NBA Rumors: Orlando Magic Expected To Move Young Guard

 

Given their regular season struggles over the past few years, the Orlando Magic have landed many top draft picks, and with that, they've put together a very talented young core, and now, it appears they may have to push one of those names out. 

According to a recent report, that player is Cole Anthony, as the Magic are now expected to attempt to trade the former first-round pick with Markelle Fultz, Gary Harris and Jalen Suggs all sitting ahead of him on the depth chart. 

The Orlando Magic are expected to move Cole Anthony

“The Magic may choose to keep all of their guards, but that seems unlikely, and Anthony may be the most expendable. ‘I think they move Anthony, maybe even before the season. But I don't think they extend him,’ one player agent… pic.twitter.com/ZRy4FVcl0q

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) September 22, 2023

In three seasons with Orlando Anthony has averaged 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game, and while his efficiency and consistency have been lacking over that time, he's still young enough to be a solid NBA player, and now, he may need to fulfil that potential elsewhere. 

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