Nov 30, 2022; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (50) dunks the ball against the Atlanta Hawks in the fourth quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Milwaukee Bucks Reportedly Signing Former NBA 1st-Round Pick

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 12, 2025 8:37 PM ET

Cole Anthony had spent the first five seasons of his NBA career with the Orlando Magic.

Over the offseason, the former UNC star was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies.

However, ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Anthony will now be bought out by the Grizzlies (and sign with the Milwaukee Bucks).

Via Charania: "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