The Phoenix Suns have waived guard Cole Anthony just three weeks after acquiring him at the NBA trade deadline, according to sources. The move comes as a surprise given Anthony was traded to Phoenix as part of a deadline deal, but he never saw court time with his new team.

The 23-year-old guard was acquired in a trade that sent him from the Orlando Magic to the Suns in exchange for cash considerations. Despite being on the roster for several weeks, Anthony did not appear in any games for Phoenix. The Suns' decision to waive him so quickly suggests the trade may have been more about financial flexibility than adding depth at guard.

Anthony's brief stint with the Suns marks an unusual turn of events in what was expected to be a move that would bolster Phoenix's backcourt. The guard will now enter free agency, where he can seek opportunities with teams looking for guard depth. This waiver underscores the unpredictable nature of deadline trades and how quickly team plans can change.