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Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black praised his younger brother Beckham Black on X (formerly Twitter), commenting on his up-and-coming future after recently competing in the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / May 16

Orlando Magic Have Found Willing Taker Of 'X-Factor' Role Next Season

Guard Anthony Black showed promising growth in his second season with the Orlando Magic. Black stepped up when they battled injuries. In recent interviews, he's embracing the role of becoming the X-factor in the next step of development.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / May 12

Southeast Notes: Hawks, Hornets, Wizards, Coulibaly, Black

After reporting on Friday that the Hawks have shown interest in the possibility of hiring a player agent to run their front office, Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link) confirm that Sportsology, the search firm leading the process, has reached out to “various agents” to gauge their interest.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / April 16

Big bench performances lift Magic to play-in win over Hawks

After the Atlanta Hawks cut a 22-point lead to just six points after three quarters, Cole Anthony and the Orlando Magic's bench stepped up to right the ship.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / April 16

Can Magic keep up their stingy three-point defense against Celtics?

The Orlando Magic earned the East's No. 7 seed in the playoffs by throttling the Atlanta Hawks' three-point shooting on Tuesday night. Now their stellar three-point defense faces its biggest test in the first round.

Big bench performances lift Magic to play-in win over Hawks

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Orlando Magic News / Last Word On Sports / April 13

Magic Lotto Pick Has Career Game In Regular Season Finale

On the heels of recording 21 points, seven assists, six rebounds, and two steals in a blowout win against the Indiana Pacers, Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black just had another stellar performance.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 8

Magic's Late-Season Reliance on Anthony Black is What He Signed Up For

ORLANDO, Fla. – A year ago, Anthony Black was a freshly turned 20-year-old rookie on the outskirts of the Orlando Magic's nightly rotation. The Magic were battling for playoff seeding, and unless garbage time came, more tenured players were seeing the floor instead of the previous summer's No.

NBA News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / March 26

Former Razorback Stepping Up NBA Game in March

A lot has been made of former Razorbacks Jaylin Williams and Isaiah Joe and the contributions to the magical season going on over in Oklahoma City, but there's one other former Arkansas NCAA Tournament star who is heating up in March while making his own mark on the NBA.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 26

Magic finally find a third scorer in third straight win

For an offense that has depended on the Magic's two young stars, his emergence gives the team an extra dimension and keeps defenses from focusing solely on them.

Paolo Banchero breaking out amid potentially historic month

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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / March 19

Anthony Black's Success Correlates to Magic Wins. Can Orlando Unlock It Further?

ORLANDO, Fla. –– After Anthony Black turned in one of the best performances of his young career Sunday afternoon in Cleveland, Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley hammered home a vindicating point he's been voicing all season long.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / March 17

How 51 Seconds of True-to-Form Defense Helped the Magic Stun the Cavaliers

CLEVELAND –– Fifty-one seconds. That's all the longer it took the Orlando Magic to spurn a third-quarter run that turned its Sunday primetime matinee with the East-leading Cleveland Cavaliers on its head.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / March 16

What Jamahl Mosley, Anthony Black and Paolo Banchero Said After Magic's Streak-Snapping Win over Cavs

CLEVELAND – The Orlando Magic stunned the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday afternoon with a 108-103 road victory, snapping the Cavaliers' 16-game win streak.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 23

What Jamahl Mosley, Anthony Black Said After Magic's Win over Wizards

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Magic defeated the Washington Wizards on Sunday night, 110-90. More: Magic take care of business, blow past lowly Wizards with big 2nd half After the game, Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley and guard Anthony Black met reporters to discuss the victory.

USC Trojans Basketball Hosting 4-Star Recruit Beckham Black, Unofficial Visit

The USC Trojans hosted class of 2027 recruit Beckham Black on unofficial visit over the weekend as reported by On3. Black is the younger brother of current Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black.

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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 14

Magic's Trio Soak In Experience of Rising Stars Event

2025 NBA All-Star Weekend tipped off Friday night with the annual Rising Stars competition. Orlando Magic teammates Anthony Black and Tristan da Silva were together on Team T, which was led by Tim Hardaway Sr., while two-way guard Mac McClung featured on Team G League, led by Jeremy Lin.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 14

Magic's da Silva, Black, McClung Tip Off All-Star Weekend in Rising Stars Event

When the 2025 NBA All-Star weekend customarily tips off Friday night with the Rising Stars event, the Orlando Magic will be well-represented. Rookie wing Tristan da Silva and second-year guard Anthony Black, as well as two-way guard Mac McClung, were selected to the player pool for this year's tournament-style event.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 13

What Jamahl Mosley, Anthony Black, Paolo Banchero Said After Magic's Win over Hornets

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Magic defeated the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night, 102-86. After the game, Magic coach Jamahl Mosley, guard Anthony Black and forward Paolo Banchero met reporters to discuss the win in the final game before the All-Star break.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 9

What Magic's Jamahl Mosley, Anthony Black, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero Said After Spurs Win

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Magic, thanks to a late-winning shot from Paolo Banchero with under 30 seconds to play, defeated the San Antonio Spurs 112-111 on Saturday night.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 4

NBA All-Star Rising Stars Rosters: Magic's da Silva, Black Make Same Team

The rosters for the 2025 Rising Stars event at this year's NBA All-Star Weekend were drafted on Tuesday afternoon. Former NBA legends Chris Mullin, Mitch Richmond and Tim Hardaway each selected seven players from a pool of 21 NBA rookies and sophomores.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / January 31

NBA names four replacements for Rising Stars event

Three second-year players and one rookie have been named replacements for the Rising Stars event at All-Star weekend in San Francisco, according to the NBA.

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Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 21

How Anthony Black has thrived during ‘learning process’ with Magic’s second unit

Despite the Orlando Magic’s six-game win streak ending with a 104-93 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night, Anthony Black continues to impress during his extended role off the bench.

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 9

Anthony Black reflects on growth since rookie year

The Orlando Magic snapped a five-game losing streak with a commanding 115-88 home victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. Franz Wagner led with 27 points, including 17 in the first quarter, while Anthony Black emerged as a critical bench player.

Orlando Magic News / Hoops Rumors / October 4

Magic exercise options on former No. 1 overall pick, two others

The team has locked up these young players for the short-term.

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Orlando Magic News / NBA Draft on SI / May 28, 2024

Orlando's Anthony Black: Sophomore Outlook

Anthony Black was a piece of a very connected, young and formidable team in the Orlando Magic this season. When given a chance to perform and showcase his skill set, it's clear that he'll become even more of an integral piece for this team for the coming years.

Orlando Magic News / NBA Draft on SI / May 6, 2024

How Anthony Black Can Further Fortify Orlando's Defense in Year Two

Anthony Black wasn't the most glamorized prospect to come out of last year's draft. But he was generally regarded as a bonafide lockdown perimeter and on-ball defender, proving that as an Arkansas Razorback time and time again.

NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / January 14, 2024

Anthony Black Flashes Glimpses of Offensive Maturity Versus Thunder

On a young and budding team, Anthony Black's minutes as a rookie has largely contingent on his perimeter defense and preparation at the point of attack. Standing with a 6-foot-7, fairly broad frame and physical defensive play style, he has the tools to become one of the top all-around defenders in the league.