Anthony (illness) is available for Thursday's game against the Wizards.
Despite dealing with an illness, Anthony is getting the green light to play Thursday. It's been a rough season overall for the 2020 first-rounder, but he's picking up a bit of steam amid the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf). Over his past three appearances, Anthony has averaged 12.0 points, 3.0 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.7 three-pointers in 18.3 minutes per game.
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Bucks' Cole Anthony: Questionable for Thursday
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Anthony (illness) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Wizards.
Anthony was a late addition to the injury report and may be held out Thursday. He's coming off a solid showing in Tuesday's loss to the 76ers with 10 points (3-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound and one assist over 14 minutes.
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Bucks' Cole Anthony: Fares well off bench
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Anthony produced 10 points (3-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound and one assist over 14 minutes during Tuesday's 139-122 loss to the 76ers.
With Giannis Antetokounmpo requesting a trade out of Milwaukee ahead of the deadline, the Bucks may pivot to become sellers. Anthony, who is on a one-year, $2.29 million deal, may be viewed as expendable if the franchise turns into a youth movement.
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Bucks' Cole Anthony: Steps up with 17 points off bench
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Anthony closed with 17 points (7-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt), three rebounds and three assists over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 122-102 loss to the Thunder.
With Kevin Porter battling an oblique strain, Anthony was thrust into a big role off the bench Wednesday. However, it was the guard's first game with at least 20 minutes since the Nov. 20 loss to the 76ers, so fantasy managers should likely take a wait-and-see approach before considering adding Anthony from waiver wires.
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Bucks' Cole Anthony: Sees 14 minutes in loss
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Anthony totaled seven points (3-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one block across 14 minutes during Thursday's 119-101 loss to the Spurs.
Anthony has been phased out of Milwaukee's rotation over the past month, with most of his minutes coming during garbage time. The 25-year-old played the entire fourth quarter after Milwaukee entered the final period trailing by 37 points to the Spurs on Thursday. The former Magic guard has played more than 20 minutes only once since Nov. 22, averaging 4.2 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists over 9.4 minutes per game during that time.
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Bucks' Cole Anthony: Rare sighting in loss
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Anthony ended with four points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and one steal over nine minutes during Tuesday's 139-106 loss to the Timberwolves.
Anthony moved back into the rotation for the first time in the past nine games, logging nine minutes during garbage time. After beginning the season as a regular member of the playing squad, things have gone from bad to worse for Anthony. In just four games over the past month, he has averaged 2.3 points and 1.8 rebounds in 8.5 minutes per game.
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Bucks' Cole Anthony: Available to play
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Anthony (neck) is available for Thursday's game versus Toronto.
Anthony is experiencing some tightness in his neck, but he'll push through the pain and play in Thursday's game. Anthony is averaging 6.9 points and 4.0 assists in 15.9 minutes per game this season.
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Bucks' Cole Anthony: Iffy for Thursday
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Anthony is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Toronto due to a neck strain.
Anthony has picked up a neck injury, and he'll be at risk of missing Thursday's game. If the point guard misses the contest, Gary Trent, Gary Harris and Andre Jackson could see more run.
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Bucks' Cole Anthony: Sees 19 minutes in win
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Anthony registered nine points (4-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 19 minutes during Thursday's 116-101 win over the Celtics.
After seeing a combined 16 minutes in his previous four games, Anthony gave the Bucks a nice lift off the bench in this one. Milwaukee's rotation is wide open right now, and with the team in need of a spark, Anthony is someone to monitor in deeper formats.
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Bucks' Cole Anthony: Limited to five minutes
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Anthony amassed no counting stats in five minutes during Monday's 129-126 loss to the Wizards.
Kevin Porter left this game early with back spasms, but he's considered day-to-day. Anthony has pretty much become a non-factor for the Bucks and is on the outside looking in as far as the rotation goes.
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Bucks' Cole Anthony: Catches fire in loss
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Anthony finished with 16 points (8-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 18 minutes during Monday's 115-103 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Anthony did his best to pull Milwaukee back into this game, at one point scoring eight straight points late into the third and early fourth quarter. He hasn't been able to step into a larger role with Giannis Antetokounmpo (groin) sidelined and continues to have issues in terms of inefficient shooting and high turnovers. He can occasionally pull together a big game or get hot as he did Monday night, but Anthony is just far too inconsistent to see his role elevated beyond what it is right now.
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Bucks' Cole Anthony: Dishes eight assists in loss
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Anthony closed Monday's 118-106 loss to the Cavaliers with four points (2-8 FG), one rebound and eight assists over 22 minutes.
While Anthony's scoring numbers have been down recently, averaging 4.4 points on 25.6 percent from the field and 16.7 percent from three in his last five games, he has also been setting up his teammates for shots, averaging 5.2 assists in that span. Anthony will continue to back up Ryan Rollins as the team's facilitator among the second unit until Kevin Porter (knee) returns to action.
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Bucks' Cole Anthony: Productive off bench in loss
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Anthony posted 12 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one block in 18 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 122-115 loss to Houston.
The six assists led the Bucks on the afternoon, while the five boards were a season high for Anthony. The former Orlando guard has scored in double digits in five of the last six games, averaging 10.8 points, 4.3 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.2 threes over that stretch in just 20.2 minutes a contest from the second unit.
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Bucks' Cole Anthony: Scores 12 in loss
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Anthony accumulated 12 points (5-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 24 minutes during Tuesday's 128-100 loss to the Raptors.
Anthony has been a steady presence off the bench for Milwaukee, averaging 11.1 points, 5.1 assists, 3.3 rebounds, 0.7 steals, 0.6 blocks and 1.1 threes made. With Kevin Porter (knee) out for the foreseeable future, Anthony will continue seeing minutes at point guard behind Ryan Rollins.
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Bucks' Cole Anthony: Ejected Saturday
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Anthony was ejected from Saturday's game against the Kings with two technical fouls, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Anthony logged 13 minutes in this contest before getting tossed, finishing with three points, five assists and two rebounds. Ryan Rollins will likely close this game out at point guard.
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Bucks' Cole Anthony: Upgraded to available
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Anthony (illness) is available for Tuesday's game against the Knicks, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
Unsurprisingly, the Bucks have upgraded Anthony from probable to available Tuesday. The guard should be able to handle a normal workload against New York. With Kevin Porter (ankle) sidelined, Milwaukee could take a hot-hand approach at point guard between Anthony and Ryan Rollins.
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Bucks' Cole Anthony: Questionable for Tuesday
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Anthony (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.
Kevin Porter (ankle) has already been ruled out for Tuesday's game, so if Anthony joins him, Ryan Rollins would likely be due for another start. Further clarity on Anthony's status should be available closer to the start of Tuesday's game.
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Bucks' Cole Anthony: Won't play Sunday
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Anthony (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Anthony was added to the injury report earlier Sunday due to an illness and will ultimately be sidelined. His absence will place more responsibility on Ryan Rollins at point guard and may increase the ball-handling duties for Giannis Antetokounmpo (toe).
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Bucks' Cole Anthony: Iffy with illness Sunday
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Anthony (illness) is questionable for Sunday's contest against the Cavaliers.
Anthony took on an expanded role in Friday's win over the Raptors, finishing with 23 points (9-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-7 FT), seven assists, four rebounds and two steals in 27 minutes. His playing time appeared poised to stay elevated with Kevin Porter (ankle) sidelined, but if Anthony is unable to go, Ryan Rollins will be tasked with handling the majority of the point-guard duties.
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Bucks' Cole Anthony: Extended run vs. Toronto
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Anthony finished with 23 points (9-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-7 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and two steals over 27 minutes during Friday's 122-116 victory over the Raptors.
After logging just 12 minutes during Wednesday's win against the Wizards, Anthony saw his playing time jump to 27 minutes Friday, 11 of which came in the fourth quarter that coincided with Kyle Kuzma leaving the game due to an ankle injury. Anthony made his minutes count, dishing seven dimes while tallying nine of his 23 points in the fourth quarter to lead the bench in scoring and finished second on the Bucks behind Giannis Antetokounmpo (30). Ryan Rollins entered the starting lineup in the absence of Kevin Porter, and Anthony's minutes would be elevated against the Cavaliers on Sunday if Kuzma is not cleared to play.
