Anthony Black News, Rumors, Updates - Orlando Magic

Won't play Wednesday Black (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Black didn't practice Tuesday and will miss a second straight game due to back spasms. On Sunday, Wendell Carter moved into the starting lineup in Black's absence. Black's next chance to suit up will come Friday in Toronto.

JANUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Magic practice notebook: Injury updates, Queen's collection and Black's younger brother Before the team opens a two-game trip in Detroit, coach Jamahl Mosley takes inventory on injuries to Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs and Anthony...

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Iffy for Wednesday Black (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Black missed Sunday's win over the Nets due to back spasms and didn't practice Tuesday, so his questionable tag seems more like doubtful. If Black misses again, Cole Anthony and Gary Harris would be candidates for increased roles.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Tuesday Black (back) did not practice Tuesday, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.

Impact Black missed his first outing of the season due to back spasms Sunday against the Nets, and his inability to practice Tuesday doesn't bode well for his status against the Pistons on Wednesday. The good news for Orlando is that Jalen Suggs was able to practice Tuesday after being diagnosed with a wrist sprain that he suffered against the Nets.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined Sunday Black (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nets.

Impact Black will miss his first outing of the season due to back spasms. With the 20-year-old sidelined, Trevelin Queen and Cole Anthony are candidates for increased roles. Black's next chance to feature will come Wednesday against the Pistons.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Sunday Black (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Nets.

Impact Black is questionable for Sunday's contest due to back spasms. The 20-year-old has carved out a significant role in the Magic's rotation this year, and if he is sidelined, Trevelin Queen and Cole Anthony are candidates for increased roles.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nears double figures in start Black closed Friday's 108-85 loss to the Knicks with nine points (2-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 30 minutes.

Impact Black got the starting nod over Trevelin Queen in Friday's contest, making his third start of the season and ending one point short of the double-digit mark. In his three starts this season, Black has averaged 8.7 points, 3.3 assists and 2.0 rebounds per contest.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting five on Friday Black will start in Friday's game against the Knicks, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact The second-year pro will supplant Trevelin Queen in the starting lineup for Friday's contest. Black has started in two games this season, during which he has averaged 8.5 points, 4.0 assists and 1.5 rebounds across 22.5 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Miami Black is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Heat.

Impact The Magic will be depleted for this matchup since they'll be missing three regular starters in Jalen Suggs (ankle), Franz Wagner (oblique) and Paolo Banchero (oblique), so Black will be tasked with having a prominent role on offense while holding a starting role in the backcourt. Black has started just once this season prior to Saturday, as he recorded seven points, two rebounds and six assists across 27 minutes in a 120-109 loss to the Cavaliers on Nov. 1.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Paces scoring attack Black provided 23 points (8-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), one rebound, three assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Thursday's 105-99 loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact Black turned in his best scoring performance through 29 games this season and did so in an impressive fashion. Jalen Suggs picked up an ankle injury and was held out for much of the second half, which opened up the floor for an uptick in opportunities on the offensive end for Black, who could slot in as the team's starting point guard if Suggs is forced to miss additional time.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Strong two-way performance Black registered 17 points (6-12 FG, 5-8 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 114-109 loss to the Bucks.

Impact Black logged a season-high 32 minutes, turning in one of his better performances of the season. With both Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner sidelined due to oblique injuries, Black has an opportunity to step into a larger role, at least for another week or two. While he has increased his production across multiple categories this season, consistency remains an issue.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-high seven assists off bench Black finished Wednesday's 106-102 win over the 76ers with 10 points (5-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds and seven assists in 30 minutes.

Impact It was Black's first time in double scoring figures since a Nov. 25 win over Charlotte, and his seven assists were his most since a Nov. 20 loss to the Clippers. The former first-rounder remains fairly raw offensively, so his production can be erratic, but he's clearly starting to pull away from Cole Anthony as head coach Jamahl Mosley's preferred backup point guard. Over his last 10 contests, Black is averaging 8.6 points, 3.7 assists, 2.2 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 0.8 three-pointers in 23.0 minutes per game. He should continue to orchestrate Orlando's second unit on offense and play disruptive defense off the bench going forward.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in second half Saturday Black ended Saturday's 111-100 win over the Pistons with 11 points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, five assists and two steals across 32 minutes.

Impact Black started in the second half of Saturday's game after Jalen Suggs suffered a hamstring injury in the first quarter. Black scored seven of his 11 points in the second half, and he could be inserted into the Magic's starting lineup against the Hornets on Monday if Suggs is unable to play.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs team-high 17 points from bench Black ended Wednesday's 104-93 loss to the Clippers with 17 points (5-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-9 FT), eight assists and one block in 29 minutes.

Impact Black is getting increased court time and production due to a few factors. Cole Anthony is his only real competition for backup minutes, and the sluggish play from Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has forced the team to provide more spark from the second unit. Black's upward trend could result in a major lineup change for the Magic if Caldwell-Pope is unable recover from his production tailspin.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shows up with 20 points from bench Black logged 20 points (5-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, nine assists and three steals across 33 minutes during Monday's 109-99 win over the Suns.

Impact Black posted a season-high 20 point in the win, blowing way past his previous high of 12 points. Black is carving out a larger role in his sophomore season after averaging only 16.9 minutes per game during his rookie campaign. The 2023 first-round pick has the goods to be an eventual starter, but the Arkansas product will remain behind Jalen Suggs on the depth chart for the foreseeable future.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wagner scores 32 points, Black adds 20 as Magic beat the Suns 109-99

Franz Wagner scored 32 points, Anthony Black added 20 and the Orlando Magic beat the struggling Phoenix Suns 109-99

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Tallies season-high four steals Black contributed six points (2-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, six assists, one block and four steals over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 94-90 win over the Pacers.

Impact Despite not being a volume scorer, Black continues to make a positive impact off Orlando's bench. The second-year guard's four steals were a season-high and he also tied his most assists in a game this year with six. Across his 13 appearances in 2024-25, Black is averaging 7.9 points, 4.2 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 24.6 minutes.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Best outing of season off bench Black contributed 12 points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six assists and two steals over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 118-111 loss to Indiana.

Impact Black led all Magic players in minutes played off the bench Wednesday, and he took advantage of that extra time while putting together his best performance of the young season. Black led all Orlando players with a pair of steals while handing out a team-high-tying assist total and concluding as one of two Magic bench players in double figures in scoring. Black set a new season high in scoring, now reaching the double-digit mark in four outings.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Black won't start Sunday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Black moved into the starting lineup to replace Paolo Banchero (oblique) on Friday, but Tristan da Silva will take Black's spot Sunday. Over six appearances, Black has averaged 8.2 points, 4.5 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 25.8 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes out career-high six assists Black contributed four points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, six assists, three blocks and one steal in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 102-99 loss to Chicago.

Impact Black has been the Magic's primary backup point guard to Jalen Suggs to begin the season. Across Black's first five appearances in 2024-25, he is averaging 8.4 points, 4.2 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 25.6 minutes.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides spark off bench Black totaled 10 points (4-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT), six rebounds and four assists across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 116-97 win over the Heat.

Impact Black actually played the second-most minutes behind Paolo Banchero for Orlando in Wednesday's win as the Magic started to pull away from the Heat in the second half. Black had a relatively quiet rookie season but should continue to operate as one of the team's primary bench options in the backcourt.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid display off bench Black finished with 11 points (3-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds and an assist across 19 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 107-97 preseason loss to the Spurs.

Impact Black was one of two Orlando players who scored in double digits in this loss, with Jett Howard, who delivered a team-high 19 points, being the other. Black has shown glimpses of his quality in Orlando's first two preseason games. Still, and regardless of how good he looks in these games, he's ticketed to open the season as a depth option in the backcourt since Jalen Suggs and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will be the starting duo at the one and two, respectively.

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Team option picked up Orlando exercisedits third-year team option on Black's contract Friday, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Black will likely be returning to Orlando next season after the club extended him for his third year. The 20-year-old played a decent amount his rookie season, during which he averaged 4.6 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 16.9 minutes per game in 69 regular-season appearances (33 starts).

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NBA 2K25 Summer League: Jett Howard, Anthony Black lift Magic | NBA.com Jett Howard and Anthony Black combine for 42 points in Orlando's rout of Cleveland.

JULY 12, 2024 • NBA.COM

Magic's Tristan da Silva, Jett Howard, Anthony Black discuss areas to improve at Summer League “I would just say my physicality on the offensive side and defense, really,” guard Black said.

JULY 8, 2024 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

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Wagner scores 32 points, Black adds 20 as Magic beat the Suns 109-99