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Magic's Anthony Black: Muted line in first start of season
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Black accumulated eight points (4-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 22 minutes during Wednesday's 129-99 loss to Toronto.
Black was moved into the starting lineup Wednesday due to the absence of Jalen Suggs (knee). Black averaged 16.5 points, 4.2 assists and 3.7 rebounds over 32.4 minutes per game across 40 starts during the 2025-26 season, but he failed to meet those numbers in Orlando's loss to Toronto. There will be more opportunities ahead for the 2023 first-rounder, seeing as Suggs is expected to be sidelined for at least the next two weeks.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Starting sans Suggs
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Black will start Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
With Jalen Suggs (knee) on the shelf, Black will enter the starting five for the first time this season. He'll be joined in the first unit by Jase Richardson, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Will play Wednesday
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Black (personal) is available for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.
Black was listed as questionable after missing the morning shootaround for personal reasons. However, the 22-year-old guard will suit up for his second outing of the season versus the Raptors. Black has a good chance of starting with both Jalen Suggs (knee) and Paolo Banchero (ankle) sidelined for an extended period of time.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Absent from shootaround
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Black (personal) was not present at Wednesday's morning shootaround, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Black is listed as questionable on the injury report. However, Beede reports that Black is expected back in time before tipoff, so fantasy managers can keep him in lineups for the time being.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Plays well in debut
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Black fouled out of Sunday's 111-102 victory over New York after recording 18 points (6-11 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, five assists and two steals over 26 minutes.
Black made an immediate impact in his first appearance of the season, connecting on five three-pointers while providing a spark off Orlando's bench. He was expected to operate under a minutes restriction but still logged 26 minutes before fouling out. With Jalen Suggs suffering a right knee injury late in Sunday's contest, Black could see an expanded role in the backcourt if Suggs misses time.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Will make season debut Sunday
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Black (ankle) is available for Sunday's game at New York, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Black didn't suit up in the preseason and missed Orlando's first two regular-season games with a right ankle sprain, but he'll shed his questionable tag and return to action Sunday. His return to the lineup will leave fewer minutes available for guys like Jase Richardson and Jevon Carter, though it wouldn't be surprising to see Black operate under a minutes restriction in his first game back.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Iffy for Sunday
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Black (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Black has a chance to return to action Sunday after missing Orlando's first two regular-season games. If the 22-year-old guard is cleared to play, Jase Richardson and Jevon Carter would likely see fewer minutes.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Still trending up
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Black (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Minnesota but participated in shootaround and has experienced no setbacks in his recovery, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
"He's doing a good job, still ramping up and looked good," coach Sean Sweeney said. Black continues to make encouraging progress from a right ankle sprain that sidelined him throughout the preseason. His participation in shootaround is a positive sign, though the Magic have yet to establish a timetable for his return. He'll look to carve out a role in Orlando's backcourt once cleared to play.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Won't suit up Friday
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Black (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Timberwolves.
Black will miss a second consecutive regular-season contest after missing the entire preseason with a right ankle sprain. His next opportunity to suit up will come Sunday against New York. With the 22-year-old guard unavailable, Jase Richardson and Tristan da Silva will likely continue seeing increased burn.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Won't play Wednesday
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Black (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.
Black didn't suit up in the preseason due to a sprained right ankle. He's still in the process of ramping up and will miss the team's regular-season opener, though head coach Sean Sweeney said he was moving well in Sunday's practice. The 22-year-old's next chance to play will come in Friday's game against Minnesota. In the meantime, Tristan da Silva, Jamal Cain and Jevon Carter are candidates to see increased minutes.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Status still unclear
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Black (ankle) said Tuesday that he doesn't know if he will play in Wednesday's season opener against the Hawks, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
The Magic did not come to terms with Black on a contract extension before the deadline, setting the guard up to become a restricted free agent next offseason. He said that doesn't change his perspective of the season, however. Black was unable to play in any exhibitions and remains day-to-day.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Progressing in recovery
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Black (ankle) participated in Sunday's practice, and head coach Sean Sweeney said he will continue ramping up, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Sweeney also added that Black looked good and was moving well in practice after sitting out the entire preseason schedule. The 22-year-old guard is set to continue ramping up in practice and can be considered questionable for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Hawks until Orlando provides an update on his status. If he needs to miss time, Jase Richardson and Jevon Carter would be candidates for increased burn.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Remains on shelf
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Black (ankle) will not play in Friday's preseason game against the Heat.
Black has missed the entire preseason for Orlando, but the team continues to insist that they are being cautious. Fantasy managers can consider him questionable ahead of Opening Night.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Ramping up for Magic
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Black (ankle) participated in Thursday's practice but remains in the process of ramping up his activity, according to Orlando Magic Daily.
Black has been working his way back from a right ankle sprain, and his participation in practice marks another step toward a return to game action. However, his availability for Friday's preseason finale against Miami remains uncertain. Orlando may elect to take a cautious approach with the guard ahead of the regular season.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Won't play Tuesday
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Black (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason game against Cleveland, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Black has yet to play this preseason and will remain on the inactive list Tuesday with a sprained right ankle. His last chance to play ahead of the regular season will come Friday against Miami.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Still sidelined
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Black (ankle) is out for Sunday's preseason game against the Cavaliers, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Black was a full participant in Friday's practice, but he is still not ready to make his preseason debut due to a right ankle sprain. His next opportunity to suit up comes Wednesday against the Cavaliers.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Full participant in practice
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Black (ankle) was a full participant in Friday's practice, per Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel.
Black sounds to be making good progress in his recovery from a right ankle sprain. The fourth-year guard has a chance to make his preseason debut Sunday against Cleveland as he prepares to occupy the sixth man role for Orlando this season.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Ruled out Wednesday
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Black (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's preseason game against the Grizzlies, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Black is still ramping up due to a sprained right ankle, though he was able to participate in Sunday's practice. His next opportunity to play in the preseason will come Sunday against Cleveland.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Practices Sunday
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Black (ankle) participated in Sunday's practice and has been progressing in his ramp-up process, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Black has been limited by a sprained ankle in training camp but is trending in the right direction ahead of Wednesday's preseason opener against Memphis. He's coming off a breakout season in 2025-26, averaging 15.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.1 combined steals-plus-blocks in 29.8 minutes per contest across 64 regular-season games (40 starts). He's expected to operate as the club's top reserve in 2026-27.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Making good progress
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Black is making progress in his recovery from the ankle sprain that has limited him during training camp, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Head coach Sean Sweeney said Friday that Black has "definitely made progress" throughout the week and is now performing non-contact work at a high, full-speed level. The Magic remain encouraged by the guard's recovery, though he'll likely need to resume contact work before being cleared for full participation.
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