Former Magic Guard Makes Move to Australia
The one-year deal adds a former NBA first-round pick who averaged 12 points per game and completes Melbourne United’s 2026-27 roster.
- On Wednesday, American guard Cole Anthony signed a one-year contract with Melbourne United for the 2026/27 National Basketball League season, completing the team's roster for the campaign.
- Anthony, the 15th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, spent six seasons with the Orlando Magic, averaging 12 points per game while shooting 34.3% from 3PT.
- Joe Ingles, who played alongside Anthony in Orlando, called him "an elite scorer, elite competitor" who will be "a handful for other teams." Head coach Jacob Chance termed the guard a perfect fit for United.
- Chance stated that Anthony's primary focus is winning, and he expects the former North Carolina star to elevate the squad and lift everyone around him in the NBL.
- The son of former NBA star Greg Anthony said he is "super excited" to begin this journey and called it "a great opportunity to continue growing as a player.
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Former Magic guard makes move to Australia
Veteran NBA guard Cole Anthony is headed to the land down under. The former Orlando Magic standout has signed a one-year contract with NBL team Melbourne United in Australia. The team announced the news on Tuesday, calling Anthony the “final piece” to complete the team’s roster heading into the upcoming NBL season. NBA STAR COLE ANTHONY IS UNITED.A 355-game NBA veteran entering the prime of his career, Anthony comes to us as one of the most athl…
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