76ers get contract update on LeBron James' former 2020 championship teammate

On Friday, it was revealed that the 76ers were the team that LeBron James chose to play with next season.

It's a major move for the franchise, and it comes just a few weeks after the team traded for 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown.

Philadelphia managed to sign another former NBA champion on Saturday, and this player is very familiar with LeBron James.

76ers get contract update on LeBron James' former 2020 championship teammate

ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Saturday that guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was nearing a buyout deal with the Grizzlies and is expected to sign with the 76ers.

This is a solid addition for the 76ers to get on the buyout market as they finalize their roster.

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They need cheaper moves like this, as they navigate the first and second apron and other financial restrictions.

KCP was a teammate of James' with the Lakers from the 2018-19 season to the 2020-21 season.

Most notably, he was part of the Lakers' 2020 title roster, starting in 21 playoff games that postseason.

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He also won a title with the Nuggets in the 2022-2023 season.

The 76ers are hoping a veteran like him, no matter what his role is this season, can help contribute to the 76ers' first title in 44 years.

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