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The NBA has penalized the Orlando Magic for what the league considers a violation of its injury reporting policies.
The team was fined $25,000 on Thursday due to the availability of Magic guard Anthony Black ahead of Monday’s game against the Detroit Pistons.
Black missed 15 games before Monday’s game while recovering from an abdominal strain. He was initially designated as out for the game, but the 22-year-old came in and finished with 14 points and two steals.
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Anthony Black of the Orlando Magic dribbles the ball against the Detroit Pistons during the fourth quarter at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida on April 6, 2026. (A Rich History/Getty Images)
Orlando beat Detroit 123-107 for its third straight victory. The Magic continued their momentum, outlasting the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday for a fourth straight victory.
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In announcing the fine, the NBA said the Magic failed to accurately disclose Black’s game availability status.
Anthony Black of the Orlando Magic dribbles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida on April 8, 2026. (A Rich History/Getty Images)
Black, a third-year player from Arkansas, is averaging 15.1 points and 3.8 assists in 62 games, including 40 starts.
Anthony Black of the Orlando Magic dribbles the ball against Julian Phillips of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida on April 8, 2026. (A Rich History/Getty Images)
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The Magic enter Friday’s game in Chicago against the Bulls in seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Pistons have the best overall record in the East and will face the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night.
