Anadolu Efes has officially confirmed the signing of Cole Swider as part of their roster-building efforts for the upcoming 2025-26 season.
The 26-year-old American small forward brings with him three years of experience in the NBA. Although he spent much of his time competing in the G-League, Cole Swider had stints with several NBA teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Detroit Pistons, and Toronto Raptors.
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Claim Now During his NBA career, Swider averaged 3.1 points over 8.5 minutes per game across 35 appearances. His performance in the G-League was much stronger, with averages of 20.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, and an impressive 44.6% from beyond the arc in 83 games.
Recognized for his shooting skills, the 6-foot-3 forward also impressed during the 2025 Summer League, putting up 17.6 points per game while knocking down 3.6 three-pointers on 40.9% shooting over five games.
Anadolu Efes is betting on Swider’s sharpshooting to boost their lineup as they prepare for the new season.
✍️ Amerikalı oyuncu Cole Swider ile 1 sezonluk sözleşme imzaladık!#Welcome Cole#BenimYerimBurası pic.twitter.com/25jaPEB9SX
— Anadolu Efes SK (@AnadoluEfesSK) August 11, 2025
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