Cole Anthony reportedly headed to Milwaukee

By R.L. Bynum

Cole Anthony’s time in Memphis will come to a quick end without ever playing for the Grizzlies, as he reportedly is headed to the Milwaukee Bucks.

ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Anthony has agreed to a contract buyout with the Grizzlies, who acquired the former UNC guard on June 15, along with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, four unprotected first-round picks and a 2025 draft pick, from Orlando for Desmond Bane.

According to what sources are telling Charania, once Anthony clears waivers, he plans to sign with the Milwaukee Bucks.

In Milwaukee, Anthony would play for Coach Doc Rivers and compete for playing time with Kevin Porter Jr., Gary Trent Jr., AJ Green and Ryan Rollins.

Anthony averaged career-lows of 18.1 minutes, 9.4 points and 3.0 rebounds per game last season while tying his career-low with 2.9 assists over 67 games. Over his five seasons at Orlando, he averaged 12.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists.

Anthony only started 22 games last season. His chances of cracking the Memphis starting lineup weren’t good with Ja Morant entrenched at point guard and Caldwell-Pope the likely starter at the two spot.

Anthony’s best game last season was in a 121–114 Dec. 21 home game against Miami, when he scored 35 points.

During Anthony’s only season at Carolina, the 2019–20 season, he averaged 21.2 points and 4.6 assists per game.

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