Cole Anthony Joins Milwaukee Bucks After Agreement with Grizzlies
Guard Cole Anthony has reached an agreement for the termination of his contract with the Memphis Grizzlies and plans to sign with the Milwaukee Bucks once he clears waivers, according to sources.
The Grizzlies finalized Anthony’s buyout agreement with his representatives, Jeff Schwartz and Javon Phillips of Excel Sports, on Saturday. Anthony, 25, is preparing for his sixth NBA season.
Anthony is expected to sign a one-year contract with the Bucks.
The Grizzlies acquired Anthony, along with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, four unprotected first-round picks, and a first-round pick swap in the trade that sent Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic.
Anthony, known for his scoring ability, averaged 12.5 points, 4.3 assists, and 3.8 rebounds in five years with the Magic. He was the 15th overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft. According to data, Anthony has been in the top five in total points and assists off the bench in the last three seasons.
The Grizzlies have been working with Anthony’s representatives to find a solution that allows him to find a new team and create space for Memphis to renegotiate and extend Jaren Jackson Jr. a new five-year, $240 million maximum contract.
