Back in July, the Milwaukee Bucks pounced on Cole Anthony before anyone knew the Grizzlies had officially let him go as part of a buyout agreement. That clever move is already paying off, as Anthony looks like just the player the Bucks hoped they'd found in the spunky bucket-getter.
Anthony brings the Bucks the scoring spark they craved
Memphis acquired Anthony in a trade with Orlando for Desmond Bane, tried to trade him in turn, and then bought him out when they couldn't. While the two sides seemed headed for a buyout, the Bucks' signing still came somewhat out of the blue.