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Jeff Weltman: Orlando Magic in the midst of a “toxic brew”

Cole Anthony has had his struggles since joining the Orlando Magic's starting lineup. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

If there was one season the Orlando Magic could not face major injuries, it was this one. The team is in the midst of a “toxic brew” of bad fortune.

The Orlando Magic had a plan for Cole Anthony.

The promising young point guard would largely come off the bench and be a backup point guard. His role would be narrowly defined, the groups he played with carefully tailored and his situations and responsibilities simple but able to grow and emerge.