Hoop DossierAnthony Black
Orlando Magic · Guard · 6′7″ 200 lb · age 22 · Arkansas · 5th season
Season averages appear after his first game (Wed, Oct 21).
What's being said
18 items this season- ESPN ESPN · Report ·
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.
Anthony Black: Progressing in recovery — 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.
- Podcast Sean Sweeney (reported), via Locked On Magic · Relayed report ·
Anthony Black did not play while still recovering from a sprained ankle. Sean Sweeney said he is making good progress and continuing to ramp up.
- Podcast Locked On Magic host · Prediction ·
The host suspects Anthony Black will play in Wednesday's opener unless there's a setback.
- Podcast Locked On Magic host · Open question ·
The host declines to discuss 'the Anthony Black thing' for now. He says the Magic's stance is known and he will cover it Monday night or Tuesday morning.
- ESPN ESPN · Report ·
Black (ankle) will not play in Friday's preseason game against the Heat.
#Magic coach Sean Sweeney said Anthony Black (right ankle sprain) was a full participant at shootaround. When I asked Sweeney if he expects Black to be available tonight, he replied: “We’re just going to keep ramping up and then we'll see what makes the most sense for him.”
#Magic coach Sean Sweeney said Anthony Black (right ankle sprain) was a full participant at shootaround. When I asked Sweeney if he expects Black to be available tonight, he replied: “We’re just going to keep ramping up and then we'll see what makes the most sense for him.”
- Podcast Philip Rossman-Reich, Locked On Magic · Report ·
Anthony Black and Jonathan Isaac both practiced on Thursday.
- Podcast Philip Rossman-Reich, Locked On Magic · Prediction ·
The host suspects both Black and Isaac will be available by Wednesday (the opener).
- Podcast Philip Rossman-Reich, Locked On Magic · Open question ·
It is not yet clear whether Black and Isaac will be available for Friday's preseason finale.
- Podcast Philip Rossman-Reich, Locked On Magic · Prediction ·
Based on how quickly Jalen Suggs ramped up, the host suspects both Black and Isaac will play Friday, adding 'we'll see.'
- Podcast Philip Rossman-Reich, Locked On Magic · Opinion ·
The host thinks it would help to get Black and Isaac on the floor, even for limited minutes or a single stint, to see how they fit.
- Podcast Philip Rossman-Reich, Locked On Magic · Analysis ·
The host describes Suggs as healthy now and says Black 'might be' healthy.
- Podcast Philip Rossman-Reich, Locked On Magic · Open question ·
Anthony Black is a huge part of what the Magic want to do, and how he fits with this group remains one of the big unknowns.
- Podcast Locked On Magic host · Analysis ·
Anthony Black has not played yet this preseason. The host said Black is the sixth man when healthy and suggested he may be back Friday.
- Podcast Locked On Magic host · Report ·
The host says the Magic missing Desmond Bane (heard as 'Bain/Baines') was probably a bigger deal against Cleveland because they were also without Jalen Suggs and Anthony Black. He says Bane has played one game. No reason for Bane's absence is given.
- Podcast Locked On Magic host · Prediction ·
Anthony Black has not played in a preseason game but just rejoined practice. The host anticipates he will play Tuesday.
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Game log
● = started2025-26 season (last season) · 73 games
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3 | @DET L | 33 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| May 1 | DET L | 34 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 29 | @DET L | 39 | 19 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Apr 27 | DET W | 18 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 25 | DET W | 26 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 22 | @DET L | 24 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 19 | @DET W | 22 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr 17 | CHA W | 27 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Apr 15 | @PHI L | 22 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr 12 | @BOS L | 19 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 10 | @CHI W | 19 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr 8 | MIN W | 16 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr 6 | DET W | 15 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Mar 7 | @MIN W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 5 | DAL W | 24 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Show all 73 games
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26 | HOU L | 23 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Feb 24 | @LAL W | 30 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb 22 | @LAC W | 36 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb 21 | @PHX L | 45 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb 19 | @SAC W | 31 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb 11 | MIL L | 25 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb 9 | MIL W | 34 | 26 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Feb 7 | UTA W | 38 | 21 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb 5 | BKN W | 28 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Feb 3 | @OKC L | 28 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb 1 | @SAS L | 30 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Jan 30 | TOR W | 40 | 25 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| Jan 28 | @MIA W | 37 | 26 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Jan 26 | @CLE L | 37 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Jan 24 | CLE L | 40 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Jan 22 | CHA L | 28 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Jan 18 | @MEM L | 37 | 19 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Jan 15 | MEM W | 36 | 21 | 6 | 7 | 4 |
| Jan 11 | NOP W | 36 | 26 | 5 | 7 | 3 |
| Jan 9 | PHI L | 37 | 21 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Jan 7 | @BKN W | 37 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| Jan 6 | @WAS L | 21 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Jan 4 | IND W | 36 | 27 | 3 | 10 | 3 |
| Jan 2 | @CHI L | 33 | 18 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| Dec 31 | @IND W | 31 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec 29 | @TOR L | 32 | 27 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Dec 27 | DEN W | 30 | 38 | 6 | 5 | 7 |
| Dec 26 | CHA L | 36 | 24 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Dec 23 | @POR W | 33 | 22 | 7 | 6 | 4 |
| Dec 22 | @GSW L | 31 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Dec 20 | @UTA W | 40 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Dec 18 | @DEN L | 37 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Dec 13 | NYK L | 37 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec 9 | MIA W | 34 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Dec 7 | @NYK L | 30 | 14 | 11 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec 5 | MIA W | 32 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| Dec 3 | SAS L | 28 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec 1 | CHI W | 34 | 22 | 9 | 3 | 2 |
| Nov 28 | @DET W | 32 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov 25 | @PHI W | 28 | 31 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Nov 23 | @BOS L | 28 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Nov 22 | NYK W | 29 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov 20 | LAC W | 29 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov 18 | GSW W | 33 | 21 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov 16 | @HOU L | 36 | 18 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov 14 | BKN W | 17 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov 12 | @NYK W | 23 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Nov 10 | POR W | 32 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov 9 | BOS L | 20 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 7 | BOS W | 33 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Nov 4 | @ATL L | 26 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov 1 | @WAS W | 25 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct 30 | @CHA W | 31 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Oct 29 | @DET L | 24 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 27 | @PHI L | 30 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Oct 25 | CHI L | 30 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 24 | ATL L | 21 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct 22 | MIA W | 23 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
How his numbers change by situation, with four seasons of history →
Availability
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Recent changes
- Oct 16AvailabilityDay-to-day
Who called it
Analyst trackerMissed 2 · Waiting 3 · Opinion 1
- Waiting Philip Rossman-Reich: Anthony Black's next contract will pay more than $20M a year, likely around $25M.
2026-02-03 · Podcast · by 2026-10-15 - Waiting Philip Rossman-Reich: Anthony Black will play in Wednesday's opener against Atlanta.
2026-10-17 · Podcast · for vs ATL, 2026-10-21 - Waiting Philip Rossman-Reich: Anthony Black will be available for the opener vs Atlanta.
2026-10-16 · Podcast · for vs ATL, 2026-10-21 - Missed Philip Rossman-Reich: Anthony Black will play Friday vs Miami.
2026-10-16 · Podcast · for vs MIA, 2026-10-16 · result: did not play - Missed Philip Rossman-Reich: Anthony Black will play in Tuesday's preseason game against Cleveland.
2026-10-13 · Podcast · for vs CLE, 2026-10-13 · result: did not play - Opinion Philip Rossman-Reich: Orlando will keep both Suggs and Black through next season before deciding whether to trade one.
2026-02-03 · Podcast