COLE ANTHONY NEWS

Traded to Memphis The Magic traded Anthony, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, four unprotected first-round picks and one first-round pick swap to the Grizzlies on Sunday in exchange for Desmond Bane, Shams...

Impact After a breakout sophomore campaign, Anthony's statistics have decreased across the board in three consecutive campaigns, culminating in career lows in points (9.4), rebounds (3.0), assists (2.0), and minutes (18.4) during the 2024-25 season. He signed a two-year, $26 million extension with the Magic in October of 2023, which included a team option for 2026-27. There's an entire offseason to play out, but Anthony finds himself in a tough competition for backup backcourt minutes in Memphis with Scotty Pippen and Luke Kennard.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Magic open to trading Cole Anthony, Jonathan Isaac Kevin O’Connor: Orlando’s interesting. You mentioned them. I’ve heard they’re open to trading Cole Anthony and Jonathan Isaac with a first-r...

JUNE 11 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Limited impact in 19 minutes Anthony chipped in three points (1-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block across 19 minutes during Tuesday's 120-89 loss to the Celtics in Game 5 of the f...

Impact Orlando wasn't able to generate much offense from their backcourt trio of Anthony, Anthony Black and Cory Joseph -- all three combined for 11 points as Orlando was knocked out of the postseason. None of those players stepped up much in the absence of Jalen Suggs (knee), as they formed a timeshare at the point guard slot to limit the upside of each other. Anthony finished the regular season with 67 appearances and averages of 9.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.1 three-pointers on 42.4 percent shooting from the field.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Goes scoreless in Game 4 Anthony closed Sunday's 107-98 loss to the Celtics in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with no counting stats over two minutes.

Impact Anthony failed to make an impact Sunday against the defending NBA champions, as he saw the floor for a team-low two minutes. Throughout the first four games of this first-round series with Boston, Anthony has racked up just eight points, four rebounds and five assists across 31 minutes.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Wagner and Banchero help Magic beat Celtics 95-93 to cut Boston's lead to 2-1

Franz Wagner scored 32 points, Paolo Banchero added 29 and the Orlando Magic beat Boston 95-93 on Friday night to cut the Celtics’ lead to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference first-round...

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Cole Anthony propels his Magic teammates to the playoffs: 'That felt so good' Orlando's fifth-year guard has endured a rocky season. But in an East Play-In game, he made a huge difference.

APRIL 16 • NYTIMES.COM

2025 NBA Play-In Tournament highlights: Warriors, Magic clinch playoff berths

Here are all the highlights from Day 1 of the NBA play-in tournament.

APRIL 16 • FOX SPORTS

Magic claim 7th seed with win over Hawks ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Cole Anthony came off the Magic bench with 26 points and six assists to lead the Orlando Magic to a 120-95 win over the...

APRIL 16 • THESTAR.COM

Paolo Banchero comes up big for the Magic despite small numbers in a play-in win over Hawks

Orlando’s Paolo Banchero did not have a good game statistically in his first Play-In Tournament

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Hawks' fourth-quarter implosion vs. Magic seals need for second play-in game ORLANDO -- The Hawks cut their deficit in Tuesday’s play-in game at the Kia Center to six points at the end of the third quarter. Then the M...

APRIL 16 • AJC.COM

Magic pull away from Hawks, earn playoff date with Celtics Cole Anthony scored 13 of his 26 points in a fourth-quarter surge Tuesday night, allowing the Orlando Magic to claim a playoff berth via a 1...

APRIL 16 • SACBEE.COM

Provides spark off bench Anthony tallied 26 points (10-17 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six assists and three rebounds in 20 minutes during Tuesday's 120-95 Play-In Game win over the Hawks.

Impact Anthony's efficient shooting helped him lead Orlando in scoring Tuesday despite coming off the bench. The 24-year-old guard actually played more than starting guard Cory Joseph, who logged just 18 minutes. Anthony will likely continue to be heavily featured off Orlando's bench during their first-round playoff matchup with the Celtics.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Magic pull away from Hawks, earn playoff date with Celtics Cole Anthony scored 13 of his 26 points in a fourth-quarter surge Tuesday night, allowing the Orlando Magic to claim a playoff berth via a 1...

APRIL 16 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Limited in loss Sunday Anthony totaled two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three assists and one steal over 13 minutes during Sunday's 117-105 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Anthony played just 13 minutes, possibly due to the fact the coaching staff was holding him out in preparation for Tuesday's Play-In game against the Hawks. Although it's been an up-and-down season for Anthony, it is likely he will be called upon a little more should the Magic have any hopes of making noise during the playoffs.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in loss Sunday Anthony totaled two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three assists and one steal over 13 minutes during Sunday's 117-105 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Anthony played just 13 minutes, possibly due to the fact the coaching staff was holding him out in preparation for Tuesday's Play-In game against the Hawks. Although it's been an up-and-down season for Anthony, it is likely he will be called upon a little more should the Magic have any hopes of making noise during the playoffs.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Magic clinch 7th spot in Eastern Conference with win over Celtics ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Franz Wagner scored 23 points, Cole Anthony came off the bench with 18 points and the Orlando Magic beat the Boston Cel...

APRIL 10 • THESTAR.COM

Red hot from deep off bench Anthony finished with 18 points (6-13 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds and three assists over 22 minutes in Wednesday's 96-76 win over Boston.

Impact Anthony shined off the Magic bench in Wednesday's contest, connecting on a team-high mark from three while hauling in a team-high-tying rebound total and finishing second on the team in scoring. Anthony set a new season high in threes made while recording his 10th outing of the year with 18 or more points.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Magic clinch No. 7 seed with easy win over shorthanded Celtics Franz Wager scored 23 points and Cole Anthony finished with 18 as the Orlando Magic extended their winning streak to four games by earning a...

APRIL 10 • KANSASCITY.COM

Magic clinch 7th spot in Eastern Conference with 96-76 win over depleted Celtics

Franz Wagner scored 23 points, Cole Anthony came off the bench with 18 points and the Orlando Magic beat the Boston Celtics 96-76 to clinch seventh place in the Eastern Conference...

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Solid outing in return Anthony (toe) contributed nine points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block across 19 minutes during Tuesday's 116-105 victory over San A...

Impact Anthony made his return to action following a seven-game absence due to a left big toe strain. The 24-year-old combo guard produced a solid stat line from the second unit. However, he did struggle with efficiency during his first game since March 16 against the Cavaliers, when he aggravated the toe injury and played only six minutes. Anthony's return to the lineup will likely mean fewer minutes for Cory Joseph, who remained in the starting five but played only 18 minutes Tuesday.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Tuesday Anthony (toe) is listed as available for Tuesday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Anthony will return to the court following a seven-game absence due to a left big toe strain. The 24-year-old missed nine of the club's last 10 games in March and is slated to come off the bench during his return, with the club opting to keep Cory Joseph in the starting lineup.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

San Antonio takes on Orlando, seeks to halt 4-game skid

San Antonio aims to break its four-game skid when the San Antonio Spurs play Orlando

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Game-time call for Tuesday Anthony (toe) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Anthony was held out of Monday's clash with the Clippers due to a left toe strain, but he'll have another chance to return Tuesday. He hasn't taken the court since March 16 as a result of the injury and the team hasn't provided much in terms of how much he's been able to ramp up his basketball activities.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE