Mar 4, 2013; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Brandon Jennings (3) reacts after a foul call against the Bucks during the game against the Utah Jazz at the Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Brandon Jennings Comments On Milwaukee Bucks Latest Signing

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 13, 2025 9:36 PM ET

On Sunday, the Memphis Grizzlies announced that they had officially waived Cole Anthony (after a contract buyout).

The former UNC star is coming off a season where he averaged 9.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists per contest while shooting 42.4% from the field and 35.3% from the three-point range in 67 games.

Via Grizzlies PR: "The @memgrizz today announced the team has reached a buyout agreement with Cole Anthony."

The @memgrizz today announced the team has reached a buyout agreement with Cole Anthony. pic.twitter.com/6W4Luan2lT
— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) July 13, 2025

ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Anthony will now sign a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Via Charania (on Saturday): "Cole Anthony has agreed to a contract buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies and plans to sign with the Milwaukee Bucks after he clears waivers, sources tell ESPN. Grizzlies finalized the buyout with Jeff Schwartz and Javon Phillips of Excel Sports for Anthony's new opportunity."

Cole Anthony has agreed to a contract buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies and plans to sign with the Milwaukee Bucks after he clears waivers, sources tell ESPN. Grizzlies finalized the buyout with Jeff Schwartz and Javon Phillips of Excel Sports for Anthony's new opportunity. pic.twitter.com/HnCsmxaqcz
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 13, 2025

Following the news, former Bucks star Brandon Jennings sent out a post that had over 900 likes.

Jennings wrote: "Welcome Cole Anthony to the 414

Let’s get ittttttttt"

Welcome Cole Anthony to the 414

Let’s get ittttttttt
— Brandon Jennings (@Tuff__Crowd) July 13, 2025

Considering Jennings is one of the most popular Bucks guards in team history, fans will likely enjoy seeing him endorse the addition of Anthony.

Via The Milwaukee Bucks (on November 14, 2024): "15 years ago today, rookie Brandon Jennings dropped 55.

Last night he got to witness Giannis drop 59."

15 years ago today, rookie Brandon Jennings dropped 55.

Last night he got to witness Giannis drop 59. pic.twitter.com/r22i2tQA6b
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 14, 2024

Anthony was the 15th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.

He has played five total seasons for Orlando.

Cole Anthony has agreed to a contract buyout with the Grizzlies and plans to sign with the Bucks after he clears waivers, per @ShamsCharania pic.twitter.com/r1BVVgHWF3
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 13, 2025

As for Jennings, he played for the Washington Wizards, New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic (in addition to Milwaukee).

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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