Cole Anthony News, Rumors, Updates - Orlando Magic

Tweaks thigh injury Anthony tweaked his right thigh during Tuesday's 113-92 loss to Minnesota, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Anthony wasn't on the injury report coming into Tuesday's game, but his right thigh was an issue at the beginning of the month. According to coach Jamahl Mosley, Anthony's thigh flared up on him during the game and that's why he was limited to seven minutes. The guard should be considered questionable for Friday's game against Miami.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Anthony (quadriceps) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Anthony missed Wednesday's game against the Kings due to a bruised right quad, but he'll be able to return to action Friday. He could see increased run against Denver with Gary Harris (calf) sidelined once again.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Anthony (quad) won't play Wednesday at Sacramento.

Impact Anthony was downgraded to questionable earlier Wednesday with a bruised right quad, and he'll end up missing the contest. His next chance to play will come Friday against the Nuggets. In the meantime expect Anthony Black and Franz Wagner to see more on-ball duties while Gary Harris could see more minutes off the bench.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Top scorer off bench in victory Anthony recorded 12 points (4-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal over 24 minutes during Saturday's 117-110 win over the Pacers.

Impact Anthony led all players in Saturday's contest in scoring and rebounds while connecting on a pair of threes and ending as one of four Magic players with a double-digit point total. Anthony has put together a nice season for Orlando, tallying at least 10 points, five rebounds and three assists in two straight outings and in seven contests this year.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active on boards Thursday Anthony accumulated 18 points (7-17 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists and two steals in 33 minutes during Thursday's 118-114 loss to the Bucks.

Impact Anthony came into Thursday with just 10 rebounds over his previous five games combined, but he surpassed that total in one night with his season-high 11 boards against the Bucks. The point guard added 18 points to finish with his second double-double of the campaign. Anthony came off the bench despite Markelle Fultz (knee) and Jalen Suggs (wrist) being out of action, while Anthony Black got the starting nod. However, Anthony logged a starter-like 33 minutes to Black's 20, and the former continues to be the better fantasy option despite working strictly as a reserve this season.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leading scorer in Wednesday's loss Anthony had a team-high 20 points (8-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 25 minutes during Wednesday's 115-106 loss to the Heat.

Impact The fourth-year guard has remained on the bench even with Markelle Fultz (knee) injured, and while Anthony has scored at least 20 points five times in the last 12 games, his court time has remained a little erratic. Over that stretch, he's averaging 16.8 points, 3.8 boards, 3.7 assists, 1.3 threes, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks in 25.2 minutes a contest.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Minutes on downturn Anthony finished with six points (2-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four assists and one rebound across 19 minutes in Sunday's 114-97 loss to the Celtics.

Impact After a 13-game stretch from Nov. 14 through Dec. 8 in which he averaged 16.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.5 three-pointers, 0.7 steals and 0.7 blocks in 27.8 minutes per contest, Anthony has seen both his playing time and production trend downward. He's reached double figures in the scoring column once in his last three outings, despite shooting a solid 45.5 percent from the floor overall. Rather than poor efficiency, a decline in minutes seems to be the biggest culprit for Anthony's drop in scoring -- he's topped out at 20 minutes during that three-game stretch. With Markelle Fultz (knee) seemingly closing in on a return to action, Anthony could struggle to see his role expand from its current level in the Magic's future contests.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another double-digit game off bench Anthony tallied 16 points (6-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six assists and three rebounds over 24 minutes in Friday's 123-91 win over Detroit.

Impact Anthony led all bench players in Friday's game in scoring and assists while posting his third straight game with 16 or more points off the Magic bench. Anthony has tallied at least 15 points in 14 contests this season, adding five or more assists in seven of those outings.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps thriving in bench role Anthony recorded 20 points (8-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block across 31 minutes during Saturday's 129-101 loss to the Nets.

Impact Anthony has struggled to secure a starting role this season, but there's no reason to move him from his bench role, as he has settled himself as one of the best second-unit scoring weapons in The Association. Anthony has reached the 20-point mark on a semi-regular basis, hitting that threshold five times already, and he's averaging a robust 17.2 points per game off the bench over his last 10 contests.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drops 25 points off bench Anthony ended Wednesday's 139-120 win over the Wizards with 25 points (9-16 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, five assists and two blocks across 26 minutes.

Impact Anthony has consistently scored in double figures early in the season, but he's reached another level in recent matchups, scoring 20-plus points in three of his last four appearances. He's also been productive in secondary categories during that time and has averaged 22.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists in 29.0 minutes per game. He's shot 50 percent from the floor during his recent hot stretch, and it wouldn't be surprising to see his scoring results decrease once his shooting percentage regresses to the mean.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Erupts for 30 points Anthony produced 30 points (9-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 11-12 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals in 32 minutes during Sunday's 130-117 victory over the Hornets.

Impact Anthony set a new season high for points scored, and this was the fifth time in his career he reached at least 30 points. Anthony Black has been starting for Orlando in Markelle Fultz's (knee) place, but Anthony has been far more productive and gets the bulk of the point guard minutes. Over his last six games, Anthony is averaging 17.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.3 three-pointers.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Franz Wagner, Cole Anthony score 30 each, Magic beat Hornets 130-117 for 7th straight win

Franz Wagner and Cole Anthony scored 30 points each to help the Orlando Magic pull away for a 130-117 victory over the Charlotte Hornets and extend their win streak to seven games

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Supplies 20 off bench in win Anthony produced 20 points (6-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT) and five rebounds in 29 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 124-119 win over the Nuggets.

Impact The 20 points tied his season high, set back in Orlando's opener, while Anthony grabbed at least five boards for the sixth straight game. The fourth-year guard is averaging 14.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.5 threes over that stretch as he continues to take advantage of the absence of Markelle Fultz (knee) from the lineup.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Nears triple-double despite woes Anthony posted 11 points (3-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Friday's 103-97 victory over Chicago.

Impact On the surface, Anthony's stat line was decent since he ended just two boards and three assists away from recording a triple-double as the Magic topped the Bulls. However, Anthony had another rough shooting performance, something that has been a trend for him of late. He's hitting just 27.9 percent of his shots from the field across his last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

UNC Pro Cole Anthony Shines as Consistent Magic Contributor Cole Anthony, who agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract extension with the Orlando Magic before the season began, tends to be inconsi...

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Serviceable effort Wednesday Anthony produced 16 points (6-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 96-94 win over the Bulls.

Impact Anthony tallied 16 points in the victory Wednesday, an improved performance compared to last week. Despite some inconsistency, Anthony has scored in double digits in all but two games thus far, providing the Magic with a reliable scoring threat off the bench. His overall upside is limited, but even so, he certainly isn't out of place on a 12-team fantasy roster.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles from floor in loss Anthony chipped in 10 points (2-10 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds and two assists across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 124-104 loss to the Nets.

Impact Anthony shot the ball poorly once again Tuesday, the third straight game he has shot no better than 20 percent. Despite an ongoing knee concern for Markelle Fultz, Anthony has been unable to make the most of his opportunity. With that said, he should turn it around at some point and make for a worthwhile streaming target when his shot starts to fall.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pours in 19 Anthony provided 19 points (7-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), two rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal in 30 minutes during Monday's 117-102 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Anthony received a starter's workload despite coming off the bench as usual Monday. Although his minutes have fluctuated through Orlando's first seven games, Anthony has hit double-digit scoring in every contest.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shines off bench in win Anthony notched 18 points (5-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and two steals in 31 minutes during Thursday's 115-113 victory over the Jazz.

Impact Markelle Fultz was a late scratch due to left knee swelling, so Gary Harris joined the first unit. However, Harris suffered a groin injury in the first half and didn't return, forcing Joe Ingles to start the second half. While Ingles started, Anthony and Anthony Black were the ones who stepped up their production for the shorthanded Magic. If Fultz and Harris remain sidelined, Anthony may get a look with the first unit moving forward. Even before the injuries, Anthony was impressing off the bench. Across five appearances, he's averaging 15.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.0 steals in 24.4 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive night with second unit Anthony closed with 18 points (6-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-6 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block over 28 minutes during Friday's 102-97 victory over the Trail Blazers.

Impact Anthony now has two strong games under his belt, but the Magic seem intent on keeping the keys in Markelle Fultz's hands. Although accuracy has been a problem during his career, Anthony's numbers in the latter part of last season were trending up, and he's started off the year with a 51.9 percent conversion rate. Fultz and Jalen Suggs will continue to hinder Anthony's fantasy relevancy, but he's only an injury away from a huge usage boost.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shines off bench Wednesday Anthony logged 20 points (8-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds and two assists in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 116-86 victory over the Rockets.

Impact Anthony and the Magic agreed to a three-year, $39 million extension just before the start of the regular season, and he celebrated that by leading Orlando in scoring in the season opener despite coming off the bench. Anthony, who ended just two boards shy of a double-double, should be one of the Magic's main bench options going forward.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Anthony, Gary Harris' strong bench play push Magic over Rockets Cole Anthony and Gary Harris combined for 31 points off the bench as the Orlando Magic christened the start of their 35th anniversary season...

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

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Franz Wagner, Cole Anthony score 30 each, Magic beat Hornets 130-117 for 7th straight win