COLE ANTHONY NEWS

Team option exercised The Magic exercised Anthony's (oblique) $5.54 million team option for the 2023-24 season Friday.

Impact Anthony is dealing with a right internal oblique muscle injury and doesn't yet have a timetable for his return, but he'll unsurprisingly have his fourth-year option picked up by Orlando. The 22-year-old has averaged 15.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists in 30.3 minutes per game over his first four appearances of the year.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Banchero leads Magic to 113-93 win over Hornets

Pablo Banchero had 21 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists, and the Orlando Magic beat the Charlotte Hornets 113-93 for their first victory of the season

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Magic's guard depth takes a major hit with Cole Anthony's oblique injury Orlando Magic third-year guard Cole Anthony underwent imaging after Wednesday’ s 103-92 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, confirming a right...

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Cole Anthony suffers oblique muscle injury Wednesday night Anthony’s return will be determined by further evaluation, per The Athletic.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Cole Anthony injured Orlando Magic third-year guard Cole Anthony underwent imaging after Wednesday’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, which confirmed a right int...

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Sidelined with oblique strain Anthony was diagnosed Thursday with a right internal oblique muscle injury, with a timeline for his return set to be determined based on how he responds to rehabilitation and treat...

Impact The Magic were already without five players due to injuries in Wednesday's 103-92 loss to the Cavaliers, and the team will be down another key contributor in Anthony. Though a timeline for Anthony's return hasn't been established, he'll presumably miss games Friday against the Hornets and Sunday in Dallas, with his absence likely to extend into the upcoming week. With all of Anthony, Markelle Fultz (toe) and Jalen Suggs (ankle) set to sit out Friday, the Magic will likely turn to Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero to absorb more playmaking responsibilities, while reserve guard R.J. Hampton should benefit from a big boost in playing time.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 25 off bench Anthony ended Friday's 108-98 loss to the Hawks with 25 points (8-12 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 5-7 FT), two assists, one block and a steal across 28 minutes.

Impact Anthony helped the Magic jump out to an early lead with eight first-quarter points on 3-of-3 shooting while also knocking down both of his free-throw attempts in the period. He followed that up by going a perfect 3-of-3 from three-point range in the second quarter, two of which came off assists from Terrence Ross, to give Anthony 17 points at the half. Despite the hot start off the bench, the Magic forward only took four shots in the second half, making two of them, while also knocking down three of five free-throw attempts as the Hawks took the lead down the stretch.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Young, Collins power Hawks past Magic 108-98

Trae Young overcame a scoreless first half to finish with 25 points and 13 assists, John Collins added 23 points and 13 rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Orlando Magic 108-9...

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Magic's Cole Anthony makes season debut in road game vs. Hawks Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony made his season debut in Friday’ s road game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena after missing We...

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM

Available off bench Anthony (illness) is active for Friday's matchup with the Hawks but will come off the bench, Jake Chapman reports.

Impact Anthony was a late scratch in the season opener due to a non-Covid illness but will be back in action Friday. Considering he entered the day as a game-time decision and is coming off the bench, the Magic will likely monitor his workload. Orlando will start the same lineup as the season opener, with Jalen Suggs operating as the point guard.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando faces Atlanta for conference showdown

Atlanta and Orlando will hit the court in a matchup of Eastern Conference foes

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Viewed as GTD Anthony (illness) participated in morning shootaround Friday but is considered a game-time decision for the evening's contest versus the Hawks, Dan Savage of the Magic's official s...

Impact Anthony came down with the illness shortly before the opener Wednesday and was ultimately scratched from the contest, leading to Jalen Suggs making a spot start and posting a solid effort. Suggs would likely get another look with the unit Friday if Anthony can't suit up.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable at Atlanta Anthony (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Anthony was a late scratch for Wednesday's opener and didn't practice Thursday, but it's possible he recovers more overnight and is fine Friday. If he's cleared, there's a good chance he joins the starting lineup, which would presumably push Jalen Suggs to the bench.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Thursday Anthony (illness) didn't participate in Thursday's practice session, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Anthony was a late scratch for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Pistons due to his illness, and he wasn't feeling well enough to return to practice a day later. It's unclear whether he'll be available for Friday's matchup against Atlanta.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Anthony ruled out for Magic's opener vs. Pistons Orlando Magic starting guard Cole Anthony was ruled out for Wednesday’ s season-opener against the Detroit Pistons because of an illness les...

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM

Late scratch from opener Anthony (illness) has been ruled out of Wednesday's season opener versus the Pistons.

Impact Anthony was a late addition to the injury report due to his illness and will now skip the contest because of it. Jalen Suggs will get the call in the starting unit in his place, while Anthony will focus on getting healthy ahead of Friday's clash with the Hawks.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Anthony is listed as questionable for Wednesday's regular-season opener against Detroit due to an illness.

Impact Anthony was previously announced as the Magic's starter at point guard, but it appears he's come down with an illness that may ultimately impact his status. The game starts at 7:00 PM ET, so an official update from the team should come soon. With Markelle Fultz (toe) sidelined, Orlando will likely pivot to Jalen Suggs or R.J. Hampton if Anthony is ruled out.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores amid barren line Anthony racked up 14 points (4-7 FG, 6-6 FT), to go with one assist in 22 minutes of action during Orlando's 114-108 victory over Cleveland on Friday. He also had three turnovers.

Impact Anthony supplied little outside of the scoring column, but his efficiency was refreshing. Anthony entered the contest shooting just 34.1 percent through four prior preseason contests. Anthony can typically be counted on for more well-rounded production. The 22-year-old averaged 16.3 points, 5.7 assists and 5.4 rebounds per game last season.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anunoby scores 32, Raptors beat Celtics in overtime 137-134

OG Anunoby scored 32 points and Scottie Barnes added 25 as the Toronto Raptors defeated the Boston Celtics in 137-134 in overtime in Montreal

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orlando's young roster now includes young star Banchero

Top overall pick Paolo Banchero is the latest big addition to the Orlando Magic youth movement

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in starting lineup Friday Anthony will start Friday's preseason contest against the Mavericks.

Impact Anthony came off the bench during Thursday's preseason game, but he'll return to the starting lineup Friday. It appears Anthony and Jalen Suggs are competing for the starting point guard gig while Markelle Fultz (toe) remains sidelined.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday Anthony will come off the bench for Thursday's preseason game against the Spurs.

Impact Anthony led the Magic in scoring in Monday's preseason opener, but he'll shift to the bench Thursday as the team experiments with a different lineup. Terrence Ross will join the starting five in Anthony's place as Jalen Suggs runs the point.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Orlando in preseason opener Anthony totaled 17 points (6-10 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and one steal over 21 minutes in Monday's exhibition loss to Memphis.

Impact Anthony was the Magic's leading scorer in the contest, with all but five of his 17 points coming from three-point range. The point guard didn't record any assists in the contest, but he did rank second on the team with five boards. Anthony blossomed in his sophomore campaign last season, averaging a team-best 16.3 points and 5.7 dimes. However, he may be hard-pressed to repeat those numbers if Markelle Fultz (toe) takes over the starting point-guard role.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Magic build a new facility, now try to build a winner

Every Orlando Magic locker inside the newly built AdventHealth Training Center comes with its own walk-in closet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

It's Banchero to Orlando: Magic grab Duke standout at No. 1

Paolo Banchero has been insisting for weeks that he believes he’s the best prospect in the NBA draft

JUNE 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS