ANTHONY BLACK NEWS

Joins starting lineup Black is starting Monday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Black has come off the bench in eight of his last nine appearances, but he'll make his 29th start of the season Monday due to Markelle Fultz (rest) being out. Black has averaged 5.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 21.4 minutes per game over his previous starts this year.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start after all Black isn't starting Monday's game against the Knicks.

Impact A previous report had Black returning to the starting lineup in place of Chuma Okeke, but Orlando will stick with the same first five they've had the previous four games, meaning Jalen Suggs, Caleb Houstan, Paolo Banchero and Goga Bitadze will start alongside Okeke. Black posted 13 points in 33 minutes off the bench during a losing effort versus Oklahoma City on Saturday, but he's still averaging just 4.2 points per game over his last four appearances as a reserve.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting lineup Black will start Monday's game against the Knicks, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.

Impact From Nov. 4 through Jan. 5, Black started 28 of 30 games, averaging 5.3 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 21.4 minutes during that stretch. He operated off the bench in each of the last four games, and after three poor outings, he posted 13 points, four rebounds, a steal and a block in 33 minutes against the Thunder on Saturday. He'll look to build off that momentum versus New York. In a corresponding move, Chuma Okeke will head to the bench.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Black (illness) is available but will operate off the bench during Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Black might still be under the weather, so he'll shift to a reserve role, while Chuma Okeke and Caleb Houstan start alongside Jalen Suggs, Paolo Banchero and Goga Bitadze. Black has made five appearances as a reserve this season, averaging 6.4 points in 13.4 minutes per game.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Black (illness) is available but will operate off the bench during Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Black might still be under the weather, so he'll shift to a reserve role, while Chuma Okeke and Caleb Houstan start alongside Jalen Suggs, Paolo Banchero and Goga Bitadze. Black has made five appearances as a reserve this season, averaging 6.4 points in 13.4 minutes per game.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Sunday Black (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Hawks.

Impact Black is in danger of missing Sunday's contest due to a non-COVID illness that caused him to leave Friday's game early. If the rookie guard is ruled out, Cole Anthony will likely receive increased playing time.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return against Denver Black (illness) will not return to Friday's game versus Denver. He finished scoreless with one assist in five minutes.

Impact Black carried a questionable tag into Friday's game before getting the green light to play. However, he didn't look right and lasted just five minutes before subbing himself out for good. Presumably, Black tried his best to give it a go Friday with the Magic having only nine available players prior to tipoff. He should be considered questionable for Sunday's game versus Atlanta.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Denver Black (illness) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Denver.

Impact Black was a late addition to the injury report and was previously considered questionable, but he'll attempt to play anyways. The Magic are extremely shorthanded Friday, so Black could see a significant amount of minutes if he can handle it.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Black is now questionable for Friday's game against Denver, Wendell Epps of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Impact Black is a late addition to the injury report, as several players are feeling under the weather for the Magic. The rookie guard will warm up and is considered a game-time call. Cole Anthony could potentially see a massive workload if Black is held out.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Black won't start Wednesday's game against the Kings.

Impact Black will come off the bench for the first time since Nov. 9 after playing just 13 minutes Tuesday. Despite his removal from the first unit, Black should still handle a significant role as a reserve ball handler due to Cole Anthony's (quad) absence.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Disappears in starting role Black racked up zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one steal across 13 minutes during Tuesday's 121-115 loss to Golden State.

Impact While the Magic are happy to have Jalen Suggs back, the backcourt is having trouble putting points on the board. Black seemed to have the edge over Cole Anthony, but he's hit a four-game slump after posting one of the best games of his career.against Washington. The first-round pick is bound to go through some growing pains, and the Magic will likely stick with him despite the tepid output.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient scorer in win Black closed with 23 points (9-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, one assist and four steals across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 127-119 win over Washington.

Impact Black has proven to be able to deliver solid outings from time to time, but the lack of consistency on a game-to-game basis conspires against his upside. He is expected to remain in the starting unit with Markelle Fultz (knee) sidelined, but his overall numbers make him a less-than-appealing fantasy alternative outside of deep formats and weak DFS slates.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Best game of season Friday Black totaled 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt), nine rebounds and four assists over 28 minutes during Friday's 128-111 loss to Boston.

Impact Black had his best game of the season Friday, posting career-best numbers in points, rebounds and assists despite the 17-point defeat. The Magic have been patient with Black amid the growing pains in his rookie year, and while he should remain in a starting role as long as Markelle Fultz (knee) remains sidelined, his fantasy upside remains limited -- in a best-case scenario. At this point, he's little more than a potential streaming alternative in DFS slates, though he does have a bit more upside in fantasy formats.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles again in start Black amassed 11 points (5-5 FG, 1-1 FT) over 15 minutes during Wednesday's 121-111 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Black played just 15 minutes despite starting, continuing his poor run of production. Although he has been the primary fill-in for Markelle Fultz (knee), it's been a tale of woe when it comes to his fantasy value. At this point, there is no reason to consider him, even in deeper formats.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting role yields little Black chipped in five points (2-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 23 minutes during Tuesday's 126-107 victory over Toronto.

Impact Black continues to start for the Magic but to this point, has failed to make the most of his situation. He has been in the opening unit for six consecutive games and yet has scored a total of 25 points, adding eight assists. Despite the starting tag, Black is not worth rostering outside of very deep formats.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in start Black closed with seven points (3-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 96-94 win over the Bulls.

Impact Despite starting for the fifth time in the past six games, Black failed to produce much of note. He has managed to score double-digit points only once all season, adding very little in terms of peripheral stats. Markelle Fultz (knee) has already been ruled out Friday, meaning Black will likely remain in the opening unit. With that said, to this point he has not flashed enough to be considered anything more than a deeper-league stream target.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Black is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus Milwaukee.

Impact With Marke Fultz (knee) being a late scratch, Black will replace him in the starting lineup. The rookie guard is averaging 9.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 31.5 minutes across his previous two starts this season.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Black will move back to the bench for Thursday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Markelle Fultz is back with the starters after sitting the past three games. Black wasn't in the rotation to begin the season, so it will be interesting to see if he gets any reps with the second unit.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 11 points in first start Black tallied 11 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 30 minutes in Saturday's 120-101 win over the Lakers.

Impact Making his first career start while Markelle Fultz (knee) was sidelined, Black played turnover-free basketball over his 30 minutes of court time but took on a minuscule 8.2 percent usage rate, the lowest among all nine of the Magic's rotation players on the day. Though his fantasy value will be on the upswing if Fultz misses more time, Black's line from Saturday doesn't inspire much confidence that he'll offer major upside during his rookie season.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to make first career start Black is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus the Lakers.

Impact Black will replace Markelle Fultz (knee) in the starting five Saturday. The rookie guard has had a limited role to start the season, averaging just 4.7 points, 1.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 8.3 minutes across his first three appearances. However, Black will get the chance to run the offense alongside Jalen Suggs in the backcourt Saturday.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 16 minutes in win Black totaled nine points (4-4 FG, 1-3 FT), three rebounds, one assist and two steals in 16 minutes during Thursday's 115-113 win over the Jazz.

Impact Gary Harris, who started the contest in place of Markelle Fultz (knee), suffered a groin injury in the first half and didn't return. Joe Ingles started the second half in place of Harris, but Cole Anthony and Black were the ones who stepped their production up. If Harris and Fultz remain sidelined, it's possible Black will be able to carve out a 20-minute bench role moving forward.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays five minutes Wednesday Black logged five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 FT), one assist and two blocks over five minutes during Wednesday's 116-86 win over Houston.

Impact Black was the sixth overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and put together some encouraging performances in Summer League play, but he saw limited minutes during Wednesday's regular-season opener. Despite Black's limited workload, Jalen Suggs and Gary Harris both played under 22 minutes, so it's possible the rookie can carve out a larger role as he adjusts to the NBA level.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Black Docuseries Turns Focus to NBA Summer League Picking up where last installments left off after the draft, episode follows Magic guard’s debut as he officially transitions from being Ark...

AUGUST 7, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Magic rookie Anthony Black played through ankle injury in summer league Black revealed that he was bothered by an ankle injury with the Magic in summer league.

JULY 31, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Nabs 14 boards Black registered eight points (3-10 FG, 0-2 3PT, 2-2 FT), 14 rebounds, four assists, one steal and two blocks in 34 minutes of Wednesday's 82-80 Summer League loss to the Knicks.

Impact Though Black struggled from the field, he came through in crunch time, tipping in Jett Howard's missed three-pointer at the buzzer to push the contest into overtime. He was a dominant force on the glass, finishing with a team-high 14 rebounds while also swatting a pair of shots. Though Black has struggled with efficiency, his ability to contribute as a rebounder and defender will help him contribute for the Magic early on.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE