Caldwell-Pope intends to sign 3-year, $66 million deal with Magic

Brandon Knight

Fresh off a narrow first-round playoff exit, the Orlando Magic upgraded their defense, durability and outside shooting on Sunday when they agreed to a three-year deal, $66 million deal with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, league sources said.

Caldwell-Pope, 31, almost certainly will slot as the Magic’s new starting shooting guard, replacing Gary Harris, whose tenure in Orlando was marred by injuries.

Caldwell-Pope may be the ideal role player to add to a young nucleus that includes All-Star power forward Paolo Banchero, small forward Franz Wagner and combo guard and defensive standout Jalen Suggs.

Although Caldwell-Pope, who is 6-foot-5, hasn’t received much recognition on NBA All-Defensive team voting in recent years, he’s widely regarded as one of the league’s most tenacious
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