Cole Anthony Joins Bucks After Grizzlies Buyout

Cole Anthony has agreed to a contract buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies and plans to sign a one-year deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, providing backcourt depth after Damian Lillard was waived to make room for Myles Turner. Anthony averaged 9.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.9 assists last season and is expected to contribute significant scoring off the bench. The Bucks are undergoing a roster overhaul, building a younger, faster team around Giannis Antetokounmpo with a projected starting lineup of Kevin Porter Jr., Gary Trent Jr., Kyle Kuzma, Antetokounmpo, and Turner. Anthony's addition is seen as a cost-effective solution to address the point guard void following Lillard's exit. For Memphis, the buyout creates cap flexibility to renegotiate Jaren Jackson Jr.'s extension and pursue other free agents. The Bucks aim to remain championship contenders and satisfy Antetokounmpo with these strategic moves.