COLE ANTHONY NEWS

Scores 16 off bench Anthony registered 16 points (7-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt), seven rebounds, four assists and two blocks across 28 minutes during Friday's 116-109 win over the Wizards.

Impact Anthony continues to be a reliable sixth man for the Magic, scoring in double digits in 10 straight games. In that stretch, Anthony has averaged 16.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 0.6 steals and 1.7 three-pointers while shooting 49 percent from the field. Anthony and the Magic will take on the Pistons on April 2 for their next outing.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Anthony taking advantage of midrange opportunities as Magic beat Wizards Cole Anthony has picked up his efficiency in an area of the floor most defenses are willing to leave open.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Scores team-high 21 points Anthony logged 21 points (8-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds and three assists in 31 minutes during Sunday's 119-106 win over the Nets.

Impact Anthony was efficient from the field en route to a team-high 21 points, marking his third 20-plus-point came in March (13 appearances). During that stretch, the third-year guard has averaged 16.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 0.8 steals in 28.7 minutes.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Magic overcome 44 points by Bridges, beat Nets 119-106

Cole Anthony had 21 points to lead eight Orlando scorers in double figures as the Magic overcame Mikal Bridges’ 44 points for a 119-106 win over the Brooklyn Nets

MARCH 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strong from three to lift bench Anthony finished Thursday's 111-106 victory over the Knicks with 18 points (6-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 26 minutes.

Impact Anthony led all bench players in Thursday's game in scoring while finishing with a team-high mark from three and the second-highest point total among Magic players. Anthony has notched at least 15 points and five rebounds in 16 games this season, including in five straight contests. 

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Banchero, Magic turn back Knicks 111-106

Paolo Banchero’s 21 points included a 3 with 1:26 remaining and two free throws in the final seconds to help the Orlando Magic turn back the New York Knicks 111-106

MARCH 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Banchero scores 18 as Magic beat struggling Wizards 122-112

Rookie Pablo Banchero had 18 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, and the Orlando Magic beat the Washington Wizards 122-112

MARCH 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pops for 18 points in win Anthony chipped in 18 points (7-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one steal over 29 minutes during Saturday's 113-108 victory over the Clippers.

Impact Anthony scored in double digits for the fourth straight game, continuing a solid week of production. With Jalen Suggs (concussion) sidelined, Anthony is going to soak up the bulk of the backup minutes behind Markelle Fultz and Gary Harris. While his efficiency can sometimes be an issue, Anthony remains a solid addition to any 12-team roster thanks to volume alone.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falls flat in loss Anthony produced six points (2-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), one rebound and three steals in 22 minutes during Thursday's 131-124 loss to the Jazz.

Impact Gary Harris returned from a two-game absence, forcing Anthony to see his fewest minutes since Feb. 25. Anthony was still heavily involved in the rotation, but his production was disappointing after he dropped 23 points in Orlando's previous game. With the Magic's backcourt at full strength again, it may be hard for Anthony to garner enough usage to remain relevant in standard leagues.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Top scorer off bench in loss Anthony recorded 23 points (9-17 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 134-123 loss to Milwaukee.

Impact Anthony led the Magic off the bench with a team-high scoring mark, also posting a team-high-tying steal total in Tuesday's loss. Anthony has scored 20 or more points in seven games this year, including in two of his last four outings.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks beat Magic 134-123 for 18th win in 19 games

Brook Lopez scored 26 points, Khris Middleton and Jevon Carter each added 24 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Orlando Magic 134-123 for their 18th win in 19 games

MARCH 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Paolo Banchero scores 31 points, Magic beat Hornets 117-106

Paolo Banchero scored 31 points and finally got a couple of shots to fall from long range to help the Orlando Magic beat the Charlotte Hornets 117-106 on Friday night

MARCH 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Team-high 28 points off bench Anthony logged 28 points (10-16 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-7 FT), seven rebounds and four assists across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 139-117 loss to the Bucks.

Impact Anthony got hot in the second quarter with 11 points on a perfect 4-of-4 shooting, adding three assists. He remained highly efficient after the break, knocking down another four of seven shot attempts for 12 points to finish with a team-high 28 points on the night. It was an impressive performance off the bench for Anthony, who had failed to score in double figures in his last two games.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy coming out of break Head coach Jamahl Mosley indicated Wednesday that "everybody's healthy" coming out of the All-Star break and indicated Anthony (wrist) is "okay" ahead of Thursday's game versus the...

Impact The Magic appear to have an injury-free injury report heading into the second half, and Anthony is set to return from a two-game absence due to some soreness in his shooting wrist prior to the break. He should slot in for a regular bench role again, and he averaged 12.4 points, 5.0 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 1.2 blocks over his final five appearances of the first half.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Anthony (wrist) won't play in Tuesday's game versus the Raptors.

Impact Anthony will miss his second straight game Tuesday due to right wrist soreness. Gary Harris and Caleb Houstan should continue to see increased workloads. Anthony's next chance to suit up comes after the All-Star break on Feb. 23 versus the Pistons.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets questionable tag for Tuesday The Magic list Anthony (wrist) as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Raptors, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Since Tuesday marks the second leg of a back-to-back set, the Magic won't hold a morning shootaround prior to their matchup with the Raptors. As a result, Anthony's status may not be clarified one way or the other until the team begins warming up prior to the 7:30 p.m. ET opening tip. After Anthony was a late scratch for Monday's 100-91 win over the Bulls due to the sore right wrist, starting shooting guard Gary Harris saw a mild boost in playing time and rookie Caleb Houstan took Anthony's spot in the rotation and played 13 minutes off the bench.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Monday Anthony has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Bulls due to right wrist pain.

Impact Anthony wasn't listed on the initial injury report for Monday, but he was a late scratch an hour before tipoff. In his absence, Jalen Suggs figures to operate as the primary backup behind Markelle Fultz and Gary Harris. Anthony's availability for the second half of Orlando's back-to-back set Tuesday against Toronto will be in jeopardy as well.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leads contest in blocks, assists Anthony logged 17 points (8-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and three blocks in 24 minutes during Thursday's 115-104 victory over the Nuggets.

Impact Anthony played a significant role off the bench Thursday, going 5-of-8 from the field with 10 points in the first half to go along with five dimes and two rebounds. After going scoreless in the third quarter, the point guard came through with another seven points on 3-of-6 shooting in the final period to help Orlando pull off the upset at home. Anthony finished with 17 points, which tied Bol Bol for second on the team, while also leading the contest in assists (seven) and blocks (three). He's now scored 15 or more points in four of his last eight games, shooting 52 percent from the field over that stretch.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs Anthony, Bol key Magic's win over West-leading Nuggets

Reserves Cole Anthony and Bol Bol each scored 17 points to lead the Orlando Magic to a 115-104 win over the Denver Nuggets

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thrives off bench Friday Anthony supplied 20 points (6-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 6-8 FT), eight rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal in 27 minutes during Friday's 127-120 win over the Timberwolves.

Impact Anthony has scored in double digits in six of his last nine outings off the bench and has reached the 20-point threshold three times in that span. He's emerging as a reliable contributor off the bench for an Orlando team that needs all the offense they can get on a game-to-game basis. The former North Carolina standout is averaging 12.2 points per game this season while operating mostly on a bench role.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Magic beat Wolves 127-120 after fight, 5 players ejected

Cole Anthony had 20 points and fellow reserve Moritz Wagner scored 19 as Orlando’s bench propelled the Magic to a 127-120 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves that included a fig...

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DeRozan, LaVine lead Bulls to 128-109 win over Magic

DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine each scored 32 points, Nikola Vucevic added 26 points and 13 rebounds and the Chicago Bulls turned back a late rally and beat the Orlando Magic 128-10...

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back on track in loss Anthony ended Friday's 110-105 loss to Miami with 19 points (5-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds and one assist across 28 minutes.

Impact Anthony found his rhythm Friday, scoring a team-high 19 points, including four triples. He had been struggling to score the ball prior to this game, frustrating fantasy managers to no end. The Magic are starting to get bodies back on the floor after an injury-riddled start to the season, relegating Anthony to a bench role. While he will be in the rotation on a nightly basis, his playing time will likely depend on how well he is playing. This in itself makes him a risky player to trust in fantasy leagues.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heat rally again, top Magic 110-105 to close 3-0 homestand

Jimmy Butler had 29 points, Bam Adebayo added 20 and the Miami Heat rallied again in the fourth quarter to beat the Orlando Magic 110-105 on Friday night

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Magic's Cole Anthony finding scoring rhythm by getting into the paint more Cole Anthony has adjusted to his bench role, is getting to the rim more frequently as of late and finishing better when he gets there.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM