Caldwell-Pope left the Nuggets to join the Magic in the offseason after signing a three-year, $66 million deal during the offseason. His role in Denver was limited to being a spot-up shooter in an offense that featured Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray as the alpha dogs on a nightly basis. Though his situation won't change too much in Orlando, there's a chance he might have a more significant responsibility on offense due to his status as a veteran with tons of playoff experience under his belt. After all, the two best players in the Orlando roster, Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, have combined for just five years in The Association, whereas this will be Caldwell-Pope's 12th campaign in the NBA. Caldwell-Pope averaged 10.1 points per game, 2.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 40.6 percent from three-point range in 2023-24. Don't be surprised if those numbers experience a slight uptick due to a potential higher usage rage, but either way, the fact he's scored in double digits while shooting at least 39 percent from deep in his last three years playing for a contending team bodes well for his chances of making an even bigger fantasy impact in Orlando. He can be particularly effective in category-based leagues since he can chip in with points, shooting percentages and peripheral stats, such as assists and steals, on a nightly basis.
