<!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-reflects-orlando-trade-joining-bucks-title-pursuit');   ga('set', 'title', 'Cole Anthony reflects on ‘crazy’ Magic trade, joining Bucks’ title pursuit');   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-drives-past-Boston-Celtics-forward-Torrey-Craig.jpg"><figcaption>© Mike Watters-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Cole Anthony reflects on ‘crazy’ Magic trade, joining Bucks’ title pursuit</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-08-13T13:01:17-07:00">August 13th, 1:01pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-08-13T13:01:17-07:00">August 13th, 1:01pm</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">Milwaukee Bucks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>In a recent interview with Orlando Sentinel reporter Jason Beede, newly acquired Milwaukee Bucks guard Cole Anthony reflected on the whirlwind <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/orlando-magic/magic-news-why-espn-questions-if-desmond-bane-can-push-orlando-into-contender-tier">trade that ended his five-year tenure with the Orlando Magic</a>.</p><p>“I remember that whole week, it was just crazy,” Anthony <a href="https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/08/10/orlando-magic-cole-anthony-memphis-grizzlies-milwaukee-bucks-gary-harris-nba-foundation/" rel="noopener">said about being traded</a>. “I’ve been here five years, haven’t played for another team, was drafted here, so it’s something for me that definitely is bittersweet and I’m going to miss it.”</p><p>Anthony, 25, entered the league as the No. 15 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft and became a fixture in Orlando’s backcourt. The trade, finalized on Father’s Day, sent Anthony and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, along with four first-round picks and a 2029 first-round pick swap, to the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/orlando-magic/orlando-magic-2025-nba-free-agency-grades-for-every-signing">Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Desmond Bane</a>. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/milwaukee-bucks/bucks-news-cole-anthony-sign-with-milwaukee-contract-buyout-grizzlies">Anthony was bought out by the Grizzlies</a> shortly after and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/milwaukee-bucks/bucks-news-ultimate-reason-milwaukee-signed-cole-anthony">signed a one-year deal with the Bucks</a> on July 16.</p><p>The move capped an eventful offseason for the Magic, who reshaped their roster while parting with a player who had been with the organization through multiple rebuilding phases. For Anthony, it marked the first time in his career he would suit up for a team other than Orlando.</p><p>Last season, Anthony’s role shifted, resulting in reduced production. He averaged career lows across the board, logging 18.4 minutes per game with 9.4 points, three rebounds, and 2.9 assists while shooting 42.4% from the field and 35.3% from three-point range over 67 contests. Over his five seasons with the Magic, he posted averages of 12.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game, shooting 41.9% from the field and 34.5% from beyond the arc in 320 appearances.</p><h2><b>Cole Anthony shifts focus from Magic departure to Bucks’ championship aspirations</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Cole-Anthony-50-dribbles-the-ball-against-the-Toronto-Raptors.jpg"><figcaption>© Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Despite the abrupt change, Anthony expressed enthusiasm about joining a Milwaukee squad led by two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks also made headlines earlier this summer by <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/milwaukee-bucks/bucks-news-gm-explains-why-myles-turner-is-worth-damian-lillard-dead-money">signing Myles Turner after releasing Damian Lillard</a>, signaling a new era for the Eastern Conference contender.</p><p>“I look at it as a great opportunity to enter another team where they have a playoff pedigree and a championship pedigree,” Anthony said. “They’ve won a ‘chip there. I just want to get in there, contribute and do whatever I can for the team. I want to be a part of winning.”</p><p>Anthony’s addition gives Milwaukee another versatile guard capable of scoring, facilitating, and playing in multiple lineup configurations. His experience starting and coming off the bench in Orlando could provide valuable depth for a team looking to return to championship form.</p><p>While Anthony acknowledged the difficulty of leaving the team that drafted him, his focus now shifts to helping the Bucks navigate a competitive Eastern Conference landscape. His comments reflect both the emotional weight of his departure from Orlando and the excitement of a fresh start in Milwaukee.</p><p>The Bucks are expected to open training camp next month with a revamped roster and renewed championship aspirations. Anthony’s role, whether as a primary reserve or in spot starting duties, will be determined as the season approaches, but his arrival adds another layer to Milwaukee’s efforts to contend for a title.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Cole Anthony reflects on ‘crazy’ Magic trade, joining Bucks’ title pursuit

<!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/milwaukee-bucks/bucks-news-ultimate-reason-milwaukee-signed-cole-anthony');   ga('set', 'title', 'The ultimate reason Bucks signed Cole Anthony');   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/2024/12/Cole-Anthony.jpg"><figcaption>Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>The ultimate reason Bucks signed Cole Anthony</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-07-18T12:25:30-07:00">July 18th, 12:25pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-07-18T14:19:13-07:00">July 18th, 2:19pm</time><address><a>Jaren Kawada</a>Jaren Kawada is a former full-time sports bettor and is now a NFL, College Football and Betting Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. Kawada was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, but now resides in Indianapolis, Indiana, after graduating from Butler University with a B.A. in sports media. Aside from football, Kawada is an avid combat sports and basketball bettor.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Milwaukee Bucks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Weeks after signing Myles Turner and releasing Damian Lillard, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/milwaukee-bucks/bucks-news-cole-anthony-sign-with-milwaukee-contract-buyout-grizzlies">Milwaukee Bucks added guards Cole Anthony</a> and Gary Harris in free agency. General manager Jon Horst explains that he made the move to build around Giannis Antetokounmpo.</p><p>Horst said that while Anthony cannot simply replace a player like Lillard, he believes the former first-round pick <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6497810/2025/07/18/jon-horst-milwaukee-bucks-interview-exclusive-nba/" rel="noopener">still has a high ceiling</a>, he told ‘The Athletic.’</p><p>“The idea on Cole is, and you can see a theme, there’s another 24-, 25-year-old guard,” Horst told ‘The Athletic.’ “He just turned 25 in May. Cole’s an electric scorer. Two years ago, he was in the running for NBA Sixth Man of the Year. In our system, in our metrics, he’s performed like a kind of starter, key reserve at different points in his young career.”</p><p>By releasing Lillard, the Bucks have an opening at point guard they have yet to fill. Anthony, who averaged 16.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game in his career-best 2021-2022 season, is the leading candidate to fill the void.</p><p>Barring any further moves, Anthony will likely compete with <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/bucks-news-milwaukee-stuns-nuggets-wild-summer-league-buzzer-beater">2025 Summer League star Jamaree Bouyea</a> and rookie Mark Sears for point guard minutes. Harris, Gary Trent Jr., AJ Green and Andre Jackson Jr. will also factor into the backcourt rotation.</p><h2><b>Bucks GM Jon Horst compares Cole Anthony to Bobby Portis</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Giannis-Bobby-Portis.jpg"><figcaption>Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>While Anthony will have to compete in training camp, Milwaukee is already bullish on his role with the team. Horth added that he sees Anthony as a “guard version of Bobby Portis” on the Bucks.</p><p>“I think he can be one of the guys that you’ve seen year in and year out come into our system and get a higher dose of better shot quality because of playing with Giannis and playing in our system and improve as a shooter,” Horth said. “I think he could have a huge shooting year, which would be massive for him and us.</p><p>“And he’s just got an edge to him. I hope he takes this as an affectionate thing. When I saw the idea of Cole Anthony, him being free and our chance to get him, I think he’s like a guard version of Bobby Portis. I think he can bring so much swag and energy to our team.”</p><p>Anthony has never been known as an elite shooter. The former five-star recruit has hit just 34.5 percent of his career three-point attempts. However, few players create space quite like Giannis Antetokounmpo. Anthony is coming off a 35.3 percent three-point season, the second-best of his career.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

The ultimate reason Bucks signed Cole Anthony

<!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/milwaukee-bucks/bucks-news-cole-anthony-sign-with-milwaukee-contract-buyout-grizzlies');   ga('set', 'title', 'Cole Anthony to sign with Bucks after contract buyout with Grizzlies');   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/2025/07/Magic-guard-Cole-Anthony-50-reacts-after-making-a-shot.jpg"><figcaption>Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Cole Anthony to sign with Bucks after contract buyout with Grizzlies</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-07-12T17:46:08-07:00">July 12th, 5:46pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-07-12T18:32:49-07:00">July 12th, 6:32pm</time><address><a>Richard Pereira</a>Richard Pereira joined ClutchPoints in January 2025 as an Associate Editor. He earned his degree from Florida Atlantic University in 2023 and has been covering the school's athletic programs since 2020, having served as a Sports Editor at the FAU University Press. He was granted the unique opportunity to report on the men's basketball team's journey to the Final Four in Houston for FAU Owls Nest during March Madness, consistently striving to grow as a sports journalist.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Milwaukee Bucks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Cole Anthony <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/grizzlies-news-cole-anthony-cap-space-jaren-jackson-cam-spencer">won’t be a member of the Memphis Grizzlies</a>. Instead, he will represent the Milwaukee Bucks.</p><p>Anthony intends on signing with the Bucks this summer <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1944193218717135315" rel="noopener">after accepting a contract buyout</a> with the Grizzlies, per ESPN’s NBA insider Shams Charania. Memphis acquired him and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope from the Orlando Magic in exchange for Desmond Bane.</p><p>“Cole Anthony has agreed to a contract buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies and plans to sign with the Milwaukee Bucks after he clears waivers, sources tell ESPN. Grizzlies finalized the buyout with Jeff Schwartz and Javon Phillips of Excel Sports for Anthony’s new opportunity,” Charania said.</p><h2><b>What’s next for Bucks after landing Cole Anthony</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>Anthony spent the first five years of his career with the Magic. Throughout 320 appearances, he averaged 12.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. He shot 41.9% from the field, including 34.5% from beyond the arc, and 84.7% from the free-throw line.</p><p>Despite being active in the Magic’s rotation throughout each regular season, his presence in the playoffs wasn’t as frequent. Playing 24.8 minutes in each regular-season contest, his playing time goes down to 12.8 minutes per game in the playoffs.</p><p>Anthony’s role wasn’t going to fit with Memphis considering the logjam at the point guard position. The Grizzlies already have star guard Ja Morant and have found a noteworthy young player on the rise in Scotty Pippen Jr. This would have reduced Anthony’s role, making the contract buyout a reasonable one.</p><p>The Bucks do improve at the guard position. After waiving and stretching the remainder of Damian Lillard’s contract, they had an open spot available. This granted the chance for Anthony to enter the equation and take the spot.</p><p>Milwaukee now has a backcourt featuring Anthony, Kevin Porter Jr. and Gary Trent Jr. The trio will look to assist Giannis Antetokounmpo in making noise in the Eastern Conference. The squad is coming off a first-round exit to the Indiana Pacers for the second consecutive year.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Cole Anthony to sign with Bucks after contract buyout with Grizzlies

<!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>

Cole Anthony’s honest admission on recent struggles amid Jamahl Mosley benching

<!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-orlando-defense-ensures-play-in-berth-for-orlando-but-job-isnt-over');   ga('set', 'title', 'Magic’s dominant defense, Cole Anthony ensure play-in berth, but job isn’t over');   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/2024/03/magic-cole-anthony-orlando-defense-ensures-play-in-berth-for-orlando-but-job-isnt-over1.jpg"><figcaption>3/19/24</figcaption></figure><h1>Magic’s dominant defense, Cole Anthony ensure play-in berth, but job isn’t over</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-03-19T22:34:36-07:00">March 19th, 10:34pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-03-19T22:34:36-07:00">March 19th, 10:34pm</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">Mini-Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>On Tuesday night, the Orlando Magic not only extended their <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-paolo-bancheros-big-game-raptors-draws-remarkable-jamahl-mosley-assessment">winning streak to four games</a>, but also secured their place in the NBA play-in tournament with a comprehensive <a href="https://www.nba.com/game/cha-vs-orl-0022300991/box-score#box-score">112-92</a> victory over the Charlotte Hornets.</p><p>The win marked their return to the postseason for the first time since 2020, showcasing a resurgent team led by an exceptional performance from Cole Anthony and a staunch defense. The Magic underscored their playoff readiness by keeping an opponent under 100 points for the 20th time this season, signaling their potential for a strong playoff presence.</p><p>Orlando capitalized on the opportunity against the injury-ravaged Hornets, who played without LaMelo Ball as well as other key contributors, to assert their dominance. That superiority was unmistakably evident in the second quarter, where the Magic combined sharp offensive execution with relentless defensive pressure to establish a substantial lead.</p><h2><b>Orlando’s 2nd quarter surge sets stage for dominant win over the Hornets</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/magic-cole-anthony-orlando-defense-ensures-play-in-berth-for-orlando-but-job-isnt-over.jpg"><figcaption>3/19/24</figcaption></figure><p>Orlando’s second-quarter blitz was a masterclass in basketball efficiency, resulting in a 40-15 advantage. It came in a half the Magic shot 65% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc, contrasted with the Hornets’ 34.3% field goal shooting and 25% from three. Orlando’s defensive intensity forced 13 turnovers, leading to 20 fast-break points.</p><p>Cole Anthony was at the heart of his team’s success, racking up 19 of his 21 total points on perfect first-half shooting.</p><p>“It all started on the defensive end…We got some stops. We made some good plays on the offensive end. You know, made stuff happen,” he said.</p><p>Anthony also expressed personal relief at his shooting success, acknowledging the frustration of missed shots despite diligent preparation.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">postgame <a href="https://twitter.com/The_ColeAnthony?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@The_ColeAnthony</a> byke <a href="https://t.co/ZV8iRNDrX3">pic.twitter.com/ZV8iRNDrX3</a></p><p>— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) <a href="https://twitter.com/OrlandoMagic/status/1770260420072206641?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 20, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Jamahl Mosley’s postgame comments highlighted the pivotal role of defense in Orlando’s victory.</p><p>“Our defense. I think our guys did a great job of getting after the basketball, defending without fouling. The pressure was there from each individual,” he said, praising the team’s effort in the second quarter.</p><p>Mosley emphasized the collective ownership of the team’s defensive capabilities.</p><p>“They’re taking full ownership of what we’re capable of doing…That first half was special, the way in which we got into the basketball, finished possessions, forced turnovers.”</p><h2><b>Magic aim for peak performance amid playoff push</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/magic-cole-anthony-orlando-defense-ensures-play-in-berth-for-orlando-but-job-isnt-over2.jpg"></figure><p>Looking ahead, Mosley stressed the importance of maintaining focus and building on his team’s successes.</p><p>“I think we continue to focus on one game at a time–continue to build our habits the right way, stick to our standard of style of play, knowing that we’re there but not being satisfied with that because that’s not what we set out to do.”</p><p>Mosley underscored the goal of playing peak basketball in the season’s critical stages.</p><p>“We set out to be playing our best basketball in March and April, and that’s what we’re going to continue to do on a consistent basis: Our level of work, our level of focus, each and every single day.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">“We set out to be playing our best basketball in March and April, and that’s what we’re going to continue to do on a consistent basis,” <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Magic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Magic</a> coach Jamahl Mosley said about Orlando clinching a postseason berth with tonight’s win vs. Charlotte.</p><p>Full remarks: <a href="https://t.co/uHJ2YbqjxK">pic.twitter.com/uHJ2YbqjxK</a></p><p>— Jason Beede (@therealBeede) <a href="https://twitter.com/therealBeede/status/1770287064258429041?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 20, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>As the Magic prepare for their Thursday night clash with the New Orleans Pelicans the team’s focus is clear. While <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-fans-erupt-after-ending-4-year-drought-win-hornets">securing a play-in berth</a> represents a significant achievement, Orlando’s aspirations extend much further, aiming for deep postseason success.</p><p>Positioned as the 5th seed in the tightly contested Eastern Conference—just 0.5 games behind the New York Knicks and 3.5 games back of the second-place Milwaukee Bucks—every matchup is crucial. The Magic’s forthcoming performances are not only about securing a favorable playoff position, but also about asserting their standing in the competitive Eastern Conference race.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Magic’s dominant defense, Cole Anthony ensure play-in berth, but job isn’t over

<!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-defense-cole-anthony-clutch-heroics-lift-orlando-jalen-brunson-knicks');   ga('set', 'title', 'Magic: Defense, Cole Anthony’s clutch heroics lift Orlando past Jalen Brunson-less Knicks');   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/2024/01/Magic__Defense_Cole_Anthony_s_clutch_heroics_lift_Orlando_past_Jalen_Brunson-less_Knicks.webp"></figure><h1>Magic: Defense, Cole Anthony’s clutch heroics lift Orlando past Jalen Brunson-less Knicks</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-01-15T18:49:48-08:00">January 15th, 6:49pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-01-15T18:49:48-08:00">January 15th, 6:49pm</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">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Orlando Magic bounced back from early setbacks in their four-game road trip, securing a 98-94 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Martin Luther King Day. The Knicks, hindered by the absence of star guard Jalen Brunson due to a calf injury, faced a nearly <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-wendell-carter-jr-returns-vs-knicks-after-2-week-injury-absence" rel="noopener">full-strength Magic team</a>, bolstered by the return of Wendell Carter Jr.</p><h2><b>Wendell Carter Jr.’s stellar performance in return</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Magic__Defense_Cole_Anthony_s_clutch_heroics_lift_Orlando_past_Jalen_Brunson-less_Knicks_1.webp"></figure><p>Wendell Carter Jr., returning after missing five games with knee tendinitis, played a pivotal role in the Magic’s triumph. Exceeding a 12-16 minute restriction, Carter Jr. came off the bench to deliver a powerful performance. In 19 minutes, he scored 17 points, grabbed 3 rebounds, and blocked a shot, shooting 7-for-11 from the field. His impact was evident in his +11 plus/minus rating.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">WENDELL CARTER JR WITH THE LEFT HAND. UP 5 IN MSG <a href="https://t.co/5Lk2UYRL5b">pic.twitter.com/5Lk2UYRL5b</a></p><p>— Magic Film &amp; Stuff (@otown__) <a href="https://twitter.com/otown__/status/1747022589044904358?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Carter Jr. <a href="https://www.nba.com/magic/video" rel="noopener">expressed his enthusiasm</a> for being back on the court.</p><p>“It feels amazing. Just the fact that coach trusts me in those situations. Ultimately, it’s just good to be back out there,” Carter Jr. said. “As long as we just stay healthy, I feel like, you know, we’re going to be in a really good spot going into the playoffs.”</p><h2><b>Cole Anthony’s decisive fourth quarter</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Magic__Defense_Cole_Anthony_s_clutch_heroics_lift_Orlando_past_Jalen_Brunson-less_Knicks_2.webp"></figure><p>In the fourth quarter, Cole Anthony took center stage, scoring or assisting on 15 of the Magic’s 26 points. His efforts included a crucial basket that propelled Orlando into the lead with less than four minutes remaining. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-cole-anthony-breaks-silence-on-39-million-contract-extension-ahead-of-crucial-season" rel="noopener">Anthony concluded the game</a> with 15 points, 5 assists, and 2 steals, boasting the highest plus/minus on the team at +18.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Knicks missed 10 of final 12 FGs &amp; went 1 for 4 from FT line in 98-94 home loss to ORL. They certainly missed Jalen Brunson (out with calf injury) down the stretch. Cole Anthony helped lift ORL to win by scoring or assisting on 15 pts in 4th Q. ORL outscored NYK by 9 in 4th Q</p><p>— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) <a href="https://twitter.com/IanBegley/status/1747023937836359829?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Paolo Banchero highlighted Anthony’s offensive prowess.</p><p>“I mean, that’s what Cole, that’s what he does. It’s an offense in a hurry,” Banchero said. “He takes and makes tough shots.”</p><h2><b>Magic’s defense shuts down Knicks</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Magic__Defense_Cole_Anthony_s_clutch_heroics_lift_Orlando_past_Jalen_Brunson-less_Knicks_3.webp"></figure><p>Orlando’s defense, ranked fourth in the league, demonstrated its strength by holding the Knicks, who were averaging 114.4 points in their last seven games, to just 94 points. The Magic’s defensive prowess peaked in the fourth quarter, limiting the Knicks to a mere 16 points. Impressively, they disrupted the Knicks’ offense, causing them to miss 10 of their final 12 field goal attempts.</p><p>Coach Jamahl Mosley <a href="https://www.nba.com/magic/video">commended the team’s defensive effort</a>,</p><p>“I think we just find a way,” Mosley said. “I think when it’s all said and done, you just have to find a way and the way they did it was defensively.”</p><p>The head coach also praised the bench’s contribution, particularly noting the defensive clinic put on by Carter Jr. and Jonathan Isaac.</p><p>With this win, the Magic improve their season record to 22-18 and look forward to closing their road trip on a high note against Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks at the State Farm Arena, Wednesday night at 7:00 PM ET.</p><p>The team’s resilience, particularly in their elite defense and the contributions of players like Carter Jr. and Anthony, positions them as a formidable force heading towards the playoffs.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Magic: Defense, Cole Anthony’s clutch heroics lift Orlando past Jalen Brunson-less Knicks

<!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-paolo-banchero-franz-wagner-cole-anthony-celebration-carving-up-nuggets');   ga('set', 'title', 'Magic’s Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Cole Anthony have perfect celebration after carving up Nuggets');   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/2023/11/Magic-news-Paolo-Banchero-Franz-Wagner-Cole-Anthony-have-perfect-celebration-after-carving-up-Nuggets.jpg"></figure><h1>Magic’s Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Cole Anthony have perfect celebration after carving up Nuggets</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2023-11-22T20:58:44-08:00">November 22nd, 8:58pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2023-11-22T20:58:44-08:00">November 22nd, 8:58pm</time><address><a>Jay Postrado</a>Jay is a lifelong motorsports and tennis fan. His need for speed may no longer be on the grid or courts but has stayed with him through writing.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Orlando <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-franz-wagner-savagely-exposes-nikola-jokics-defense-with-sick-moves-to-the-basket" rel="noopener">Magic are starting to look like</a> prime contenders for a playoff position. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner have formed one of the most elite front courts in all of the NBA with Cole Anthony in the back. But, the true challenge came when they squared off against arguably the best player in the league, Nikola Jokic. There were a lot of shots falling, rejections, and passes that hit the right spot for the team. This led them to a massive win over the Denver Nuggets.</p><p>The best way to celebrate this triumph over the defending champions was quite simple, feast in front of them. Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, and Cole Anthony started to eat a Thanksgiving dinner right in front of the Magic crowd after the 48 minutes of <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/videos/491439-paolo-banchero-cooks-nuggets-with-23-points" rel="noopener">action were deemed over.</a></p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Them boys FEASTING 😂 <a href="https://t.co/HZGu3w9nMd">pic.twitter.com/HZGu3w9nMd</a></p><p>— Bally Sports Florida: Magic (@BallyMagic) <a href="https://twitter.com/BallyMagic/status/1727516803788611960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 23, 2023</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>If fans turn back the clock by just a little bit, they would see the Magic stars feasting on the Nuggets. Wagner led the scoring charge with 27 points while going perfect in his trips to the charity stripe. Banchero followed suit by recording 23 of his own while Anthony rounded the Magic scoring leaders by scoring 20 points.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-magics-jalen-suggs-wild-scene" rel="noopener">Nikola Jokic was such a tough challenge</a> for the Magic still. He was able to get a smooth 30-point triple-double with 12 dimes and 13 boards. Five other Nuggets players stepped up and notched double-digit scoring numbers but it was to no avail. The Magic were just scoring more efficiently with a 54.3% clip on all three levels of scoring.</p><p>Overall, this team is the real deal and they are starting to prove it.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Magic’s Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Cole Anthony have perfect celebration after carving up Nuggets

<!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-breaks-silence-on-39-million-contract-extension-ahead-of-crucial-season');   ga('set', 'title', 'Magic’s Cole Anthony breaks silence on $39 million contract extension ahead of crucial season');   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/2023/10/Magic-news-Cole-Anthony-breaks-silence-on-39-million-contract-extension-ahead-of-crucial-season.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoins</figcaption></figure><h1>Magic’s Cole Anthony breaks silence on $39 million contract extension ahead of crucial season</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2023-10-24T16:54:09-07:00">October 24th, 4:54pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2023-10-24T16:54:09-07:00">October 24th, 4:54pm</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">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>On Monday, the Orlando Magic solidified their commitment to Cole Anthony, signing the explosive guard to a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-cole-anthony-3-year-39-million-contract-extension" rel="noopener">three-year, $39 million contract extension</a>. The news was <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1716537869026619632" rel="noopener">confirmed by his agents</a>, Jeff Schwartz and Javon Phillips of Excel Sports Management, to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.</p><p>At 23, Anthony put up impressive numbers for the Magic last season, averaging 13 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists over 60 games. His shooting percentages peaked with 45.4% overall and a commendable 36.4% from beyond the arc, making him a reliable sixth man off the bench. The 2021-22 season was particularly notable for Anthony as he achieved multiple career-highs, recording averages of 16.3 points, 5.7 assists, and 5.4 rebounds.</p><p>On the heels of the news, Anthony <a href="https://www.nba.com/magic/video" rel="noopener">expressed his gratitude and enthusiasm</a> for Orlando’s commitment to him.</p><p>“It’s dope, you know, just the front office put a lot of trust into a bunch of young individuals. Me being one of them young individuals,” he said. “For me, just on the selfish side, just, you know, play the game, stress free…Just go out there. Know, I’m cool for a few more years.”</p><p>Monday marked the final opportunity for players drafted in 2020 to finalize extensions before potentially entering restricted free agency next summer. Beyond his contract extension, Anthony voiced his optimism about the 2023-24, emphasizing the team’s readiness for the regular season.</p><p>“Yeah, I mean I’m excited, I think that right now we’re probably further ahead than we’ve been at in the start of past seasons,” he stated. “…I think we get a real test tomorrow with one game against the Rockets. So, I’m just excited to see the fruits of our labor, the work we put in, you know, to be able to show that to everyone tomorrow.”</p><p>Cole Anthony and the Magic tipoff the 2023-24 season at home against the Rockets on Wednesday night.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Magic’s Cole Anthony breaks silence on $39 million contract extension ahead of crucial season

<!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-3-year-39-million-contract-extension');   ga('set', 'title', 'Cole Anthony, Magic agree to 3-year, $39 million contract extension');   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/2023/10/Magic-news-Orlando-agrees-to-three-year-39-million-conract-extension-with-Cole-Anthony.jpg"></figure><h1>Cole Anthony, Magic agree to 3-year, $39 million contract extension</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2023-10-23T12:39:34-07:00">October 23rd, 12:39pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2023-10-23T13:00:47-07:00">October 23rd, 1:00pm</time><address><a>Brett Siegel</a>Brett Siegel joined ClutchPoints as a credentialed NBA insider and reporter in May 2023 after previously covering the NBA for Fastbreak on FanNation and NBA Analysis Network, as well as working with Louisville Basketball. From playing to coaching to covering the game as a media member, Brett has been involved with the game of basketball from many different perspectives. Breaking the news of various free agent signings, yearly NBA Draft news and other key stories around the league, Brett is always on the phone, getting the latest news and rumors around the NBA. Be sure to follow him on Twitter @BrettSiegelNBA.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Cole Anthony has always been a solid contributor for the Orlando Magic in or out of their starting lineup despite the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-jamahl-mosley-gets-brutally-honest-on-orlandos-internal-competition" rel="noopener">logjam they have in the backcourt</a>. Entering the final year of his rookie contract, the two sides recently came to an agreement on a new deal.</p><p>On Monday, Anthony and the Magic agreed to a three-year, <a href="https://x.com/wojespn/status/1716537869026619632?s=20" rel="noopener">$39 million contract extension</a> that will keep him under contract in Orlando through the 2026-27 season, first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.</p><p>Anthony, 23, was drafted 15th overall by the Magic in 2020 and has cemented himself as one of their key secondary scorers alongside Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. In 172 total games over the last three seasons, he’s averaged 14.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game.</p><p>With the new season beginning on Tuesday, today marked the final day for any player from the 2020 draft class to reach an extension before hitting restricted free agency next offseason. The Magic, who value Anthony’s productivity in the backcourt, did not want the young guard to enter free agency, which is one of the main reasons an extension was reached.</p><p>While there was some discussion about the team possibly looking to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-magic-mulling-cole-anthony-trade-before-2023-24-tips-off" rel="noopener">trade Anthony</a> before the 2023 NBA Draft, the Magic elected to hold onto their recent first-round pick. Now, he figures to be a part of their core group moving forward.</p><p>By signing Anthony to an extension now, the Magic lock up one of their young guards and they still maintain plenty of cap flexibility, as Orlando is expected to have upwards of $30 million to spend in free agency next offseason with almost their entire roster under contract.</p><p>A fair deal for both parties, Anthony now enters the new season looking to help take the Magic back to the playoffs for the first time since 2020.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Cole Anthony, Magic agree to 3-year, $39 million contract extension

<!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-rumors-magic-mulling-cole-anthony-trade-before-2023-24-tips-off');   ga('set', 'title', 'RUMOR: Magic mulling Cole Anthony trade before 2023-24 tips off');   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/2023/09/NBA-rumors-Magic-mulling-Cole-Anthony-trade-before-2023-24-tips-off.jpg"></figure><h1>RUMOR: Magic mulling Cole Anthony trade before 2023-24 tips off</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2023-09-22T17:02:28-07:00">September 22nd, 5:02pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2023-09-22T17:02:28-07:00">September 22nd, 5:02pm</time><address><a>Jack Winter</a>Jack Winter is a veteran NBA writer and editor based on the West Coast. He currently lives in Oakland, covering the last legs of the Golden State Warriors' dynasty.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Orlando Magic possess a glut of young talent at guard entering 2023-24. With a contract extension unlikely for Cole Anthony, don’t be surprised if new general manager Anthony Parker and the Orlando front office address their team’s roster redundancy by <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10089386-nba-intel-contract-extension-predictions-for-2020-nba-draft-class" rel="noopener">looking to trade him</a>.</p><p>One NBA agent told Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report the Magic are likelier to move Anthony before the regular season tips off than sign him to a contract extension.</p><p>“I think they move Anthony, maybe even before the season. But I don’t think they extend him,” they said.</p><p>The No. 15 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, Anthony hasn’t quite established himself as a member of Orlando’s foundational core next to ever-improving swingman Franz Wagner and reigning Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero. His most productive season came in 2021-22, when Anthony started at point guard in all 65 games he played while averaging 16.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game. He was woefully inefficient, though, putting up an ugly true shooting percentage of 51.9—damning for a lead guard who creates more for himself than teammates.</p><p>Anthony reverted back to a bench role last season with Markelle Fultz fully healthy, averaging 13.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game on 57.0% true shooting, an easy career-high right in line with league average. While the Magic could certainly use his scoring punch and two-way energy—best reflected in awesome rebounding numbers for his size—off the bench in 2023-24 and beyond, the failure to reach a contract extension with Anthony before he hits restricted free agency next summer presents the perfect opportunity for Orlando to better balance its roster with a trade.</p><p>There probably <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-magics-nba-draft-to-jalen-suggs-cole-anthony-exit" rel="noopener">isn’t room on the Magic’s roster</a> long-term for Fultz, Jalen Suggs and rookie Anthony Black given their inability to consistently threaten defenses from beyond the arc and other stylistic similarities. Anthony is a far superior shot-maker to his younger teammates, but not the type of difference-maker Orlando would regret moving to give Fultz, Suggs and Black longer runways to succeed. Rookie wing Jett Howard needs minutes and touches, too.</p><p>Anthony still has the chance to carve out an impactful niche in the league as a third or fourth guard. Whether he’s traded in the next few weeks or not, expect him to realize that destiny with a team other than the Magic.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

RUMOR: Magic mulling Cole Anthony trade before 2023-24 tips off

<!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', '/cavs-news-donovan-mitchell-magics-cole-anthony-look-absolutely-silly');   ga('set', 'title', 'Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell makes Magic’s Cole Anthony look absolutely silly in recent pro run');   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.cavsnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Cavs_news_Donovan_Mitchell_makes_Magic_s_Cole_Anthony_look_absolutely_silly_in_recent_pro_run.jpg"></figure><h1>Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell makes Magic’s Cole Anthony look absolutely silly in recent pro run</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2023-08-10T15:56:30-07:00">August 10th, 3:56pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2023-08-10T15:56:30-07:00">August 10th, 3:56pm</time><address><a>Jay Postrado</a>Jay Postrado is a lifelong motorsports and tennis fan. His need for speed may no longer be on the grid or courts but has stayed with him through writing.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Cavs News</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The off-season is when a lot of players interact with one another. These can either come at events where they link up or any place to unwind with one another. Although, some players choose to work on their games at this part of the year. Donovan Mitchell chose the latter as he hopes to lead his Cleveland Cavaliers to a deeper NBA playoff push by next summer. Although, the <a href="https://cavsnation.com/cavs-news-donovan-mitchell-development-the-key-to-clevelands-title-hopes-per-richard-jefferson" rel="noopener">Cavs superstar pulled off</a> an astounding move that came at the expense of Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony.</p><p>Cole Anthony recently worked out with Spida. <a href="https://cavsnation.com/cavs-news-donovan-mitchell-vocal-dwyane-wade-comparisons" rel="noopener">Donovan Mitchell has been</a> grinding back in the lab a lot during the NBA off-season. It is just fitting that he also gets league-level talent in a pickup game. The two were absurdly locked in for a match that did not have much bearing. But as any defender that stays in front of the Cavs star knows, pride and humiliation are always on the line.</p><p>The Magic star was seen struggling at defense. He wanted all the smoke but could not handle the heat of the kitchen when Mitchell <a href="https://twitter.com/big_business_/status/1689727492863467520" rel="noopener">started cooking.</a></p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Good lord… Donovan Mitchell did not have to do Cole Anthony like that <a href="https://t.co/5NB66qTE5l">pic.twitter.com/5NB66qTE5l</a></p><p>— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) <a href="https://twitter.com/big_business_/status/1689727492863467520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 10, 2023</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p> </p><p>Spida was picked up by Cole at the halfcourt line. The Cavs phenom started speeding off and hit the Magic guard with a step back. Flashes of James Harden’s ankle breaker to Wesley Johnson were seen in that gym where they were playing pickup. There was not much that Cole Anthony could do except just allow the easy three-pointer. Despite the lengthy downtime between seasons, Donovan Mitchell proved that he still got it.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

2024-25 SEASON STATS
PTS	REB	AST	BLK	STL
9.4	3.0	2.9	0.5	0.7

2024-25 SEASON STATS
PTS	REB	AST	BLK	STL
9.4	3.0	2.9	0.5	0.7

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