The adaptability to the team is very low, and the Grizzlies may send away new players from the backcourt in the next trade?

According to the authoritative ESPN reporter Shams Charania, the Memphis Grizzlies reached an agreement with the Orlando Magic. The Grizzlies sent Desmond Bane to the Magic and obtained Cole Anthony, Kentavious-Caldwell-Pope, four future first-round picks and one first-round swap from the Magic. According to Keith Smith, founder of Spotrac in the US media, if Anthony, who just joined the Grizzlies, is sent away by the team in the next deal, this may be a very normal thing.

Smith believes that Anthony's adaptability with the current substitute point guard Scotty Pippen Jr. of the Grizzlies seems to be very low, and Pippen's position in the team is still relatively stable, and Anthony's value in the team will also be significantly reduced. On the other hand, although sending Bain away and getting Pope and Anthony has created more financial flexibility for the Grizzlies in the long run, this will also lead to further restrictions on the team's operating space this summer. After all, the Grizzlies also obtained the 16th pick in the first round of this year's NBA Draft from the trade. The arrival of this rookie will further lead to the team's salary space being compressed.

In the NBA regular season this season, Anthony made a total of 67 appearances in 82 games, averaging 18.4 minutes per game, averaging 9.4 points, 3 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.5 blocks, and 1.5 turnovers and 2.3 fouls. His shooting percentage was 42.4%, a three-point shooting percentage of 35.3%, and a free throw shooting percentage of 82.3%. In the playoffs, Anthony played 5 games in total, with averaging 10.2 minutes per game, averaging 2.2 points, 1.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.2 blocks, and 1.8 turnovers and 2.4 fouls. His shooting percentage was 28.6%, a three-point shooting percentage of 0%, and a free throw shooting percentage of 75%.

Anthony's performance during the regular season this season was quite average. Although his overall performance was not particularly stable, he could still take on the responsibility of scoring at some point. However, Anthony's instability on the offensive end and his lack of ability on the defensive end all determine that the adaptability between him and Pippen is indeed relatively limited. Currently, Anthony's contract has two years left to expire, with a total amount of US$26.2 million. His salary will be $13.1 million next season, and his salary will also be $13.1 million in the 2026-27 season, but it is a team option. Judging from the amount of the contract, it should not be difficult for the Grizzlies to send Anthony away again, but considering Anthony's performance during the playoffs, they may have to take some chips to send him away. I don't know how the Grizzlies will make a choice.