<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/memphis-grizzlies/grizzlies-news-cole-anthony-cap-space-jaren-jackson-cam-spencer');   ga('set', 'title', 'Grizzlies’ Cole Anthony’s future gets massive update after Memphis’ free agency spending');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Cole-Anthony.jpg"><figcaption>Mike Watters-Imagn Images.</figcaption></figure><h1>Grizzlies’ Cole Anthony’s future gets massive update after Memphis’ free agency spending</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-30T16:32:16-07:00">June 30th, 4:32pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-30T16:32:16-07:00">June 30th, 4:32pm</time><address><a>Josh Davis</a>Josh Davis is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints with a focus on MLB. As the founder and creator of OutOfSightSports, Josh spearheads the development and expansion of an engaging social media platform, with a core focus on Twitter/X. A passionate sports writer, Josh is dedicated to delivering compelling content that connects fans and fuels vibrant sports conversations. His vision is to craft stories so vivid that fans feel like they’re standing at the plate or on the field.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Memphis Grizzlies</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/grizzlies-news-gm-admits-desmond-bane-trade-great-magic">Memphis Grizzlies are staying active during the NBA free agency</a> period as they look to balance cap space and talent retention. A new report suggests Cole Anthony may be on his way out as Memphis restructures financially to lock in a long-term deal for Jaren Jackson Jr.</p><p>As reported by Shams Charania on X (formerly known as Twitter) the Grizzlies and Anthony’s representatives at Excel Sports are “working toward a resolution” that allows the team to clear the <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1939815942533308784" rel="noopener">necessary space</a> for Jackson’s extension.</p><p>“The Memphis Grizzlies and Cole Anthony’s reps at Excel Sports are working toward a resolution that allows Memphis to create the necessary cap space to renegotiate and extend Jaren Jackson Jr. while giving Anthony the opportunity to find his next destination,” Charania wrote.</p><p>Anthony, who was acquired in the Desmond Bane trade, may not stay long in Memphis. His $12.9 million salary would be a key piece in freeing up funds to complete the expected deal with Jackson Jr., who remains central to the team’s future.</p><p>Meanwhile, the Grizzlies made another roster move by rewarding Cam Spencer with a two-year, $4.5 million fully guaranteed deal. Spencer <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1939814614453428544" rel="noopener">impressed</a> during his two-way rookie campaign and could fill rotational minutes in the backcourt.</p><p>“The Memphis Grizzlies and guard Cam Spencer have agreed to a two-year, $4.5 million fully guaranteed contract,” Charania added.</p><p>The NBA free agency window is still young, but Memphis has already made it clear that its priority is maintaining core stability around Jackson while building out a more flexible and cost-efficient supporting cast.</p><p>In addition to Spencer, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/grizzlies-news-sign-santi-aldama-3-year-52-million-contract">the Grizzlies also extended Santi Aldama</a> on a three-year, $52.5 million deal. The versatile forward has developed into a key rotation piece and his new contract reflects Memphis’ confidence in his continued growth.</p><p>The decision to potentially part ways with the former Orlando Magic guard highlights how committed the Grizzlies are to making room under the salary cap. Retaining defensive anchor JJJ on a long-term deal signals their continued investment in internal talent and leadership.</p><p>While an Anthony departure would close one chapter, Spencer’s signing and Aldama’s extension suggest the Grizzlies are confident in their next wave of contributors.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Grizzlies’ Cole Anthony’s future gets massive update after Memphis’ free agency spending

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/orlando-magic/magic-news-cole-anthony-fires-back-at-jaylen-brown-complaints-about-orlando-physicality');   ga('set', 'title', 'Cole Anthony fires back at Jaylen Brown’s complaints about Magic’s physicality');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Cole-Anthony-50-defends-Boston-Celtics-guard-Jaylen-Brown-7.jpg"><figcaption>© Mike Watters-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Cole Anthony fires back at Jaylen Brown’s complaints about Magic’s physicality</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-04-27T13:02:15-07:00">April 27th, 1:02pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-04-27T13:03:00-07:00">April 27th, 1:03pm</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Boston Celtics</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/orlando-magic/magic-news-jamahl-mosley-credits-paolo-banchero-franz-wagner-trait-game-3-win">Orlando Magic are aiming to even their first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics</a> on Sunday night, and the growing physicality between the two teams has taken center stage.</p><p>Ahead of Game 4, Magic guard Cole Anthony responded to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/orlando-magic/magic-news-jamahl-mosley-paolo-banchero-highlight-contributor-from-game-3-win">recent comments made by Celtics guard Jaylen Brown</a>, who voiced frustration following Boston’s Game 3 loss. Anthony, speaking after Saturday’s shootaround, dismissed the complaints and embraced the tone of the series.</p><p>“I’mma keep it a buck gang, I don’t even really care,” Anthony <a href="https://x.com/mvsonwilliams/status/1916510679940411819" rel="noopener">told</a> Sports Illustrated’s Mason Williams. “We’re all here to hoop.”</p><p>Anthony continued by emphasizing the physical nature of playoff basketball.</p><p>“Love it. We don’t play a non-contact game. We play a physical game,” Anthony said. “So, it’s a contact sport. You’ve got to be ready to get touched.”</p><p>Brown had expressed concerns about the escalating intensity after the Celtics’ narrow 95-93 defeat in Game 3. Last year’s Finals MVP questioned whether the games were beginning to move beyond the boundaries of typical basketball.</p><p>“I don’t know. There might be a fight break out or something,” Brown said postgame. “It’s starting to feel like it’s not even basketball, and the refs is not controlling the environment… If they want to fight it out, we can do that.”</p><h2><b>Magic embrace physical playoff style as Celtics try to reclaim control in Game 4</b></h2><p>The physicality has become a defining characteristic of the series. In Game 1, Celtics star <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/boston-celtics/celtics-news-jayson-tatum-removed-from-injury-report-for-game-4">Jayson Tatum suffered a right wrist bone bruise following a flagrant foul</a> by Magic guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. In Game 2, Kristaps Porzingis sustained a head injury that required five stitches after taking an elbow. During Game 3, Brown dislocated his left index finger following a flagrant foul committed by Anthony.</p><p>Despite the mounting injuries, the Magic have leaned into the physical nature of the playoffs. Second-year guard <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/orlando-magic/magic-news-jamahl-mosley-paolo-banchero-highlight-contributor-from-game-3-win">Anthony Black, who provided a key spark off the bench in Game 3</a>, echoed Anthony’s sentiment regarding the team’s approach. Black finished with nine points, two rebounds, and two steals while recording a team-high +16 plus-minus.</p><p>“This is how we’ve played all year,” Black said. “We like to touch people on defense, we’re into the ball, we pick up. That’s just the style of basketball we play.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">“This is how we’ve played all year,” <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Magic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Magic</a> guard Anthony Black said about the physicality of the series vs. Boston. “We like to touch people on defense, we’re into the ball, we pick up. That’s just the style of basketball we play.” <a href="https://t.co/Xg8XMRMMP5">pic.twitter.com/Xg8XMRMMP5</a></p><p>— Jason Beede (@therealBeede) <a href="https://twitter.com/therealBeede/status/1916515249697460723?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><p>Orlando will attempt to build on its momentum when it hosts Game 4 on Sunday at 7:00 p.m. ET on TNT. A victory would even the series at 2-2 before the teams return to Boston for Game 5 on Tuesday night.</p><p>The Celtics, meanwhile, will look to withstand Orlando’s physical pressure and reclaim control of the series. Boston has not won a game at the Magic’s KIA Center since October 22, 2022, a streak it hopes to end with a critical road win.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Cole Anthony fires back at Jaylen Brown’s complaints about Magic’s physicality

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A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Boston Celtics</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony <a href="https://x.com/therealbeede/status/1915073246375924141?s=46&amp;t=zbZh6HTk7I35gAbTbGAAaA" rel="noopener">fired back</a> ahead of Game 2 in response to criticism surrounding <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/boston-celtics/celtics-news-jayson-tatum-breaks-silence-severity-wrist-injury">Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s flagrant foul on Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum in Game 1</a> of their first-round playoff series.</p><p>Speaking to the Orlando Sentinel’s Jason Beede, Anthony dismissed any negative reactions to the play and embraced the physicality his team brought to the series opener.</p><p>“I really don’t care. That stuff really means nothing to me,” Anthony said. “At the end of the day, if anything, I look at it like a positive because now we’ve got them complaining. We’ve just got to keep our same level of physicality and at the same time, know nobody’s trying to take anybody out and hurt anybody.”</p><h2><b>Cole Anthony defends Magic’s physicality as Al Horford criticizes KCP foul that injured Jayson Tatum</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Kentavious-Caldwell-Pope-3-controls-the-ball-against-the-Atlanta-Hawks.jpg"><figcaption>© Dale Zanine-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Anthony made it clear that the Magic don’t intend to back down from their approach.</p><p>“We all play this game. We all play this game the right way,” he continued. “We’re just going to keep mucking it up. You’re just giving us good feedback.”</p><p>His comments came in direct response to remarks from <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/boston-celtics/celtics-news-al-horford-calls-out-kentavious-caldwell-pope-hard-foul-jayson-tatum">Celtics veteran Al Horford, who criticized Caldwell-Pope’s repeated contact</a> with Tatum.</p><p>“It was something extra,” Horford told Celtics reporter Daniel Donabedian on Tuesday. “It was about the second or third time that he went at him in that way, so yeah.”</p><p>Tatum fell hard on the play after being hit by Caldwell-Pope during a layup attempt, resulting in a flagrant 1 foul. He has since been diagnosed with a right distal radius bone bruise and is officially listed as doubtful for Game 2.</p><p>Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley also <a href="https://x.com/therealBeede/status/1915064558374232265" rel="noopener">weighed in</a> on the foul and questioned the severity of the ruling.</p><p>“I didn’t see the flagrant,” Mosley said. “Two guys were going for the block, and I think it was just the fall [that] probably set it off more than anything.”</p><p>Mosley emphasized that physicality is a normal part of postseason basketball.</p><p>“It’s playoff basketball,” he said. “And I don’t think that warranted what it was. The fall is probably what more so drew the attention to it, possibly being a flagrant more than anything.”</p><p>Tatum’s injury status could impact Boston’s rotation significantly in Game 2. Mosley acknowledged the uncertainty.</p><p>“I mean, it changes a ton,” Mosley said. “But the next [injury] report will come out probably after this shootaround, so we’ll know more as this goes on towards the game.”</p><p>Game 2 between the Magic and Celtics tips off Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. ET on TNT. Boston leads the series 1-0.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Magic’s Cole Anthony fires back at Al Horford over negative Jayson Tatum injury comments

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/magic-news-cole-anthony-strong-message-paolo-banchero-franz-wagner-injuries');   ga('set', 'title', 'Magic’s Cole Anthony sends strong message amid Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner injuries');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Magic-news-Cole-Anthony-sends-strong-message-amid-Paolo-Banchero-Franz-Wagner-injuries.jpg"></figure><h1>Magic’s Cole Anthony sends strong message amid Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner injuries</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-01-07T06:53:49-08:00">January 7th, 6:53am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-01-07T06:53:49-08:00">January 7th, 6:53am</time><address><a href="https://haydencilley.wixsite.com/hayden-cilley-s-port">Hayden Cilley</a>Hayden Cilley joined ClutchPoints in August 2024 as a Phoenix Suns and Mercury reporter, as well as an Associate Editor. Hayden graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University while covering events like the 2023 NCAA Men's Final Four, the 2024 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl and the Arizona State men's swim and dive team. He recently covered the Phoenix Mercury for The Next Hoops and PHNX Sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Injuries have plagued the Orlando Magic this season. With Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero out due to injuries, it has allowed guys like Cole Anthony to step up to the plate. He dropped 24 points, seven rebounds, and four assists while shooting 50% from the field and three.</p><p>Although <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-paolo-banchero-out-several-weeks-after-brutal-injury-diagnosis">Banchero has been injured since November</a>, and Wagner since December, Orlando still has the Magic. The 22-16 record has Anthony <a href="https://x.com/ClutchPoints/status/1876465162414141546" rel="noopener">confident in his team</a>, even without their star players.</p><p>“We have enough,” Anthony said postgame. “We are enough and we just proved it again tonight. … Bodies down? Cool. We still got bodies, that are active that can get after it.”</p><p>This season has been tumultuous for the Magic regarding injuries. Most notably, Magic guard Jalen Suggs went down and had to be helped off in a wheelchair. He had back spasms as his official injury but that was a synopsis of Orlando’s season.</p><p>Still, they have various players who can help the team to win. Anthony has been one of them. Even with fickle playing time, he’s making the most of it. Furthermore, there’s a sense of unity within the team not only from the injuries but also because they all enjoy playing with one another on the court.</p><h2><b>Cole Anthony is confident in the Magic even with injuries</b></h2><p>A 22-16 record and the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference is impressive when considering the injuries to Wagner and Banchero. Two of their top scorers are out and have been out for a substantial amount of time. Plus, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-moe-wagner-career-year-is-over-due-to-torn-acl#:~:text=The%20Orlando%20Magic%20have%20been,according%20to%20ESPN's%20Shams%20Charania.&amp;text=%E2%80%9COrlando%20Magic%20forward%20Moe%20Wagner,left%20knee%2C%20sources%20told%20ESPN.">Magic center Mo Wagner suffered a torn ACL</a> that ended his career season.</p><p>It’s almost as if the injuries have brought the team closer together. This seems to be an adversity test and the team is excelling. Guys like Anthony, Jonathan Isaac, and Wendell Carter Jr. have all stepped up in a big way. The unity is evident from a mile away. And a win against the New York Knicks without two of the top scorers, in Madison Square Garden, is a statement win.</p><p>However, the Magic will hope to get Banchero and Wagner back sooner rather than later. Before his oblique injury, Wagner was carrying the offensive load for Orlando. Once he and Banchero get back, it’ll expand the offensive dynamics of the team. Albeit <a href="https://www.nba.com/stats/teams/advanced-leaders" rel="noopener">they’re great defensively</a>, getting two of their best scorers back will create a more balanced attack going forward.</p><p>Orlando takes on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday. They’ll look to maintain their chemistry without Wagner and Banchero, but guys like Anthony to continue their input on the court.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Magic’s Cole Anthony sends strong message amid Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner injuries

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/magic-news-cole-anthony-honest-admission-on-recent-struggles-jamahl-mosley-benching');   ga('set', 'title', 'Cole Anthony’s honest admission on recent struggles amid Jamahl Mosley benching');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Cole-Anthonys-honest-admission-on-recent-struggles-amid-Jamahl-Mosley-benching.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>Cole Anthony’s honest admission on recent struggles amid Jamahl Mosley benching</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-31T11:49:43-07:00">October 31st, 11:49am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-31T13:29:20-07:00">October 31st, 1:29pm</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago Bulls</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-paolo-banchero-latest-offensive-feat-sets-up-historic-scoring-season">Orlando Magic kicked off their five-game road trip</a> with a close 102-99 loss to the Chicago Bulls, a game that saw Paolo Banchero put up another strong performance with 31 points following his impressive <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-paolo-banchero-describes-2k-like-feeling-after-50-point-performance">50-point outing against the Indiana Pacers</a>. However, guard Cole Anthony, who has typically provided valuable minutes off the bench, recorded a Did Not Play (DNP) for the entire game, signaling a shift in his role amid recent struggles. The decision, made by head coach Jamahl Mosley, marked a significant turn for Anthony, who has faced difficulty finding his rhythm early this season.</p><p>Anthony’s season so far has been unusually challenging. Through the first four games, he has averaged just two points, 2.8 assists, and 2.2 rebounds while shooting a career-low 18.8% from the field and 10% from three-point range, averaging only 14 minutes per game. These statistics reflect a drastic dip compared to last season, where Anthony served as a steady contributor, averaging 11.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game with a shooting percentage of 43.5% from the field and 33.8% from beyond the arc across 81 games.</p><p>After the game, Anthony addressed Mosley’s decision to bench him, speaking with <a href="https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/10/31/cole-anthony-orlando-magic-nba-chicago-bulls-jett-howard-united-center-cleveland-cavs-jamahl-mosley/" rel="noopener">Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel</a> and <a href="https://www.si.com/nba/magic/news/orlando-magic-guard-cole-anthony-blunt-about-dnp-vs-chicago-bulls-early-struggles-october-30" rel="noopener">Mason Williams of Sports Illustrated</a>. Reflecting on his recent performance, Anthony didn’t mince words.</p><p>“I’ve been playing like dog**t,” Anthony admitted. “It’s not really that much to it. [I] wasn’t playing that well, me and [Magic coach Jamahl Mosley] had a conversation. He keeps it a buck with me, I’m gonna keep it a buck with him. And I mean, this is what happens. It’s a business, man.”</p><h2><b>Cole Anthony addresses DNP vs. Bulls, vows improvement ahead of Cavs matchup</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Cole-Anthony-50-dribbles-in-the-second-half-at-Frost-Bank-Center.jpg"><figcaption>© Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The relationship between Anthony and Mosley appears grounded in transparency and mutual respect. Despite the tough circumstances, Anthony expressed admiration for Mosley’s honesty and straightforward approach.</p><p>“That’s my dog, man,” Anthony said of Mosley. “I’ve got nothing but love and respect for Mose, and I think that he’s one of the best human beings I’ve ever met. He didn’t try to sugarcoat it, and I told him off rip… I want you to always be honest. I want to be coached hard. That’s not an easy conversation to have, but that’s just what it was.”</p><p>With the Magic sitting at 3-2, Anthony remains committed to improving his game and earning back his spot in the rotation. He acknowledged the importance of continuing to work hard and staying prepared for another opportunity.</p><p>“I’m going to continue working… and at some point, I’m hopeful I get another opportunity out there,” Anthony shared. “I’ll be ready to hoop.”</p><p>As the Magic look to regroup, they turn their attention to a tough matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers, one of the NBA’s remaining undefeated teams at 5-0. The game, set for Friday night at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN, marks Orlando’s first nationally televised game of the season, presenting another chance for the team to make a statement on the road.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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PTS	REB	AST	BLK	STL
9.4	3.0	2.8	0.4	0.7

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