Cole Anthony is in the middle of his sixth season as an NBA pro.
The former UNC guard is currently averaging 6.7 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per contest while shooting 42.4% from the field and 30.6% from three-point range in 35 games (for the Milwaukee Bucks).
A trade recently sent him to the Phoenix Suns, but he did not end up suiting up for the franchise.
Phoenix Suns Release Cole Anthony
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Anthony is now being waived by the Suns.
Charania wrote: “The Phoenix Suns have waived guard Cole Anthony, sources tell ESPN. Anthony averaged 6.7 points in 35 games for the Bucks before being moved at the NBA trade deadline.”
The Phoenix Suns have waived guard Cole Anthony, sources tell ESPN. Anthony averaged 6.7 points in 35 games for the Bucks before being moved at the NBA trade deadline.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 27, 2026
Here’s what people were saying about the news:
Courtside Buzz: “BREAKING: Phoenix Suns have waived guard Cole Anthony, who didn’t play a single game for them after being traded there. Anthony, 25, averaged a career-low 6.7 PPG, 2.5 RPG, & 3.5 APG on 42 FG% & 30 3P% in 15 MPG for Milwaukee this season. Who should sign him? 🤔”
BREAKING: Phoenix Suns have waived guard Cole Anthony, who didn’t play a single game for them after being traded there.
Anthony, 25, averaged a career-low 6.7 PPG, 2.5 RPG, & 3.5 APG on 42 FG% & 30 3P% in 15 MPG for Milwaukee this season.
Who should sign him? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/KWC6U4aMM6
— Courtside Buzz (@CourtsideBuzzX) February 27, 2026
John Gambadoro: “Now that Cole Anthony has been waived (were just waiting to see if a buyout was possible) Suns will turn their attention to converting Jamaree Bouyea to a standard contract by March 4th then adding a player on a two-way contract.”
Now that Cole Anthony has been waived (were just waiting to see if a buyout was possible) Suns will turn their attention to converting Jamaree Bouyea to a standard contract by March 4th then adding a player on a two-way contract.
— John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) February 27, 2026
Jason Beede: “Former #Magic guard Cole Anthony is a free agent. His next franchise will be his fourth in the time since Orlando dealt him to Memphis last summer.”
Former #Magic guard Cole Anthony is a free agent. His next franchise will be his fourth in the time since Orlando dealt him to Memphis last summer. https://t.co/dhHiZrcuUT
— Jason Beede (@therealBeede) February 27, 2026
Anthony was the 15th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.
He has also spent time with the Orlando Magic.
His career averages are 12.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per contest while shooting 41.9% from the field.
