Anthony Black News, Rumors, Updates - Orlando Magic

Dealing with minor ankle issue Magic coach Sean Sweeney said Wednesday that Black is sidelined to begin training camp with a minor ankle sprain, according to Orlando Magic Daily.

Impact Black is being held out of practices as a precaution, and it remains to be seen if this will impact Black's availability for the start of preseason. At this point, it's hard to imagine this minor setback jeopardizing his status for Opening Night.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Black's Best and Worst Case Scenarios For Magic This Season The season can play out in multiple different ways for Anthony Black. Each will impact the Magic's success.

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Warriors have multiple reasons to watch Magic's Anthony Black contract talks The Orlando Magic are a rival team the Golden State Warriors should be closely monitoring not just before the season, but beforehand as they...

SEPTEMBER 13 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Primed to lead second unit Black is lined up for a significant role off the Orlando bench in 2026-27.

Impact Black's breakout 2025-26 campaign had already begun to take off before Franz Wagner got hurt in December, but the ankle injury to the latter cleared the way for the former to start a career-high 40 regular-season games. However, a late-season abdominal strain curtailed much of the momentum Black had built, as it wasn't until the final contests of the first round of the playoffs that he resumed handling full workloads following a monthlong absence with the issue. The 2023 first-rounder is positioned for a reserve role to begin his fourth year with the Magic, but he still stands out as one of the league's premier sixth men off the bench and makes sense as a late-round fantasy pick.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

The Biggest Remaining Question Facing the Magic The Orlando Magic are facing a dilemma when it comes to Anthony Black and his future with the team as he only has one year left on his curre...

JULY 28 • SI.COM

Why Magic Should Sign Anthony Black to an Extension (and Why They Shouldn't) Anthony Black has one year left on his deal with the Orlando Magic before he hits free agency next summer.

MAY 28 • SI.COM

Amazing way Suns can steal one of the Magic's brightest young players Anthony Black to the Suns is not as ridiculous as it sounds after the Magic's awful exit from the playoffs.

MAY 4 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Caps off breakout year Sunday Black chipped in 11 points (4-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, one assist and five steals across 33 minutes during Sunday's 116-94 loss to Detroit in Game 7 of the first rou...

Impact Black tallied a game-high five steals Sunday, punctuating a breakout 2025-26 campaign. A late-season abdominal strain left him with a reduced workload for much of the postseason, but the third-year guard still averaged a career-high 15.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.4 steals in 29.8 minutes per tilt over 64 regular-season games.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Increased role Wednesday Black totaled 19 points (7-12 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and three steals over 39 minutes during Wednesday's 116-109 loss to the Pistons in Game 5 of the fi...

Impact Black saw an uptick in both playing time and production, basically playing as the fifth starter, after Franz Wagner was earlier ruled out with a calf injury. While it has been a relatively quiet series for Black, his efforts in the loss were much-improved. In his five appearances, Black has averaged just 8.2 points, 2.0 steals and 1.2 three-pointers. Should Wagner be forced to miss additional time, expect to see Black playing upwards of 32 minutes moving forward.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Cade Cunningham scores 45, Pistons beat Magic 116-109 in Game 5 to stave off elimination

Cade Cunningham scored a franchise playoff-record 45 points, including a step-back jumper with 32 seconds left, and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons beat the eighth-seeded Orlando Ma...

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Makes impact on defense in Game 3 Black contributed eight points (1-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-8 FT), one rebound, one assist, three blocks and three steals in 26 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 113-105 win over the...

Impact It's the first time in Black's career that he's recorded at least three blocks and three steals in the same game. The third-year guard has been making his mark on defense so far in the series, averaging 6.7 points, 2.3 boards, 2.3 steals, 1.7 assists and 1.7 blocks in 24.0 minutes with the second unit.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Banchero and Bane each score 25, Magic waste big lead but rally to top Pistons 113-105 for 2-1 lead

Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane each scored 25 points, and the Orlando Magic blew a 17-point fourth-quarter lead before rallying to beat the Detroit Pistons 113-105 for a 2-1 lead...

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Struggles in Game 2 Black logged five points (1-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist and three steals across 24 minutes during Wednesday's 98-83 loss to Detroit in Game 2 of the first ro...

Impact Black has yet to find the form he displayed in the regular season. Through two postseason contests, he's averaging 6.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 blocks and 2.0 steals on a combined 4-of-13 shooting.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrese Maxey scores 31 and Sixers beat Magic 109-97 in play-in game, advance to series vs. Celtics

Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points, V

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

NBA fines Magic $25,000 for listing Anthony Black as out before he played in win over Pistons

The NBA has fined the Orlando Magic $25,000 for violating league injury reporting rules before a home game against the Detroit Pistons

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Magic fined $25K for violating league injury reporting rules Orlando failed to accurately disclose the game availability status of Anthony Black prior to game against Detroit on April 6.

APRIL 9 • NBA.COM

Drops 14 points in return Black accumulated 14 points (4-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), one rebound, two assists and two steals across 15 minutes during Monday's 123-107 victory over the Pistons.

Impact Black returned to the court for the first time in the past 17 games, having been sidelined due to an abdominal injury. While it has been a breakout campaign for Black, it should be noted that much of his production came when others around him were also injured. Given the length of his absence, expect to see Black playing limited minutes for the remainder of the regular season.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Banchero scores 31, Bane adds 25 to help the Magic turn back the Pistons 123-107

Paolo Banchero scored 31 points, Desmond Bane added 25 and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 123-107 on Monday night

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Good to go Monday Black (abdomen) is available for Monday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Black will return from a 16-game absence due to an abdominal strain. It wouldn't be surprising to see him operate on a minutes restriction Monday, though the third-year guard's return could mean fewer minutes for Jevon Carter and Jamal Cain.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Monday Black (abdomen) is probable for Monday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Black continues to trend in the right direction. He was initially ruled out for this contest, but has since been upgraded from questionable to probable. Although he's on track to return, he could face limitations in his first game back.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to questionable Black (abdomen) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pistons.

Impact It's a significant upgrade for Black, who now has a real chance to end a 16-game absence with a left abdominal strain Monday. Although the third-year guard would be in line for a minutes restriction if he plays versus Detroit, there would still be more of a crunch for playing time among Jamal Cain, Tristan da Silva and Jevon Carter.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Black (abdomen) is out for Monday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Black will be sidelined for a 17th straight contest and remains without a timetable to return. His next chance to play is Wednesday against Minnesota.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit faces Orlando on 3-game win streak

Detroit is looking to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory over Orlando

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Remains out Sunday Black (abdomen) is listed as out for Sunday's game against New Orleans, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Black has been on the shelf for nearly a month, although, at this point, it's unknown how much longer he will remain off the floor. Statistically speaking, the 22-year-old is having a career-best season, averaging 15.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 0.7 blocks and 1.4 steals across 30.7 minutes in 60 appearances. However, Black may not be as productive if cleared to return, considering it will likely take him some time to ramp up. Franz Wagner's availability should also cause Black to see fewer minutes.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans faces Orlando, aims to halt 7-game skid

New Orleans aims to stop its seven-game skid when the New Orleans Pelicans take on Orlando

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

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Cade Cunningham scores 45, Pistons beat Magic 116-109 in Game 5 to stave off elimination

Banchero and Bane each score 25, Magic waste big lead but rally to top Pistons 113-105 for 2-1 lead

Tyrese Maxey scores 31 and Sixers beat Magic 109-97 in play-in game, advance to series vs. Celtics

NBA fines Magic $25,000 for listing Anthony Black as out before he played in win over Pistons

Banchero scores 31, Bane adds 25 to help the Magic turn back the Pistons 123-107

Detroit faces Orlando on 3-game win streak

New Orleans faces Orlando, aims to halt 7-game skid