COLE ANTHONY #50
Unsigned
Point Guard
Years of Service 
: 6
: 62026-27 Year of Service Earned : No
: NoBORN: May 15, 2000
BIRTHPLACE: Portland, Oregon, United States
NATIONALITY:
United States
United StatesHEIGHT:
6' 2
187cmWEIGHT:
185lbs
83kgAGE: 26
SHOOTS: Right
AGENT DETAILS
Agency:Excel Sports Management
Primary Agent:Jeff Schwartz
SUMMARY▴▾
Cole Anthony is a 26 year old point guard who was born on May 15, 2000. He was drafted 15th overall by the Orlando Magic in the 1st round of the 2020 draft. He has signed 3 contracts worth a total value of $57,655,918. He is represented by the agent Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports Management.
Bird Rights: Non-Bird (NQVFA)
CONTRACT HISTORY
: 2 - 4 years
: $15,887,971
: $15,787,971 (99%)
: RFA
AAV
: $3,971,993
: $3,971,993Cap % : 3.01
: 3.01: 
ORL
ORL: Rookie Exception
: November 21, 2020
: SalarySwish
Cole Anthony signed a 2-4 year, $15,887,971 contract with the Orlando Magic on Nov 21, 2020. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $3,285,120 to $5,539,771.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | $3,285,120 | $3,285,120 | $3,285,120 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2021-22 | $3,449,400 | $3,349,400 (+2%) | $3,349,400 | $100,000 | $0 | ||
| 2022-23 | Team | Yes (Oct 5, 2021) | $3,613,680 | $3,613,680 (+8%) | $3,613,680 (0→3.61M) | $0 | $0 |
| 2023-24 | Team | Yes (Oct 28, 2022) | $5,539,771 | $5,539,771 (+59%) | $5,539,771 (0→5.54M) | $0 | $0 |
| TOTAL | $15,887,971 | $15,787,971 | $15,787,971 | $100,000 | $0 |
Qualifying Offer: $7,744,600
Cap Hold 2024-25: $16,619,313
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2022-23: $3,613,680 Team Option [Requirements Met]
2023-24: $5,539,771 Team Option [Requirements Met]
CONTRACT NOTE: Likely Incentives: Summer League and Summer Conditioning
ROOKIE SCALE EXTENSION
COMPARE THIS CONTRACTSIGNED BY: Anthony Parker
AGENT: Jeff Schwartz · Excel Sports Management
BIRD RIGHTS: 
: 2 - 3 years
: $39,100,000
: $26,000,000 (67%)
: UFA (Waived)
AAV: $13,033,333
: $13,033,333Cap % : 9.00
: 9.00: ORL
ORL: Bird Exception
: October 23, 2023
: SalarySwish
Cole Anthony signed a 2-3 year, $39,100,000 contract with the Orlando Magic on Oct 23, 2023. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $12,900,000 to $13,100,000.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $12,900,000 | $12,900,000 | $12,900,000 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2025-26 W | $13,100,000 | $13,100,000 (+2%) | $13,100,000 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2026-27 W | Team | $13,100,000 | $13,100,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| TOTAL | $39,100,000 | $39,100,000 | $26,000,000 | $0 | $0 |
Cap Hold 2026-27: $24,890,000
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2026-27: $13,100,000 Team Option [Requirements Unmet]
Buyout: This contract was bought out (
MEM - Jul 12, 2025)
MEM - Jul 12, 2025)WAIVED: This contract was waived (MEM - Jul 12, 2025)
MEM - Jul 12, 2025)DEAD CAP: This contract is a source of dead cap, refer to the Dead Cap section below for details
VETERAN CONTRACT
COMPARE THIS CONTRACTSIGNED BY: Jon Horst
AGENT: Jeff Schwartz · Excel Sports Management
BIRD RIGHTS: 
→
→: 1 year
: $2,667,947
: $2,667,947 (100%)
: UFA (Waived)
AAV: $2,667,947
: $2,667,947Cap % : 2.00
: 2.00
: SalarySwish
Cole Anthony signed a 1 year, $2,667,947 contract with the Milwaukee Bucks on Jul 16, 2025. The contract has a cap hit of $2,296,274.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 W | $2,296,274 | $2,667,947 | $2,667,947 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $2,296,274 | $2,667,947 | $2,667,947 | $0 | $0 |
Cap Hold 2026-27: $2,449,421
WAIVED: This contract was waived (
PHX - Feb 27, 2026)
PHX - Feb 27, 2026)DEAD CAP: This contract is a source of dead cap, refer to the Dead Cap section below for details
DEAD CAP
TYPE: BUYOUT
TEAM: Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis GrizzliesLENGTH: 3 YEARS
VALUE: $11,100,000
DATE: July 12, 2025
| SEASON | BASE SALARY | CAP HIT | |
| 2025-26 | $3,700,000 | $3,700,000 | |
| 2026-27 | $3,700,000 | $3,700,000 | |
| 2027-28 | $3,700,000 | $3,700,000 |
Note: Player gave back $2,000,000
TYPE: WAIVERS
TEAM: Phoenix Suns
Phoenix SunsLENGTH: 1 YEAR
VALUE: $2,667,947
DATE: February 27, 2026
| SEASON | BASE SALARY | CAP HIT | |
| 2025-26 | $2,667,947 | $2,296,274 |
SALARY PROGRESSION
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