COLE ANTHONY NEWS

Full stat line off bench Anthony finished with 14 points (6-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 29 minutes during Sunday's 115-110 victory over the Suns.

Impact Although it was rookie first-rounder Tristan da Silva who entered Orlando's starting lineup for the injured Franz Wagner (oblique), it was Anthony who absorbed the lion's share of Wagner's vacated playing time and supplied a full stat line Sunday. Anthony's 29 minutes were a season-high figure, and it would appear initially the 24-year-old guard could be one of the main beneficiaries of Wagner's indefinite absence after Anthony held an inconsistent role in the second unit thus far this season. Given the uncertainty surrounding head coach Jamahl Mosley's rotation on a nightly basis going forward, fantasy managers in most leagues should still take a wait-and-see approach before adding Anthony off waiver wires, but he's worth a speculative pickup in deep leagues for the time being.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

UNC Basketball Product Cole Anthony Soars for Insane Swat The one-year UNC basketball sensation has aided Orlando's notably perseverant start.

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Thrives off bench Monday Anthony registered 16 points (6-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds and four assists across 27 minutes during Monday's 95-84 victory over the Hornets.

Impact Anthony tied his best scoring output of the season in Monday's low-scoring win, but fantasy managers shouldn't get overly enthusiastic about this performance. Anthony has scored in double digits twice this season and is averaging a modest 9.3 minutes per game over his last 10 appearances. Even as depleted as the Magic are right now, the fact that Anthony doesn't see more minutes off the bench is a testament to how deep he sits in the team's depth chart.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Makes impact off bench Anthony notched 16 points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 8-8 FT) and two rebounds across 15 minutes during Sunday's 121-94 victory over Washington.

Impact Orlando handled business early on in this contest, allowing Anthony to get some extra run. He made the most of his newfound minutes with a season-high mark of 16 points. Given his minimal role so far this season, fantasy managers will not want to overreact this outlier performance.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal action in loss Anthony closed with two points (1-4 FG, 0-1 FT), one rebound and two assists in eight minutes during Friday's 120-109 loss to Cleveland.

Impact After being a heavily featured part of Orlando's bench backcourt in the first two games of the season, Anthony has averaged just 6.8 minutes per contest over his last four appearances. Unless Anthony begins to receive more playing time, he is unlikely to garner significant fantasy interest.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Magic's Cole Anthony open when discussing what led to 'DNP' at Bulls The Magic guard shared a conversation he had with coach Jamahl Mosley before Wednesday’s game against the Bulls. “I mean, this is what happe...

OCTOBER 31 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Catches DNP-CD on Wednesday Anthony was a DNP-Coach's Decision for Wednesday's loss to the Bulls.

Impact Per Sports Illustrated's Mason Williams, Anthony stated, "[I] wasn't playing that well, me and [Magic coach Jamahl Mosley] had a conversation. He keeps it a buck with me, I'm gonna keep it a buck with him. And I mean, this is what happens. It's a business, man." The guard has scored just eight points on 18.8 percent shooting to begin the season. As he's struggled, sophomores Anthony Black and Jett Howard have found more consistent run this season.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Limited run in loss Anthony recorded four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two assists and one steal over eight minutes during Saturday's 124-111 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Anthony was efficient shooting the rock but saw only eight minutes of action Saturday. The 24-year-old's minutes have gradually decreased over the last three years, and the guard has taken a backseat to Jalen Suggs and Anthony Black three games into the season. Anthony is only expected to serve as a streaming option in fantasy formats with Orlando's depth this season.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Productive off bench Monday Anthony delivered 11 points (3-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds, two assists and a steal across 14 minutes off the bench in Monday's 106-104 preseason loss to the Pelicans.

Impact Anthony didn't need a lot of minutes to make an impact off the bench in this preseason opener, and while his three-point shooting wasn't good, he still ended as one of three Orlando players with double-digit points. Anthony is expected to open the regular season as Jalen Suggs' primary backup at the point guard position, but that role shouldn't translate to a lot of fantasy upside outside of the very deep formats and dynasty leagues.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Magic PG Cole Anthony Crucial in Game 6 Win vs. Cavaliers Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony stepped up in a big way to push their 2024 NBA Playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers to Gam...

MAY 4 • SI.COM

Closes game Friday Anthony accumulated nine points (4-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 19 minutes during Friday's 103-96 win over the Cavaliers in Game 6 of the first...

Impact Anthony closed the game Friday, providing the Magic with some much-needed floor spacing. With Gary Harris (hamstring), Anthony slid into a larger role, something that could stick for Game 7 should Harris remain sidelined.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Another poor outing Anthony produced three points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, three assists and one steal over 15 minutes during Saturday's 112-89 win over the Cavaliers in Game 4 of the f...

Impact Aside from a 10-point outing in Game 3, Anthony has scored only seven points (1-15 FG) during the postseason thus far. He averaged 11.5 points on 43.5 percent shooting during the regular season.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Leader off bench in balanced outing Anthony amassed 13 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two steals over 17 minutes during Sunday's 113-88 victory over the Bucks.

Impact Anthony led all bench players in Sunday's regular-season finale in scoring while hauling in a handful of rebounds and handing out a quartet of assists in a balanced outing on the second unit. Anthony, who also swiped a pair of steals, recorded at least 10 points, four rebounds and four assists in two of his final three games of the regular season.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Bounces back against Milwaukee Anthony closed with 23 points (9-14 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one block across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 117-99 loss to the Bucks.

Impact After scoring just 24 total points in his last five outings, Anthony recorded a team-high 24 points in Wednesday's loss. The 23-year-old guard has now posted 10 games this season with at least 20 points. Over his previous 10 appearances, Anthony is shooting 43.2 percent on 4.4 three-point attempts per game.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Non-exisitent again Friday Anthony supplied two points (1-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal in 19 minutes during Friday's 124-115 loss to the Hornets.

Impact Anthony vanished in the loss, scoring fewer than 10 points for the fourth time in the past five games. He is one of the most inconsistent players around, with his overall value typically reliant on whether his shot is falling. Given the lack of upside, there is no reason to hold him outside of very deep formats.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Solid output off bench Saturday Anthony contributed 15 points (5-11 FG, 5-8 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and one steal in 17 minutes during Saturday's 118-88 win over Memphis.

Impact Anthony has been one of the most productive bench scorers in the Eastern Conference, and he made his presence felt in this one with a strong showing, particularly from three-point range. Anthony has now drained multiple threes in six games in a row, scoring in dougle digits five times during that stretch. His scoring exploits will be valuable in fantasy, but the fact that he's experiencing a drop in most of his stats for the third consecutive season diminishes his long-term value in dynasty formats.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Leading scorer vs. Warriors Anthony ended with 26 points (10-17 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 101-93 loss to the Warriors.

Impact Anthony provided the scoring firepower off the bench Wednesday with Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs and the rest of the Magic starters struggling with their shot. Anthony has now scored in double digits in each of his last four games, and he is averaging 12.0 points on 46.2 percent shooting, 4.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists over 23.2 minutes per game in March.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Magic in scoring Tuesday Anthony produced 21 points (9-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 21 minutes during Tuesday's 112-92 win over the Hornets.

Impact Tuesday marked the eighth time Anthony has scored 20-plus points, the last time being Jan. 5 against the Nuggets. It was also the fifth time he's hit three threes in a game, which ties a season high. Anthony is averaging 10.2 points per game in March but is shooting just 25.0 percent from three on 3.6 3PA/G over that stretch.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Leads bench with 12 points Friday Anthony contributed 12 points (4-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds across 22 minutes during Friday's 113-103 victory over the Raptors.

Impact Anthony entered Friday's game shooting 36.0 percent from the field and 14.3 percent from three on 3.5 3PA/G in March, but he was able to provide solid production in the win. Anthony has come off the bench in every game this season after being a starter in 2021-22, and the 2020 first-round pick is averaging a career-low 11.6 points per game this season.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Records 14 points off bench Anthony amassed 14 points (5-11 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two steals over 23 minutes during Tuesday's 101-89 victory over the Hornets.

Impact Anthony bounced back from two subpar outings off the bench, including a two-point effort (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt) against the Pistons on Sunday, to deliver his 40th game with double-digit points, all of them coming off the bench. Anthony will have a fair share of low-scoring efforts due to his bench role, but more often than not, he'll be a reliable scoring alternative for the Magic. That said, he's averaging only 9.2 points per game since the beginning of February.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Active off bench in Sunday loss Anthony contributed 15 points (6-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-3 FT), three rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 30 minutes during Sunday's 109-92 loss to the Hawks.

Impact Anthony continues to play off the bench even in games where Markelle Fultz isn't starting, as was the case Sunday, but that's a testament to how well he plays with the second unit. He's scored in double digits in six of his last seven appearances off the bench, a span in which he's averaging 11.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists per contest.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Posts double-double off bench Anthony accumulated 14 points (5-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds and three assists in 30 minutes during Saturday's 114-108 overtime win over the Bulls.

Impact Anthony made his presence felt off the bench Saturday, tying his season-high mark in rebounds and scoring in double digits for the 34th time. A steady offensive weapon off the bench for the Magic, Anthony remains valuable in fantasy despite his bench role, but it's worth noting he has now gone 13 straight contests without reaching the 15-point mark.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Reserves such as guard Anthony fill key roles as Magic defeat Chicago The backup guard — who finished with 14 points and 11 rebounds in the Magic’s 114-108 overtime victory vs. Chicago — has been part of the re...

FEBRUARY 11 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Scores 11 points off bench Anthony notched 11 points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and two assists over 16 minutes during Wednesday's 108-98 victory over the Spurs.

Impact Anthony has been extremely inconsistent in terms of his scoring figures, and his bench role doesn't do him any favors when it comes to his fantasy upside, which is already limited given his contributions. Anthony is averaging just 8.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists across 19.9 minutes per game over his last 10 outings.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Anthony (ankle) isn't listed on the Magic's injury report ahead of Monday's game versus Cleveland.

Impact Anthony tweaked his ankle during Sunday's win over Miami, but as expected, he'll be fine moving forward. The backup guard has been inconsistent in January, scoring in double figures just five times over his last 10 appearances. During that stretch, he's averaged 9.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.5 steals-plus-blocks in 23.2 minutes per game.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE