The Phoenix Suns have waived guard Cole Anthony, stories Shams Charania of ESPN, after buying him in a salary-clearing commerce on the deadline.
John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports activities 98.7 says Phoenix delayed the transfer whereas exploring a buyout, whereas Gerald Bourguet of Suns After Darkish notes the staff additionally waited till two-way guard Jamaree Bouyea neared his games-played restrict.
Head coach Jordan Ott had indicated Anthony remained on the roster as emergency backcourt depth, although he by no means reported to the staff.
The fifteenth decide within the 2020 draft, the participant spent 5 seasons with Orlando, averaging 12.5 factors, 4.3 rebounds, and three.8 assists in 320 video games.
He was traded to Memphis in 2025, reached a buyout, and later signed with Milwaukee.
Anthony averaged 6.7 factors, 2.5 rebounds, and three.5 assists in 35 video games with the Bucks earlier than being dealt to Phoenix in a three-team commerce that helped the Suns transfer beneath the posh tax.
Phoenix is predicted to advertise Bouyea to the usual roster, opening a two-way spot the staff should fill by subsequent Wednesday.
Anthony will clear waivers Sunday if unclaimed and stays playoff-eligible after being waived earlier than March 1.
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