Grizzlies' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Out for Season After Finger Surgery

The veteran shooting guard will miss the rest of the 2025-26 NBA season due to the injury.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Memphis Grizzlies guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has undergone surgery to address a finger injury and will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 NBA season, the team announced. Caldwell-Pope is expected to make a full recovery in time for the 2026-27 season.

Why it matters

Caldwell-Pope was a key offseason acquisition for the Grizzlies, who were hoping he would provide veteran leadership and outside shooting to complement their young core. His extended absence is a significant blow to the team's playoff aspirations this season.

The details

Caldwell-Pope underwent a surgical procedure to address misalignment in his right index finger. The team expects him to make a full recovery before the start of the 2026-27 season.

  • On February 20, 2026, the Grizzlies announced that Caldwell-Pope had undergone surgery and would miss the rest of the season.

The players

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

A veteran shooting guard who signed with the Grizzlies in the offseason.

Memphis Grizzlies

An NBA team based in Memphis, Tennessee.

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What they’re saying

“Grizzlies guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope underwent a surgical procedure today to address misalignment on his right link finger. He will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season and is expected to make a full recovery in advance of the 2026-27 season.”

— Brett Siegel (ClutchPoints)

The takeaway

The Grizzlies will have to find a way to replace Caldwell-Pope's production and veteran leadership as they push for a playoff spot without him for the rest of the season.