Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is poised to enter free agency after opting out of his $15.4 million player option for the upcoming 2024/25 season with the Denver Nuggets.
Sources from The Athletic, including Shams Charania and Tony Jones, confirmed via Twitter that the veteran shooting guard will explore unrestricted free agency.
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
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 27, 2024
Despite his decision, Caldwell-Pope remains open to a potential return to Denver. However, competition is expected to be fierce for the services of the versatile wing, known for his sharpshooting and defensive prowess. According to Charania and Jones, several teams with salary cap flexibility are lining up to pursue him.
A key contributor during the Los Angeles Lakers’ championship run in 2020 and the Denver Nuggets’ title campaign in 2023, Caldwell-Pope has maintained an impressive 40.3% three-point shooting percentage over the past five seasons, solidifying his reputation as a reliable perimeter threat and lockdown defender.