Magic's Anthony Black: Team option picked up

Orlando exercised its third-year team option for the 2025-26 season on Black's contract Friday, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

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 during his rookie season and averaged 4.6 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 16.9 minutes per game in 69 regular-season appearances (33 starts). However, Black may struggle to find similar playing time with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope joining the club this season.