For years, the Orlando Magic have had a surplus of backcourt options.
Deciding not to bring Markelle Fultz back did not resolve that issue, especially since they added Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to the roster.
If anything, Anthony Black’s surge has given Jamahl Mosley a good problem to have.
That’s why it’s not surprising to see that someone has to go.
With that in mind, the Magic have decided to shop veteran PG Cole Anthony around the league, according to Evan Sidery of Forbes Sports.
The Magic have gauged the trade market on Cole Anthony seeking to bolster their rotation.
Anthony is playing a career-low 11 minutes per game after averaging 13.5 points his first three years in Orlando.
Anthony’s salary is $12.9 million after signing a three-year extension. pic.twitter.com/Pc47yTWD3m
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) December 19, 2024
The UNC product is averaging a career-low 11 minutes per game.
A former first-round pick, Anthony has never been able to establish himself as a consistent contributor, and he’s not a starting-caliber point guard in this league.
However, he’s a very talented three-level scorer who could be a solid offensive catalyst off the bench for contending teams that need backcourt depth.
The Magic have struggled with injuries this season, losing their two best players, Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, for long stretches.
Even so, they continue to be one of the best teams in the league, suffocating their opposition on the defensive end of the floor with their combination of length, athleticism, and switchability.
Anthony’s trade value in the market is unclear right now.
But given his youth and team-friendly salary, it wouldn’t be shocking to see multiple teams contacting the Magic to inquire about his availability and a potential transaction.
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