Anthony Black moved from out to day-to-day on the injury report after the Magic rested him Monday against the Wizards. His expected return is Thursday, Nov. 5, when Orlando plays at Phoenix.
What happened
Anthony Black's status changed from out to day-to-day on the injury report, posted Tuesday at 12:53 a.m. ET. The reason is listed as rest, other. The report's comment reads: "Black will be rested Monday against the Wizards." He had been listed as out for Monday's game. The report gives an expected return of Nov. 5. Black has been on and off the report this season. He was day-to-day with an ankle issue on Oct. 23 after being out the day before. He was day-to-day for personal reasons on Oct. 28, and he was cleared the same day.
What it means for the Magic
Orlando plays at the Suns on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 9:00 p.m. ET. The Magic are 2-5, 11th seed, and have lost two straight. Black has played four games this season. He averages 27.9 minutes, 16.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists. The Magic are 2-2 with him and 0-3 without him. In games he missed, Franz Wagner averaged 35.8 minutes and 20.3 points, and Desmond Bane averaged 34.8 minutes and 17.9 points. Paolo Banchero averaged 33.8 minutes and 24.5 points. Tristan da Silva averaged 29.4 minutes and 14.1 points. Banchero and Jalen Suggs are both out on the report.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Black is cleared for Thursday's game at Phoenix. The report lists Nov. 5 as his expected return, but his status stays day-to-day until then. Watch Banchero and Suggs as well. Both are out, Banchero with an ankle issue and Suggs with a knee issue. Their absences affect how many minutes Black and the other guards play. Noah Penda, Jonathan Isaac and Izaiyah Nelson are also out.
Is Anthony Black playing at the Suns on Thursday?
Black is day-to-day, and the injury report lists Nov. 5 as his expected return. That is the date of the Magic's game at Phoenix. His status for that game is not final until the next report.
When will Anthony Black be back?
The injury report gives an expected return of Nov. 5. The Magic play at the Suns that night at 9:00 p.m. ET. He sat Monday against the Wizards for rest.