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Rival executives are watching Anthony Black after he and the Orlando Magic failed to agree on a contract extension in October. Black is set for restricted free agency next offseason, and Orlando's rising payroll could force changes elsewhere on the roster if the team wants to re-sign him. The Magic currently sit just $2.5 million below the second apron. Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane and Jalen Suggs each earn more than $30 million per year on long-term deals. Team and league sourc...

Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black could be on the move before the NBA's trade deadline in February, The Athletic's Sam Amick reported.

The Orlando Magic are reportedly facing growing questions about their expensive roster, with Anthony Black emerging as a potential trade candidate. However, the franchise is pushing back against speculation that the young guard could become expendable. Orlando’s financial commitments have raised concerns around the league. Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Desmond Bane, and Jalen Suggs each […] The post Magic rumors: Orlando pushing back on rising trade buzz, but something’s gotta give soon appea...

The Orlando Magic rebuild discussion is gaining momentum as the franchise faces another season of high expectations, financial pressure and questions about its expensive core. The post Magic could break up their core after another playoff failure appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Here’s Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black on the smooth NBA transition of rookie Darius Acuff Jr. after Tuesday’s 107-100 road win vs. the Sacramento Kings (29 points/4 rebounds/6 assists/2 steals/10-21 FG/4-9 3-PT/5-6 FT in 40 minutes). The post Anthony Black praises Darius Acuff Jr.’s poise/shot-making ability appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Heat Klay Thompson hasn’t had the smoothest start in Miami. But when he gets going, well, we’ve seen what that looks like. Thompson hit five threes in the third quarter of Friday’s 145-125 win over the depleted Pacers, finishing with 25 points and seven makes in 12 attempts from deep, as Adel Burton of Miami […] The post NBA Notes: Heat, Klay Thompson, Magic, Anthony Black, Celtics appeared first on Hoops Wire.

A handful of young players failed to reach rookie-scale extensions this month, meaning they could be on the market as soon as next offseason. The Bulls will have tons of money to spend, once again. Would you want them to throw an offer sheet at any of these guys? Personally, I feel like Anthony Black could be an awesome fit. The three-point shooting worries me a little, but his defense would be an immediate upgrade. He at least feels like the kind of player that this front office should think...

The Knicks are just the third defending champion in NBA history to begin the ensuing season with three consecutive losses. It didn't end well for the previous two teams.

Anthony Black and Alex Caruso top our list of waiver wire adds after Week 1.

The Orlando Magic received encouraging news regarding Anthony Black ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the reigning NBA champion New York Knicks, as the guard has been upgraded to questionable for the team’s upcoming road trip. Orlando’s latest injury report Saturday listed Black as questionable with a right ankle sprain, signaling progress toward his return after […] The post Magic guard Anthony Black gets encouraging injury update ahead of Knicks matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Nate and John Hollinger break down the latest extensions and notable non-deals, including Anthony Black, Brandon Miller, Cason Wallace, and Brandin Podziemski. Then they compare their biggest season win-total disagreements, debate potential surprises in the West and relegation candidates, and make their conference finals and championship picks. 0:29 - Anthony Black's non-extension and Orlando's roster-building decisions. 4:53 - Brandon Miller's extension and the market for big wings. 6:32 - C...

The Hornets and forward Brandon Miller agreed to a five-year, $209 million rookie-scale contract extension.

The Orlando Magic are big fans of Anthony Black and have no desire to trade the young guard despite uncertainty surrounding his contract extension, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Orlando’s challenge is balancing Black’s development with the financial commitments already made to its established core. The Magic have long-term contracts in place […] The post Magic don’t want to trade Anthony Black despite contract uncertainty appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Noah Penda is expected to miss “significant time” after suffering a partially torn right hamstring during the Magic’s preseason finale against Miami on Friday, sources tell Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel (Twitter link). No recovery timetable has been set, and Penda’s return will depend on his response to treatment. The 21-year-old small forward also […]

The Magic emerged victorious in their fourth and final preseason tune-up on Friday. However, they did not escape unscathed. As Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel writes, star forward Franz Wagner (right shoulder soreness) and second-year reserves Noah Penda (right hamstring tightness) and Jase Richardson (sore low back) all exited the win over Miami due […]

76ers guard Tyrese Maxey said Thursday that having a healthy Joel Embiid "changes everything" for the Sixers.

Going into the 2026-27 season with a new head coach, the Orlando Magic are at a something of a crossroads as they try to compete at a high level with an already-expensive roster.