Cole Anthony
Phoenix Suns, Point Guard
Age: 25y-9m-24d (May 15, 2000)
Exp: 5 Years
Country: US
College: North Carolina
Drafted: Round 1 (#15 overall), 2020
Agent(s): Jeff Schwartz, Javon Phillips (Excel Sports Management)
INACTIVE
2025-2025 Free Agent
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,667,947
Average Salary:
$2,667,947
GTD at Sign:
$2,667,947
Total GTD:
$2,667,947
Signed Using:
Minimum
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
2024-2026 Rookie Extension
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $39,100,000
Average Salary:
$13,033,333
GTD at Sign:
$26,000,000
Total GTD:
$26,000,000
Signed Using:
Bird Rights
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
2020-2023 Rookie
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $15,887,971
Average Salary:
$3,971,993
GTD at Sign:
$6,734,520
Total GTD:
$15,887,971
Signed Using:
rookie-scale-exception
Seasons
5 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$35,207,415
Earnings w/ Different Teams
4 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 20 |
|
Active
|
$3,285,120 |
$3,285,120 |
|
| 2021 | 21 |
|
Active
|
$3,449,400 |
$6,734,520 |
|
| 2022 | 22 |
|
Active / Club Exercised
|
$3,613,680 |
$10,348,200 |
|
| 2023 | 23 |
|
Active / Club Exercised
|
$5,539,771 |
$15,887,971 |
|
| 2024 | 24 |
|
Active
NBA Cup
|
$12,900,000 $51,497 |
$28,787,971 $28,839,468 |
|
| 2025 | 25 |
|
Buyout
Retained
Retained
|
$3,700,000 $1,655,967 $1,011,980 |
$32,539,468 $34,195,435 $35,207,415 |
|
| Total |
$35,207,415 |
$32,539,468 $34,195,435 $35,207,415 |
||||
| 2026 | 26 |
|
Buyout
|
$3,700,000 |
||
| 2027 | 27 |
|
Buyout
|
$3,700,000 |
||
| Total |
$42,607,415 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$28,839,468 | - | - | $28,839,468 |
| 1 |
|
$3,700,000 | - | - | $3,700,000 |
| 1 |
|
$1,655,967 | - | - | $1,655,967 |
| 1 |
|
$1,011,980 | - | - | $1,011,980 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 |
|
20 |
$3,285,120
|
$3,285,120 |
$3,285,120 |
||
| 2021 |
|
21 |
$3,449,400
|
$3,449,400 |
$6,734,520 |
||
| 2022 |
|
22 |
$3,613,680
|
$3,613,680 |
$10,348,200 |
||
| 2023 |
|
23 |
$5,539,771
|
$5,539,771 |
$15,887,971 |
||
| 2024 |
|
24 |
$12,900,000 $51,497
|
$12,900,000 $51,497 |
$28,787,971 $28,839,468 |
||
| 2025 |
|
25 |
$3,700,000 $1,655,967 $1,011,980
|
$3,700,000 $1,655,967 $1,011,980 |
$32,539,468 $34,195,435 $35,207,415 |
||
| Total |
$35,207,415 |
$35,207,415 |
$32,539,468 $34,195,435 $35,207,415 |
||||
| 2026 |
|
26 |
$3,700,000
|
$3,700,000 |
|||
| 2027 |
|
27 |
$3,700,000
|
$3,700,000 |
|||
| Total |
$42,607,415 |
$42,607,415 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$28,839,468 | - | - | $28,839,468 |
| 1 |
|
$3,700,000 | - | - | $3,700,000 |
| 1 |
|
$1,655,967 | - | - | $1,655,967 |
| 1 |
|
$1,011,980 | - | - | $1,011,980 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Games Missed | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 |
|
Oct 26, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025 | 1 | Illness |
| 2024-25 |
|
Mar 24, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025 | 6 | Toe |
| 2024-25 |
|
Mar 19, 2025 - Mar 21, 2025 | 2 | Toe |
| 2024-25 |
|
Mar 13, 2025 - Mar 14, 2025 | 2 | Toe |
| 2024-25 |
|
Mar 04, 2025 - Mar 04, 2025 | 1 | Toe |
| 2024-25 |
|
Jan 21, 2025 - Jan 23, 2025 | 2 | Illness |
| 2023-24 |
|
Jan 03, 2024 - Jan 04, 2024 | 1 | Quad |
| 2022-23 |
|
Feb 13, 2023 - Feb 15, 2023 | 2 | Wrist |
| 2022-23 |
|
Oct 28, 2022 - Nov 29, 2022 | 16 | Oblique |
| 2022-23 |
|
Oct 19, 2022 - Oct 20, 2022 | 1 | Illness |
| 2021-22 |
|
Apr 05, 2022 - Apr 10, 2022 | 3 | Toe |
| 2021-22 |
|
Dec 26, 2021 - Jan 04, 2022 | 5 | Ankle |
| 2021-22 |
|
Dec 17, 2021 - Dec 22, 2021 | 3 | Ankle |
| 2021-22 |
|
Nov 20, 2021 - Nov 30, 2021 | 6 | Ankle |
| 2020-21 |
|
Feb 17, 2021 - Apr 06, 2021 | 21 | Ribs |
| 2020-21 |
|
Feb 11, 2021 - Feb 16, 2021 | 3 | Shoulder |
-
Feb 27, 2026
Waived by Phoenix (PHX)
-
Feb 05, 2026
Traded to Phoenix (PHX) from Milwaukee (MIL) as part of a 3-team trade: Chicago (CHI) traded Ousmane Dieng to Milwaukee (MIL); Milwaukee (MIL) traded Amir Coffey to Phoenix (PHX); Phoenix (PHX) traded Nick Richards to Chicago (CHI); Phoenix (PHX) traded Nigel Hayes-Davis to Milwaukee (MIL)
-
Jul 16, 2025
Signed a 1 year $2.67 million contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
-
Jul 12, 2025
Waived by Memphis (MEM) via Stretch Provision
-
Jun 15, 2025
Traded to Memphis (MEM) from Orlando (ORL) with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope , 2026 1st round pick [PHX pick] , 2028 1st round pick [ORL pick] , 2030 1st round pick [ORL pick] , 2029 1st round pick [MEM right to swap] and 2025 1st round pick (#16) for Desmond Bane
-
Oct 23, 2023
Signed a 3 year $39.1 million rookie contract extension with Orlando (ORL) - includes 2026-27 Club Option
-
Dec 29, 2022
Suspended 1 game (forfeit $24,922) for leaving the bench area during on-court altercation during ORL-DET game
-
Oct 28, 2022
Orlando (ORL) exercised $5.54 million option for 2023-24
-
Oct 05, 2021
Orlando (ORL) exercised $3.61 million option for 2022-23
-
Nov 21, 2020
Signed a 4 year $.15.89 million rookie scale contract with Orlando (ORL)
-
Nov 18, 2020
Drafted by Orlando (ORL): Round 1 (#15 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 01, 2025 |
|
for ejection (two technical fouls) from SAC-MIL game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 01, 2025 |
|
for technical foul during SAC-MIL game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 01, 2025 |
|
for technical foul during SAC-MIL game | $2,000 | |
| Feb 20, 2025 |
|
for technical foul during ORL-ATL game | $2,000 | |
| Jan 25, 2025 |
|
for technical foul during DET-ORL game | $2,000 | |
| Jan 09, 2025 |
|
for technical foul during MIN-ORL game | $2,000 | |
| Dec 01, 2024 |
|
for technical foul during ORL-BKN game | $2,000 | |
| Oct 26, 2024 |
|
for technical foul during ORL-MEM game | $2,000 | |
| Apr 03, 2024 |
|
for technical foul during ORL-NOP game | $2,000 | |
| Mar 05, 2024 |
|
for technical foul during ORL-CHA game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 15, 2023 |
|
for technical foul during ORL-CHI game | $2,000 | |
| Apr 04, 2023 |
|
for technical foul during CLE-ORL game | $2,000 | |
| Dec 28, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during ORL-DET game | $2,000 | |
| Dec 14, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during ATL-ORL game | $2,000 | |
| Dec 05, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during MIL-ORL game | $2,000 | |
| Dec 23, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during NOP-ORL game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 26, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during CHI-ORL game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 19, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during ORL-BKN game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 15, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during ORL-ATL game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 07, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during UTH-ORL game | $2,000 | |
| May 14, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during ORL-PHI game | $2,000 | |
| May 09, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during MIN-ORL game | $2,000 | |
| Jan 11, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during MIL-ORL game | $2,000 | |
| Fines: 23 | $46,000 |
Suspensions
| Date | Reason | Games Suspended | Fine Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2022 |
|
for leaving the bench area during on-court altercation during ORL-DET game | 1 | $24,922 |
| Suspensions: 1 | $24,922 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Min/Gm | Pt/Gm | Reb/Gm | Ast/Gm | Stl/Gm | Blk/Gm | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | PHO | 35 | 0 | 15.0 | 6.7 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 | .424 | .306 | .615 |
| 2024 | ORL | 67 | 22 | 18.4 | 9.4 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 0.5 | .424 | .353 | .823 |
| 2023 | ORL | 81 | 1 | 22.4 | 11.6 | 3.8 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.5 | .435 | .338 | .826 |
| 2022 | ORL | 60 | 4 | 25.9 | 13.0 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 0.6 | 0.5 | .454 | .364 | .894 |
| 2021 | ORL | 65 | 65 | 31.6 | 16.3 | 5.4 | 5.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 | .391 | .338 | .854 |
| 2020 | ORL | 47 | 34 | 27.1 | 12.9 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 0.6 | 0.4 | .397 | .337 | .832 |
