Cole Anthony

Guard Cole Anthony was waived Friday by the Suns, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, after he failed to appear in any games since he was acquired at the NBA trade deadline.

Anthony logged 35 appearances for the Bucks but failed to see much court time before getting moved to Phoenix at the trade deadline. He never played for the Suns, and he'll get an opportunity to join a new team for the rest of the season. Anthony showcased high upside as a microwave scorer, playmaker and solid rebounder at his position when given ample playing time in Orlando. He should draw interest from multiple teams.

Los Angeles Lakers (34-23, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (33-26, seventh in the Western Conference)Phoenix; Thursday, 9 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles faces Phoenix in Western Conference action Thursday.The Suns have gone 22-18 against Western Conference opponents. Phoenix is 16-13 in games decided by 10 or more points.The Lakers are 6-6 against the rest of their division. Los Angeles is eighth in the Western Conference with 25.3 assists per game led by Luka Doncic averaging 8.6.The Suns average 14.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.3 more made shots on average than the 13.2 per game the Lakers allow. The Lakers are shooting 49.8% from the field, 2.9% higher than the 46.9% the Suns' opponents have shot this season.The teams play for the fourth time this season. In the last meeting on Dec. 24 the Suns won 132-108 led by 25 points from Dillon Brooks, while LeBron James scored 23 points for the Lakers.TOP PERFORMERS: Collin Gillespie is shooting 43.1% and averaging 13.4 points for the Suns. Royce O'Neale is averaging 2.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.Doncic is averaging 32.5 points, 7.8 rebounds and 8.6 assists for the Lakers. James is averaging 18.8 points and 7.5 assists over the past 10 games.LAST 10 GAMES: Suns: 3-7, averaging 101.7 points, 43.5 rebounds, 22.5 assists, 8.6 steals and 3.2 blocks per game while shooting 41.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 111.9 points per game.Lakers: 5-5, averaging 111.4 points, 38.5 rebounds, 25.8 assists, 7.7 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 49.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 113.7 points.INJURIES: Suns: Cole Anthony: out (not injury related), Jordan Goodwin: out (calf), Devin Booker: out (hip), Dillon Brooks: out (hand), Haywood Highsmith: out (knee).Lakers: Jaxson Hayes: out (ankle).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Boston Celtics (37-19, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (33-25, seventh in the Western Conference)Phoenix; Tuesday, 9 p.m. ESTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -6.5; over/under is 209.5BOTTOM LINE: Boston will try to continue its three-game win streak with a victory over Phoenix.The Suns are 19-11 on their home court. Phoenix ranks third in the NBA with 13.1 offensive rebounds per game led by Mark Williams averaging 3.1 offensive boards.The Celtics have gone 19-10 away from home. Boston is eighth in the league with 45.6 rebounds per game led by Nikola Vucevic averaging 8.9.The Suns are shooting 45.4% from the field this season, 1.1 percentage points higher than the 44.3% the Celtics allow to opponents. The Celtics are shooting 46.8% from the field, 0.2% lower than the 47.0% the Suns' opponents have shot this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Williams is shooting 64.2% and averaging 11.9 points for the Suns. Collin Gillespie is averaging 13.1 points over the last 10 games.Jaylen Brown is averaging 29.2 points, seven rebounds and 4.9 assists for the Celtics. Payton Pritchard is averaging 21.3 points over the last 10 games.LAST 10 GAMES: Suns: 4-6, averaging 106.2 points, 44.4 rebounds, 23.8 assists, 9.7 steals and 3.2 blocks per game while shooting 42.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 113.5 points per game.Celtics: 8-2, averaging 109.2 points, 49.7 rebounds, 25.6 assists, 6.0 steals and 5.2 blocks per game while shooting 46.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 99.3 points.INJURIES: Suns: Grayson Allen: out (knee), Cole Anthony: out (not injury related), Jordan Goodwin: out (calf), Devin Booker: out (hip), Dillon Brooks: out (hand), Haywood Highsmith: out (knee).Celtics: Jayson Tatum: out (achilles).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Phoenix Suns (32-23, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (38-16, second in the Western Conference)Austin, Texas; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. ESTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spurs -7.5; over/under is 226.5BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio aims to keep its six-game win streak intact when the Spurs take on Phoenix.The Spurs are 24-13 in conference play. San Antonio has a 6-4 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.The Suns have gone 22-16 against Western Conference opponents. Phoenix is sixth in the Western Conference with 15.0 fast break points per game led by Devin Booker averaging 3.3.The Spurs' 13.0 made 3-pointers per game this season are only 0.7 more made shots on average than the 12.3 per game the Suns give up. The Suns are shooting 46.0% from the field, 0.4% higher than the 45.6% the Spurs' opponents have shot this season.The teams meet for the third time this season. The Suns won 111-102 in the last matchup on Nov. 24.TOP PERFORMERS: De'Aaron Fox is shooting 48.4% and averaging 19.4 points for the Spurs. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 24.4 points over the last 10 games.Booker is averaging 25.2 points and 6.3 assists for the Suns. Dillon Brooks is averaging 25.0 points over the last 10 games.LAST 10 GAMES: Spurs: 8-2, averaging 120.1 points, 47.1 rebounds, 29.6 assists, 7.3 steals and 7.3 blocks per game while shooting 49.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 110.1 points per game.Suns: 5-5, averaging 110.0 points, 42.7 rebounds, 23.8 assists, 9.1 steals and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting 45.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.1 points.INJURIES: Spurs: David Jones Garcia: out for season (ankle), Lindy Waters III: day to day (knee).Suns: Isaiah Livers: out (shoulder), Cole Anthony: day to day (not injury related), Grayson Allen: out (knee).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.