Guard Cole Anthony agreed to a contract buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies and plans to signal with the Milwaukee Bucks after he clears waivers, sources instructed ESPN on Saturday evening.
The Grizzlies finalized Anthony’s buyout along with his representatives, Jeff Schwartz and Javon Phillips of Excel Sports activities, on Saturday for Anthony, who enters his sixth NBA season. Anthony, 25, is anticipated to signal a one-year cope with the Bucks, sources mentioned.
The Grizzlies acquired Anthony, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, 4 unprotected first-round picks and one first-round decide swap within the blockbuster commerce that despatched Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic.
Anthony, recognized for his scoring means, averaged 12.5 factors, 4.3 assists and three.8 rebounds in 5 years with the Magic. He was the No. 15 decide within the 2020 NBA draft. In keeping with ESPN Analysis, Anthony has ranked within the prime 5 in complete factors and assists off the bench the previous three seasons.
The Grizzlies have been working with Anthony’s representatives towards a decision that enables him to discover a new house and creates area for Memphis to renegotiate-and-extend Jaren Jackson Jr. to a brand new five-year, $240 million most deal.