Guard Cole Anthony Agrees Buyout with Grizzlies, Expected to Join Bucks

Cole Anthony has agreed to a contract buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies and plans to sign with the Milwaukee Bucks after clearing waivers. Anthony was traded to Memphis earlier this offseason in the Desmond Bane deal but never played for the Grizzlies before the buyout. The move provides Memphis with additional cap space and helps facilitate a significant extension for Jaren Jackson Jr. Meanwhile, the Bucks, aiming to strengthen their roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo following a disappointing playoff exit, view Anthony as a dynamic combo guard who can add scoring punch and backcourt depth. Anthony averaged 9.4 points, 3.0 assists, and 2.9 rebounds per game last season and is expected to help replace injured Damian Lillard. This low-risk signing offers Milwaukee a potential sixth-man scorer and energy boost off the bench while aligning with Memphis's strategy of youth development and financial flexibility.