Cole Anthony Waived by Phoenix Suns After Trade Spree

The Phoenix Suns waived guard Cole Anthony, who never appeared in a game after being included in the Feb. 5 three-team trade from Milwaukee. The 25-year-old averaged 6.7 points, 3.5 assists and 2.5 rebounds in 35 games with the Bucks this season, and once produced a 16.3-5.7-5.4 season in Orlando. Anthony has been traded and waived multiple times and could be on his fifth team in about nine months. Merlin sees a still dangerous scorer hiding in plain sight. Anthony has flashed big outings, like 23 points and seven assists in 26 minutes, so teams needing instant offense will take a chance. Consistency and fit explain the churn, but fringe rosters often sign a guard who can create shots off the bench. Expect a short-term or two-way deal before long.