After Damian Lillard was waived, questions surrounded the point guard position for the Bucks, partially addressed by bringing back Kevin Porter Jr. and Ryan Rollins. But as helpful as those two were down the stretch and into the postseason, covering for Dame’s maladies, it still seemed like Milwaukee was short another ballhandler, to say nothing of the scoring departing the organization with Dame. Well, GM Jon Horst is making a move that will address both, as former Magic point guard Cole Anthony will sign with the Bucks after negotiating a buyout from the Grizzlies, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.
The 25-year-old North Carolina alum was the 15th overall selection of the 2020 NBA Draft by Orlando, where he’s spent all five seasons of his career to date.