Anthony Black remains day-to-day with a right ankle issue and will sit out Sunday's preseason game against the Cavaliers, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports. The Magic will play the game without their guard as Orlando continues preseason play ahead of the 2026-27 regular season.
What happened
Anthony Black is listed as day-to-day with a right ankle issue, the same overall status he has carried since Wednesday, Sept. 30, when the Magic first flagged the ankle. Sunday's report, updated at 5:45 p.m. ET, lists the issue as ankle/leg on the right side. Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports Black is out for Sunday's preseason game against the Cavaliers. No further detail on the injury has been announced.
What it means for the Magic
Without Black, Orlando faces the Cavaliers on the road Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET, airing on ESPN. Last season, Black averaged 15.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 29.8 minutes across 64 games. In games without him, the Magic have leaned on Paolo Banchero (34.7 minutes, 22.2 points), Desmond Bane (33.6 minutes, 20.1 points) and Franz Wagner (30.0 minutes, 20.6 points), with Wendell Carter Jr., Jalen Suggs, Tristan da Silva, Jevon Carter and Tyus Jones also seeing extended run. The Magic are 0-0, with the 2026-27 season not yet underway, so there is no record to measure with or without him.
What to watch
The Magic's next injury report will show whether Black's status changes. He is expected to return Oct. 13. Jonathan Isaac (left knee) is also day-to-day, along with Desmond Bane (rest) and Jalen Suggs (illness), while Izaiyah Nelson is out with a left ankle injury as Orlando works through the rest of its preseason schedule.
Is Anthony Black playing vs. the Cavaliers?
No. Black is out for Sunday's preseason game against the Cavaliers with a right ankle issue, per Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel.
When will Anthony Black be back?
Black is expected to return Oct. 13. Until then, he remains day-to-day with the right ankle issue.