New Report on Grizzlies Looking to Trade Recently-Acquired Guard

The Memphis Grizzlies have made several offseason acquisitions, including Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Ty Jerome, and Cedric Coward, and anticipate development from young players like Cam Spencer, GG Jackson, and Jaylen Wells.

Following a disappointing first-round playoff loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Grizzlies are reportedly still active in the trade market. According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the team has been shopping guards Cole Anthony and John Konchar in trade discussions both before and during the NBA Summer League.

Sources indicate Anthony is unlikely to remain with Memphis. If a trade cannot be found, the two sides are expected to reach a buyout agreement. Anthony is entering the second year of a three-year, $39 million contract that includes a team option for the third season, making it effectively an expiring deal. However, trading him likely requires a player swap, and if Memphis refuses to attach additional assets, he will likely hit the buyout market.

Anthony is coming off his fifth NBA season, where he averaged career lows in points and minutes per game. His path to playing time in Memphis is further blocked by the presence of guards like Scotty Pippen Jr. and Ty Jerome on the roster.