Overview

• Memphis finalized Cole Anthony’s buyout on July 13, removing his remaining $26.2 million salary from its books
• The buyout freed enough cap room for the Grizzlies to agree on a five-year, $240 million maximum extension with Jaren Jackson Jr.
• Once Jackson Jr.’s deal is official, Memphis plans to sign forwards Santi Aldama and guard Ty Jerome to bolster its young core
• The Bucks expect to ink Anthony to a one-year contract after he clears waivers, addressing their point guard vacancy
• Giannis Antetokounmpo has expressed a positive inclination to stay in Milwaukee, reinforcing the franchise’s offseason blueprint