their already strong defensive presence. To this point, he has somewhat lived up to expectations on the defensive end. As for the offensive end, they would love for him to show a little more aggression.
Caldwell-Pope contributed 10 points (3-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, two assists, two blocks and two steals across 26 minutes during Friday's 116-101 victory over the Nets.
Caldwell-Pope tallied four combined defensive stats, a welcome sight for anyone rostering him in competitive leagues. It appears as though he is going to play a crucial role for his new team, albeit one with very little offensive upside. He is worth holding for another game or two, but given what we have seen thus far, he is likely to spend a lot of time on and off the fantasy waiver wire moving forward.
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Magic's Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Not starting Wednesday
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Caldwell-Pope won't start Wednesday's preseason game against the Spurs.
Caldwell-Pope made his Magic debut Monday, posting two points and two rebounds in 17 minutes as a starter. He's not starting the second preseason contest, and he may be getting a vet rest day, though Orlando hasn't ruled him out for the contest yet.
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Magic's Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Catches on with Orlando
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Caldwell-Pope agreed Sunday with the Magic on a three-year, $66 million deal, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Caldwell-Pope is headed to Orlando after spending the last two seasons with the Nuggets. The 31-year-old wing averaged 10.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.6 three-pointers and 1.3 steals per game in 31.6 minutes per contest over his 76 appearances while shooting 40.6 percent from three-point range. Caldwell-Pope will probably see only a modest increase in usage in Orlando even though he's no longer playing alongside three-time MVP Nikola Jokic and another premium scorer in Jamal Murray, but he should be a notable upgrade at the shooting guard spot for a Magic squad that often started Gary Harris, Caleb Houstan or Anthony Black alongside Franz Wagner on the wing last season.
