Anthony Black has been ruled day-to-day with an ankle sprain as the Magic open training camp. He will miss the start of camp workouts, with an expected return date of Oct. 7.
What happened
Orlando's injury report, issued Wednesday, Sep. 30 at 12:29 PM ET, lists Anthony Black as day-to-day with an ankle and leg injury. Black had no previous status on the report. Magic coach Sean Sweeney said Wednesday that Black is sidelined to begin training camp with a minor ankle sprain, according to Orlando Magic Daily. The report lists an expected return date of Oct. 7.
What it means for the Magic
Orlando opens the 2026-27 season at the Grizzlies on Wednesday, Oct. 7, and Black's ankle is now tied to that date. Last season he averaged 15.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 29.8 minutes across 64 games. In games he has missed, the rotation has leaned on Paolo Banchero (34.7 min, 22.2 pts), Desmond Bane (33.6 min, 20.1 pts), Franz Wagner (30.0 min, 20.6 pts) and Jalen Suggs (27.6 min, 13.8 pts), with Jevon Carter and Tyus Jones taking extra backup guard minutes. The Magic have not played a game this season, so there is no record with or without him yet.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether the ankle has settled as camp practices continue. Orlando's expected return date of Oct. 7 lines up with the regular-season opener at the Grizzlies, though the team has not announced whether Black will play in that specific game. His practice status over the coming days will be the next marker.
Is Anthony Black playing at Grizzlies?
Not announced. He is day-to-day with an ankle sprain and has an expected return date of Oct. 7, the same night as the opener at Memphis, but Orlando has not confirmed he will play in that game.
When will Anthony Black be back?
The Magic's injury report lists an expected return date of Oct. 7, 2026.