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The NBA fined the Orlando Magic for what the league says was a violation of its injury reporting policies.
The team was fined $25,000 on Thursday over Magic guard Anthony Black’s availability ahead of Monday’s game against the Detroit Pistons.
Black missed 15 games leading up to Monday’s matchup as he recovered from an abdominal strain. He was initially ruled out for the game, but the 22-year-old came on and finished with 14 points and a pair of steals.
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Anthony Black of the Orlando Magic dribbles the ball against the Detroit Pistons in the fourth quarter at the Kia Center in Orlando, Fla., April 6, 2026. (Rich Storry/Getty Images)
Orlando beat Detroit 123-107 for its third straight win. The Magic continued to roll, outlasting the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday for a fourth straight win.
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In announcing the fine, the NBA said the Magic did not accurately disclose Black’s game availability status.
Anthony Black of the Orlando Magic dribbles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter at the Kia Center in Orlando, Fla., April 8, 2026. (Rich Storry/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, Fla., April 8, 2026. (Rich Storry/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 East’s best overall record and play the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night.
