The Magic are legit! Winning seventeen games so far, they are sitting comfortably on the fourth spot of the East rankings. And it looks like they are ready to make a playoff push. However, the absence of their two young stars Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner has raised concerns about how far they can go. That’s why the Magic front office has already begun planning to strengthen their squad, which could lead to Cole Anthony parting ways with the team.
As per veteran insider Evan Sidery, the Magic are gauging the trade market on Anthony, hoping to add more firepower. Well, that makes sense considering Anthony has not been a key part of the team’s rotation so far. He is averaging a career low 11 minutes per game.
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However, his market value remains high as Cole is a solid young star, averaging 5.2 points in his limited playing time. Moreover, trading him would open up several options for the Magic as Anthony is owed $12.9 million in salary this year after inking a $39 million extension last year.
(Developing Story)