Grizzlies' Caldwell-Pope to miss rest of the season after undergoing finger surgery
Memphis Grizzlies guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, left, pulls in a rebound in front of Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, in Houston. Credit: AP/Michael Wyke
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Grizzlies guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on his right pinky finger.
The Grizzlies had announced Wednesday that Caldwell-Pope would have surgery to address a misalignment of the finger. After Caldwell-Pope had the procedure Thursday, the Grizzlies announced he won't play again this season.
Grizzlies officials said Caldwell-Pope is expected to make a full recovery in time for the start of the 2026-27 season.
The 33-year-old Caldwell-Pope averaged 8.4 points, 2.7 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 21.3 minutes in 51 games this season.
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