Grizzlies' Caldwell-Pope to Miss Rest of Season After Finger Surgery

The 33-year-old guard will undergo a procedure on his right pinky finger and is expected to recover in time for the 2026-27 season.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Memphis Grizzlies guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will miss the remainder of the 2026 NBA season after undergoing surgery on his right pinky finger. The Grizzlies announced that Caldwell-Pope, who averaged 8.4 points, 2.7 assists and 2.5 rebounds per game this season, is expected to make a full recovery in time for the start of the 2026-27 campaign.

Why it matters

Caldwell-Pope's absence is a significant blow to the Grizzlies, who are currently in the playoff hunt in the Western Conference. The veteran guard has been a key contributor for Memphis this season, providing scoring punch and veteran leadership off the bench.

The details

Caldwell-Pope underwent the surgery on Thursday, a day after the Grizzlies initially announced he would have the procedure to address a misalignment in his right pinky finger. The 33-year-old had played in 51 games for Memphis this season, averaging 21.3 minutes per contest.

  • On February 19, 2026, the Grizzlies announced that Caldwell-Pope would undergo surgery on his right pinky finger.
  • Caldwell-Pope had the procedure on February 20, 2026.

The players

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

A 33-year-old guard for the Memphis Grizzlies who will miss the remainder of the 2026 NBA season after undergoing surgery on his right pinky finger.

Memphis Grizzlies

An NBA team currently in the playoff hunt in the Western Conference, who will be without Kentavious Caldwell-Pope for the rest of the season due to his finger injury.

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What they’re saying

“Caldwell-Pope will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on his right pinky finger.”

— Memphis Grizzlies

What’s next

Caldwell-Pope is expected to make a full recovery in time for the start of the 2026-27 NBA season.

The takeaway

The loss of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is a significant blow to the Memphis Grizzlies' playoff hopes, as the veteran guard has been a key contributor this season. However, the team is optimistic he will be fully recovered in time for the start of the 2026-27 campaign.