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ORLANDO — The NBA rewards production, not potential. Every October ushers in optimism and excitement — but by November, only results matter. That truth has hit the Orlando Magic hard.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 31

NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Magic, Anthony Black, Warriors

The Thunder just keep rolling. Oklahoma City improved to 6-0 after a 127–108 win over the Wizards, led by another dominant outing from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who poured in 31 points through three quarters.

Anthony Black News / Field Level Media / October 29

Magic pick up team options on F Tristan da Silva, G Anthony Black

The Orlando Magic exercised the team options on the contracts of forward Tristan da Silva and guard Anthony Black, keeping the duo under contract through the 2026-27 season.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 29

Orlando Magic pick up option on da Silva, but not on another draft pick

The Orlando Magic had until October 31st to decide their choice on the options of Tristan da Silva, Anthony Black, and Jett Howard. With the Magic's big 4 of Banchero, Wagner, Suggs, & Bane combined to make around $150 million, the team needed to retain value while trying to make sensible budget cuts.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 8

Why Anthony Black and Tristan da Silva's Growth Requires Patience

The upcoming season for the Orlando Magic is one of the most anticipated in recent memory. Not since Dwight Howard manned the paint have expectations been this high.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / August 15

The Biggest X-Factor For The Orlando Magic

Every team in the league can assemble a strong starting five, but can't play them all 48 minutes of a game. They need at least one spark off the bench to lift them in critical moments.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 8

NBA Trade Idea: Timberwolves Acquire Anthony Black, Hawks Acquire Rob Dillingham, Jazz Acquire Kobe Bufkin, Bones Hyland

An NBA trade involving the Minnesota Timberwolves, Orlando Magic, Atlanta Hawks and Utah Jazz has been created. NBA writer Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 28

NBA Insider Boldly Claims Magic’s Success Hinges On X-Factor Guard

Despite the Orlando Magic’s major offseason additions of Desmond Bane and Tyus Jones, second-year guard Anthony Black remains the team’s biggest X-factor off the bench.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 6

Anthony Black Emerging As Key Piece In Magic’s Championship Push

Aside from making major offseason improvements, Orlando Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman deserves credit for maintaining the team’s young core while building a championship contender.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 24

Anfernee Simons to Hometown Orlando Magic Dream Fades to Black

Anfernee Simons’ long-awaited debut for the Orlando Magic will have to wait at least a few months and may indeed never come. Often linked as a trade target

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / May 20

Orlando Magic's Anthony Black Becomes Arkansas Recruiter After Pubbing Brother

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.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / May 7

Orlando Magic Linked To Promising Young Center, But There's A Risk

A recent mock trade has the Orlando Magic acquiring a new frontcourt piece. Zach Roberts of the Charlotte Hornets on SI proposed a trade that sends Hornets center Mark Williams to Orlando in exchange for Anthony Black and multiple second-round picks.

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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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Golden State benefits from yet another postseason ankle sprain

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.

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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 / 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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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, 2024

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

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

Jalen Suggs, Magic express optimism about extension

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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.