Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is not expected to be a part of the Denver Nuggets for the upcoming season and could be taking his talents to another team. Fans will remember that KCP was an important addition that the Nuggets made to their roster. Jamal Murray and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope have been the backcourt that the Denver Nuggets have used consistently in recent times.
The NBA offseason is full of moves with players opting into or out of contracts and making serious decisions in their lives. With that being said, one must wonder why KCP made this decision and the implications that it could potentially have.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was instrumental in the Denver Nuggets’ 2023 championship run
Kentavious has established himself as a high-tier star over the past few years. He played a pivotal role in helping the Denver Nuggets win the 2023 NBA championship. Moreover, Caldwell-Pope has also won an NBA championship in 2020 alongside LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Therefore, he certainly has the right to feel confident in his own abilities. KCP declined his $15.4 million player option for the 2024-25 season to become a free agent. This clearly indicates that the 31-year-old star believes he is worth more money and is looking to join a team that is willing to pay him more.
Denver’s Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is declining his $15.4 million player option for the 2024-25 season to become a free agent, sources tell me and @Tjonesonthenba. Caldwell-Pope – a two-time NBA champion – is expected to receive interest from multiple teams with salary cap space. pic.twitter.com/R1P8fhqBfn
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While this could just be a move to force the Denver Nuggets to offer him a contract extension, he is expected to leave the team given that the Nuggets cannot afford to pay him as big a contract as he would like. In the event that Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is not made a better offer by the Nuggets, one might wonder which team will find a way to add him to their roster.
Many fans believe the Philadelphia 76ers will pick up Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
If KCP wishes to join a team that will pay him more money but also allow for a chance at winning a title, the Philadelphia 76ers are certainly one of the best options. The 76ers have a lot of cap space and could certainly use an experienced wing defender like Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.
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Fans are entertaining the idea and think that KCP would do well with the 76ers. In any case, all of this depends on which team makes him the best offer. After all, the 2x NBA champion could join any team regardless of their chances at contending if he is more focused on getting a large contract. One should wonder which team KCP will find himself on to start next season.