Hoop DossierAnthony Black
Orlando Magic · Guard · 6′7″ 200 lb · age 22 · Arkansas · 4th season
Availability
Next game Wed, Oct 28 at TOR. The injury report for it appears the day before.
Recent changes
- Oct 25AvailabilityAvailable
- Oct 24AvailabilityDay-to-day
- Oct 22AvailabilityOut
Season form
1 game this seasonStarts 0 of 1 games · 7th on ORL in minutes · Core role
Situational splits: turn on Prediction tools.
What's being said
51 items · 8 sources this season- Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily · 3 points ·
- Dave DuFour: Dave thinks starting Richardson is a mistake. He argues Orlando should start Tristan da Silva and Anthony Black to be bigger and more switchy and to add shooting. at 9:30
- Per S, Anthony Black is looking to get paid and Orlando has not extended him. S sees an extended Suggs absence as a big opportunity for Black. at 9:57
- Anthony Black and Tristan da Silva came off the bench in this game. Da Silva outscored Black, and Orlando won the minutes Black played. at 11:55
“Jalen Williams Suffers Devastating Injury + Miami Slides in Power Rankings” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Magic · 6 points ·
- The starters struggled to score. The Magic's first field goal came only when Anthony Black checked in for his first appearance of the season and made a three. at 4:32
- Tristan da Silva and Anthony Black each made five threes. The Magic went 18-of-42 from three. at 9:26
- Anthony Black played his first game back from a sprained ankle that kept him out all preseason. He played 25:58, 'allegedly' on a minutes restriction. at 29:10
- Black scored 18 points on 6-for-11 shooting (5-for-7 from three) with 5 assists. at 29:24
- The host says Black has looked stronger than Suggs if the Magic must choose between the two. Suggs had 4 points on 2-for-8 shooting in 33:55, with 6 assists and 4 turnovers, and the host says he has been 'all over the place'. at 29:53
- The bench scored 47 points: 37 from Black and da Tristan da Silva, plus five from Nikola Vucevic and Jamal Cain. The phrase 'who played about 15 minutes' is ambiguous about which player it refers to. at 30:31
“BREAKTHROUGH: Orlando Magic's Franz Wagner DELIVERS in Madison Square Garden | Magic FIND identity” · listen ↗
- Bluesky Jason Beede (@jbeede.bsky.social) · Report ·
My @orlandosentinel.com recap as the #Magic top the Knicks on the road for their 1st win under Sean Sweeney while Jalen Suggs suffers an injury: “(He) willed us to victory down the stretch, for sure,” Orlando’s Anthony Black said about Franz Wagner.
- X Jason Beede (@therealBeede) · Report ·
To the 4th: Knicks 75, #Magic 71 Orlando still hasn't led tonight but it's remained within striking distance of New York, which hasn't been able to put the game out of reach yet either. Tristan da Silva (4 for 7 from 3) with 16 points, Anthony Black (4 for 6 from 3) with 15.
- RotoWire RotoWire · Report ·
Anthony Black: Will make season debut Sunday — Black (ankle) is available for Sunday's game at New York, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
also reported by Jason Beede (@therealBeede), Locked On Magic host, Jason Beede (@jbeede.bsky.social)
- ESPN ESPN · Report ·
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.
- X Jason Beede (@therealBeede) · Report ·
“He’s a talented player and it’s been a lot of fun to coach and watch him progress throughout camp, and now go out there and get after it,” #Magic coach Sean Sweeney said pre-game about the return of Anthony Black. Sweeney said they’ll be smart about how much he plays tonight:
- Bluesky Jason Beede (@jbeede.bsky.social) · Report ·
#Magic guard Anthony Black (right ankle sprain) remains Questionable against the Knicks tonight following shootaround in New York. Orlando coach Sean Sweeney said Black will go through his pre-game shooting slot at Madison Square Garden and they’ll see how he feels after.
- Bluesky Jason Beede (@jbeede.bsky.social) · Report ·
The #Magic have upgraded Anthony Black (right ankle sprain) to Questionable for Sunday’s game at New York. Paolo Banchero (right low grade high ankle sprain), Jonathan Isaac (left knee injury management), Noah Penda (right partially torn hamstring) and Izaiyah Nelson are OUT.
also reported by RotoWire
- Podcast Locked On Magic host · Opinion ·
Host says the Magic need Anthony Black back, which implies Black is currently out; no reason is given.
“WARNING SIGNS: Orlando Magic struggle to PIECE team together, fall to 0-2 in opening homestand” at 32:08 · listen ↗
also reported by Zach Lowe, The Zach Lowe Show
- X Jason Beede (@therealBeede) · Report ·
Here was Anthony Black (right ankle sprain) getting up some shots alongside Desmond Bane and Paolo Banchero at #Magic shootaround: Later, as the media were exiting the gym, Black was starting to play 3-on-3 with Jevon Carter, Colin Castleton, Alex Morales and some team staffers.
- X Jason Beede (@therealBeede) · Report ·
"No setbacks, no," #Magic coach Sean Sweeney said when I asked about Anthony Black, who's OUT but took part in shootaround. "He's doing a good job, still ramping up and looked good. So, (we're) excited with how he's progressing and when he's ready to go, we'll get him out there."
- ESPN ESPN · Report ·
Black (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.
- Bluesky Jason Beede (@jbeede.bsky.social) · Report ·
My latest for @orlandosentinel.com: Appearing on 96.9 The Game, Orlando’s Jeff Weltman summed up #Magic camp under Sean Sweeney, discussed Anthony Black contract talks and more: “I’m really excited about what Sean’s already put in place,” Weltman said. More:
also reported by Anthony Black (Instagram) (reported), via Numbers on the Board, Locked On Magic host, Camille Davis, Locked On Bucks
- X Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) · Report ·
Injuries 10/21 ATL: Henri Veesaar - Out Mouhamed Gueye - Out ORL: Anthony Black - Out Jonathan Isaac - Out Noah Penda - Out MIL: Nate Ament - Probable WAS: AJ Dybantsa - Out Tristan Vukcevic - Out CHA: Grant Williams - Out Coby White - Out Kon Knueppel - Out BKN: None CHI:
- ESPN ESPN · Report ·
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.
- Podcast Locked On Magic · 10 points ·
- Anthony Black will go into restricted free agency next summer. at 8:49
- Mark Stein and Jake Fisher (reported): Per reports from Mark Stein and Jake Fisher, the Magic had not engaged in any meaningful discussions with Black. at 7:03
- The host thinks the Magic had a number on the table, probably a low one, and that the two sides were not close. at 7:10
- The host later said he doesn't buy the reporting that there were no meaningful talks; he is sure there was contact and that the two sides' numbers were far apart. at 14:34
- The host argues Black went without an extension almost entirely because the Magic are one of the most expensive teams in the league. at 5:57
- The host says a new Black contract would eat up all of that room. at 6:27
- The host thinks Black very likely plays out this season, has another strong year, and puts himself in line for that money next summer, when more teams will have cap room. at 3:15
- The Magic hold Black's Bird rights, so they can go over the cap to re-sign him, and they hold restricted free agency rights to match any offer. at 9:20
- The host does not expect a drawn-out restricted free agency standoff like Kuminga's (other teams' player). He thinks the Magic will get something done if they want to keep Black. at 9:54
- The host's impression from media day: both sides understood the Magic's tight finances would make a deal difficult. He raised a schism or frustration only as a possibility. at 9:02
“UNCERTAINTY: Anthony Black doesn't get his extension, Orlando Magic figuring out their future” · listen ↗
- Podcast The Mismatch host · Report · around the league
Anthony Black's rookie extension did not get done. A host links this to the team being too expensive for its results.
“Gearing Up for the Best Regular Season Ever” at 48:20 · listen ↗
- Podcast Zach Lowe, The Zach Lowe Show · Report · name not confirmed around the league
As of 11:51 a.m. on extension day there was nothing yet for Orlando's Anthony Black. The speaker Zach thinks Black will get expensive if he keeps progressing.
“Knicks Preview, Playoff Picks, Finals Predictions, and More!” at 1:03:53 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Magic · 2 points ·
- Anthony Black is still ramping up. The host would be shocked if he doesn't play Wednesday, then hedges with 'I think he could'. He thinks Black would have played Friday if it had been a regular-season game. at 6:26
- The host expects no trade-deadline deals; Goga may be dealt. The Suggs–Black decision likely waits until the offseason, and the Magic will mostly stand pat. at 29:43
“BOLD PREDICTIONS: Why the Orlando Magic are POISED for success this season” · listen ↗
- 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.
- Podcast Locked On Magic · 2 points ·
- Sean Sweeney (reported): 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. at 24:06
- 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. at 24:34
“PRESEASON FINALE: Orlando Magic SHOW potential and pitfalls in WIN over Miami Heat” · listen ↗
- X Jason Beede (@therealBeede) · Report ·
Although they’re both OUT tonight as the preseason wraps up for the #Magic, both Jonathan Isaac and Anthony Black went through some work on the Kia Center court before the game:
- ESPN ESPN · Report ·
Black (ankle) will not play in Friday's preseason game against the Heat.
- Podcast Locked On Magic · 6 points ·
- Philip Rossman-Reich: The host suspects both Black and Isaac will be available by Wednesday (the opener). at 4:33
- Philip Rossman-Reich: It is not yet clear whether Black and Isaac will be available for Friday's preseason finale. at 4:36
- Philip Rossman-Reich: Based on how quickly Jalen Suggs ramped up, the host suspects both Black and Isaac will play Friday, adding 'we'll see.' at 4:39
- Philip Rossman-Reich: 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. at 4:52
- Philip Rossman-Reich: The host describes Suggs as healthy now and says Black 'might be' healthy. at 10:53
- Philip Rossman-Reich: 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. at 6:48
“LAST CHANCE: What is left to LEARN for the Orlando Magic in their last preseason game?” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Magic host · Report ·
The host says Anthony Black is 'not in there' this preseason, and guesses that da Silva may be getting a few more touches as a result. No reason for the absence is given.
“BREAKTHROUGH? Can Orlando Magic and Tristan da Silva FINALLY give the team 3-point competence?” at 17:49 · listen ↗
- 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.
“WHOLE AGAIN: Orlando Magic dominate as Jalen Suggs' return brings Picture into FOCUS” at 8:12 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Magic host · Report ·
The host says the Magic missing Desmond Bane 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.
“CHECKUP: Where the Orlando Magic STAND at preseason's midpoint | What the Magic have left to PROVE” at 15:16 · listen ↗
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Game log
● = started2026-27 season
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | @NYK W | 26 min | 18 pts | 3 reb | 5 ast | 5 3PM |
2025-26 season (last season) · 73 games
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3 | @DET L | 33 min | 11 pts | 5 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| May 1 | DET L | 34 min | 8 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 29 | @DET L | 39 min | 19 pts | 5 reb | 3 ast | 4 3PM |
| Apr 27 | DET W | 18 min | 2 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 25 | DET W | 26 min | 8 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 22 | @DET L | 24 min | 5 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 19 | @DET W | 22 min | 7 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 17 | CHA W | 27 min | 7 pts | 5 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 15 | @PHI L | 22 min | 13 pts | 6 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 12 | @BOS L | 19 min | 13 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 10 | @CHI W | 19 min | 8 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Apr 8 | MIN W | 16 min | 7 pts | 5 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 6 | DET W | 15 min | 14 pts | 1 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 7 | @MIN W | 2 min | 0 pts | 1 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 5 | DAL W | 24 min | 8 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 26 | HOU L | 23 min | 8 pts | 1 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 24 | @LAL W | 30 min | 8 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 22 | @LAC W | 36 min | 11 pts | 2 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 21 | @PHX L | 45 min | 10 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 19 | @SAC W | 31 min | 20 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 4 3PM |
| Feb 11 | MIL L | 25 min | 13 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 3 3PM |
| Feb 9 | MIL W | 34 min | 26 pts | 5 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 7 | UTA W | 38 min | 21 pts | 3 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 5 | BKN W | 28 min | 18 pts | 2 reb | 5 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 3 | @OKC L | 28 min | 10 pts | 6 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 1 | @SAS L | 30 min | 11 pts | 1 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 30 | TOR W | 40 min | 25 pts | 4 reb | 6 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 28 | @MIA W | 37 min | 26 pts | 7 reb | 5 ast | 4 3PM |
| Jan 26 | @CLE L | 37 min | 14 pts | 4 reb | 5 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 24 | CLE L | 40 min | 16 pts | 5 reb | 5 ast | 3 3PM |
| Jan 22 | CHA L | 28 min | 4 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 18 | @MEM L | 37 min | 19 pts | 2 reb | 6 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 15 | MEM W | 36 min | 21 pts | 6 reb | 7 ast | 4 3PM |
| Jan 11 | NOP W | 36 min | 26 pts | 5 reb | 7 ast | 3 3PM |
| Jan 9 | PHI L | 37 min | 21 pts | 3 reb | 4 ast | 3 3PM |
| Jan 7 | @BKN W | 37 min | 5 pts | 4 reb | 6 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 6 | @WAS L | 21 min | 6 pts | 5 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 4 | IND W | 36 min | 27 pts | 3 reb | 10 ast | 3 3PM |
| Jan 2 | @CHI L | 33 min | 18 pts | 2 reb | 7 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 31 | @IND W | 31 min | 15 pts | 4 reb | 5 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 29 | @TOR L | 32 min | 27 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 27 | DEN W | 30 min | 38 pts | 6 reb | 5 ast | 7 3PM |
| Dec 26 | CHA L | 36 min | 24 pts | 3 reb | 4 ast | 4 3PM |
| Dec 23 | @POR W | 33 min | 22 pts | 7 reb | 6 ast | 4 3PM |
| Dec 22 | @GSW L | 31 min | 19 pts | 6 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 20 | @UTA W | 40 min | 20 pts | 6 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 18 | @DEN L | 37 min | 22 pts | 2 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 13 | NYK L | 37 min | 12 pts | 8 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 9 | MIA W | 34 min | 10 pts | 3 reb | 7 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 7 | @NYK L | 30 min | 14 pts | 11 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 5 | MIA W | 32 min | 13 pts | 8 reb | 6 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 3 | SAS L | 28 min | 7 pts | 7 reb | 5 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 1 | CHI W | 34 min | 22 pts | 9 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 28 | @DET W | 32 min | 16 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 25 | @PHI W | 28 min | 31 pts | 1 reb | 3 ast | 4 3PM |
| Nov 23 | @BOS L | 28 min | 14 pts | 3 reb | 5 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 22 | NYK W | 29 min | 11 pts | 1 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 20 | LAC W | 29 min | 12 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 18 | GSW W | 33 min | 21 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 16 | @HOU L | 36 min | 18 pts | 3 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 14 | BKN W | 17 min | 2 pts | 0 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 12 | @NYK W | 23 min | 17 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 3 3PM |
| Nov 10 | POR W | 32 min | 8 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 9 | BOS L | 20 min | 4 pts | 3 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 7 | BOS W | 33 min | 13 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 4 | @ATL L | 26 min | 7 pts | 4 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 1 | @WAS W | 25 min | 8 pts | 2 reb | 5 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 30 | @CHA W | 31 min | 20 pts | 1 reb | 2 ast | 3 3PM |
| Oct 29 | @DET L | 24 min | 10 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 27 | @PHI L | 30 min | 14 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 25 | CHI L | 30 min | 19 pts | 5 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 24 | ATL L | 21 min | 8 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 22 | MIA W | 23 min | 7 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
How his numbers change by situation, with four seasons of history →
Predictions about him
how calls are trackedCame true 6 · Missed 4
- Came true Jason Beede: Anthony Black: reported available source
2026-10-25 · X · for @ NYK, 2026-10-25 · result: came off the bench, 26 min Flag - Came true Marc Stein: Anthony Black: reported available source
2026-10-25 · X · for @ NYK, 2026-10-25 · result: came off the bench, 26 min Flag - Came true Underdog NBA: Anthony Black: reported available source
2026-10-25 · X · for @ NYK, 2026-10-25 · result: came off the bench, 26 min Flag - Came true Jason Beede: Anthony Black: reported out source
2026-10-23 · X · for vs MIN, 2026-10-23 · result: did not play Flag - Came true Underdog NBA: Anthony Black: reported out source
2026-10-22 · X · for vs MIN, 2026-10-23 · result: did not play Flag - Came true Underdog NBA: Anthony Black: reported out source
2026-10-20 · X · for vs ATL, 2026-10-21 · result: did not play Flag - Missed Philip Rossman-Reich: Anthony Black will play in Wednesday's opener against Atlanta.
2026-10-17 · Podcast · for vs ATL, 2026-10-21 · result: did not play Flag - Missed Philip Rossman-Reich: Anthony Black will be available for the opener vs Atlanta.
2026-10-16 · Podcast · for vs ATL, 2026-10-21 · result: did not play Flag - 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 Flag - 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 Flag