Suns Reportedly Waive Former First-Round Pick Guard
The Phoenix Suns made a somewhat out-of-the-blue roster move on Friday. The suns waived guard Cole Anthony, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
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
Anthony, 25, was the No. 15 overall pick by the Orlando Magic in the 2020 NBA draft. His 2025-26 NBA season has been marked by significant transitions and reduced production. After being traded from the Magic to the Memphis Grizzlies in the prior offseason (in a deal involving Desmond Bane), he was waived by Memphis and signed with the Milwaukee Bucks on a two-year deal in July 2025.
Anthony played 35 games for the Bucks through early February, averaging 6.7 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in about 15.1 minutes per game off the bench, with shooting splits of 42.4% from the field, 30.6% from three, and 61.5% from the free-throw line. His role remained limited as a reserve guard.
In early February, Anthony was traded to the Suns in a multi-team deal. He has not appeared in games for Phoenix, remaining sidelined and listed as not with the team for recent contests, culminating in the Suns waiving him.
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