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: 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: 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: 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: 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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Magic's Anthony Black: Dealing with minor ankle issue
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Magic coach Sean Sweeney said Wednesday that Black is sidelined to begin training camp with a minor ankle sprain, according to Orlando Magic Daily.
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.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Caps off breakout year Sunday
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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 round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
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.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Struggles in Game 2
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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 round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
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 4-for-13 shooting.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Drops 14 points in return
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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.
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.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Good to go Monday
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Black (abdomen) is available for Monday's game against the Pistons.
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.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Remains out for Tuesday
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Black (abdomen) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Phoenix.
Black will miss a 13th consecutive contest due to an abdominal strain and is without a definitive timetable for a return. He should be considered doubtful for future contests until the Magic offer an update on his progress.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Remaining sidelined
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Black is out for Thursday's game against Sacramento due to an abdominal strain.
Black remains without a clear timetable for a return to the floor. His next chance to play comes Sunday, when the Magic take on the Raptors in Toronto.
