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ORL • Point Guard • #0
6 days ago
In his first game since March 7, Black was limited to just 15 minutes off the bench. He had no problem being aggressive on offense with 11 shot attempts and seven free throw attempts during his time on the floor. Black would have been a candidate to win the Most Improved Player award if he hadn’t missed so many games over the past month. Still, he’ll be a pivotal piece for Orlando entering the postseason now that they’re the healthiest they’ve been since the beginning of the season.
ORL • Point Guard • #0
6 days ago
Black was ruled out for this game at first but was upgraded to questionable earlier in the day and has now officially been cleared to suit up. He’ll likely play a limited role off the bench, which will prevent him from making much of an impact on the box score. However, it is good news for Orlando with the postseason starting next week, with this being the healthiest they’ve been in a while. Jevon Carter will likely play a smaller role with Black back.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Point Guard • #0
6 days ago
After missing Orlando’s last 16 games with a left lateral abdominal strain, Black is on track to return on Monday. If he does play, that would mean fewer minutes for Jevon Carter. That said, managers in active fantasy leagues should anticipate Black’s minutes being limited.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Point Guard • #0
6 days ago
Initially ruled out for a 17th consecutive game, Black is now questionable to play on Monday. If available, his playing time is likely to be limited, as the Magic guard has been out for a month.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Point Guard • #0
6 days ago
Black has not appeared in a game since March 7, and he’s running out of opportunities to get in some game time before the postseason. Jevon Carter has played rotation minutes off the bench and should continue to do so while Orlando awaits Black’s return.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Point Guard • #0
8 days ago
Sunday’s game will be the 16th that Black has missed since suffering a left abdominal injury. Franz Wagner has reclaimed his place in the starting lineup, meaning that Black will come off the bench whenever he’s healthy enough to play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Point Guard • #0
11 days ago
Black will be sidelined for a 14th straight game, which means Tristan da Silva will continue to play a large role. However, Franz Wagner has been upgraded to questionable, so da Silva may see those extended minutes while coming off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Point Guard • #0
13 days ago
Black and Wagner will remain out for another game, which means Tristan da Silva will get another start. With it unknown when Black or Wagner will be healthy enough to play, da Silva is worth rostering in 12-team leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Point Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Black sustained the back injury in Saturday’s win over Minnesota, and he’ll be out indefinitely as a result. Until Black is cleared to get back on the court, Tristan da Silva should continue to take on an expanded role. The latter is worth an add off of the waiver wire.
Source: Orlando Magic
ORL • Point Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Black will not play after exiting Saturday’s win over the Timberwolves during the first quarter with a lower back strain. Tristan da Silva will get a spot start after playing well off the bench on Saturday.
Source: Orlando Magic
ORL • Point Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Black exited Saturday’s win over the Timberwolves during the first quarter after suffering a lower back strain. He was replaced in the lineup by Tristan da Silva, who would move into the starting five if Black can’t play in Milwaukee.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Point Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Having suffered a lower back strain during the first quarter, Black was officially ruled out at the start of the third quarter. Tristan da Silva has moved into the lineup to begin the second half and will likely be the starter if Black has to miss time.
Source: Orlando Magic
ORL • Point Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Black suffered a lower back strain in the first quarter of Saturday’s game against the Timberwolves and is questionable to return. Tristan da Silva is likely to see additional minutes as long as Black is out.
Source: Dan Savage
ORL • Point Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Having returned to the Magic lineup after missing two games with a quad injury, Black logged 24 minutes against Dallas. The guard did struggle with his shot, missing all three of his three-point attempts and shooting 3-of-9 from two. However, Black provided some value in the assist and steal categories, so all wasn’t lost for fantasy managers who have him rostered.
ORL • Point Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Black has missed Orlando’s last two games, which has allowed Tristan da Silva to start in his stead. If he returns to take on Dallas, da Silva will return to playing a role off the bench. He has started the last six games for Orlando due to Jalen Suggs’ absence as well, and he has averaged 11.0 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game during this stretch.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Point Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Listed as questionable on the NBA’s official injury report, Beede notes that, “Orlando coach Jamahl Mosley said Black did not go through shootaround this morning and he will ‘most likely not go tonight.’” Black’s absence should mean additional run for Jalen Suggs and Tristan da Silva.
Source: Jason Beede
ORL • Point Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Black sat out Sunday’s matchup with the Pistons, but he’s expected to return following a one-game absence. He should handle his typical workload.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Point Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Black was not added to the Magic injury report until early Sunday afternoon. His absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup, with Jalen Suggs potentially regaining his regular role. Suggs, who missed three games with a back injury, logged 13 minutes in Thursday’s loss to the Rockets.
Source: Orlando Magic
ORL • Point Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Black is a late addition to the Magic injury report, as he is dealing with a right quad contusion. If he’s unable to play, Jalen Suggs may return to the starting lineup after being used in a reserve role on Thursday. Suggs came off the bench in Orlando’s loss to the Rockets because it was his first game back from a back injury that sidelined him for three games.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Point Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
Black was one of several Magic players to have success on both ends of the floor on Thursday. He finished as the team’s second-leading scorer, led all Orlando players in steals, and concluded with at least 20 points for the third time over his last four appearances. The third-year guard has reached another level of production this season. Still just 22 years of age, there’s potential for Black to make significant leaps over time to become a highly valued player in fantasy leagues.
ORL • Point Guard • #0
2 months ago
With Franz Wagner under a minutes limit in his first game back, Black remained in the starting lineup on Monday. And, as has been the case throughout the season, the third-year guard was a star. Black led the Magic with 26 points and recorded a complete stat line. Over the past two weeks, he has offered second-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats according to Basketball Monster. Even with the possibility of a return to the bench hovering over Black, he’s worth rostering in category leagues.
ORL • Point Guard • #0
2 months ago
Black struggled from behind the three-point line, going 1-of-7 from behind the arc, but was 7-of-13 otherwise and finished with 21 points in Saturday’s win over the Jazz. While the 22-year-old shooting guard could be headed back to the bench soon with Franz Wagner (ankle) close to returning, he’s delivered for fantasy managers lately. Black has provided second-round per game value over the last two weeks, according to Basketball Monster.
ORL • Point Guard • #0
2 months ago
Black has posted at least 25 points in two consecutive games. The 22-year-old point guard went about the scoring in completely different ways. In Wednesday’s win over the Heat, Black didn’t make a free throw and only even attempted one shot from the charity stripe. Friday against the Raptors, he made all 14 of his free throw attempts. While Black is averaging just 15.8 points per game this year and the boost in scoring is likely a blip, he still offers enough fantasy value to be rostered in standard leagues.
ORL • Point Guard • #0
2 months ago
Black was exceptional on Wednesday evening against the Heat. Offensively, he shot the ball with great accuracy, leading him to finish as one of three Magic players to score at least 20 points. He added a handful of assists, as well, but also tallied six stocks on the defensive end to give him fantastic fantasy production in the win. Black’s performance against Miami may be the one that gets him back on track following a few underwhelming performances.
ORL • Point Guard • #0
3 months ago
Black had a fairly balanced performance in Monday’s rematch with the Cavaliers. In 37 minutes, he was impactful on the defensive end and totaled four stocks, while inefficient shooting from beyond the arc limited his scoring production. Still, the third-year guard out of Arkansas finished as one of three Orlando players to score in double figures, and he was one of the team’s best passers in the loss. Fantasy managers, however, should be craving more from Black, based on some of the heights he reached earlier this season.
ORL • Point Guard • #0
3 months ago
Blak has been surging lately, and Sunday’s final tally - albeit in a loss - was another strong performance. The young guard didn’t offer another highlight-reel dunk over four defenders, but he led his team in the scoring department and posted solid peripheral numbers. If he’s somehow still available on the waiver wire, make sure to get him on your roster.
ORL • Point Guard • #0
3 months ago
While Franz Wagner was back in the lineup after a 16-game absence, his return did not negatively affect Black’s opportunities. The third-year guard was excellent during the second half, helping Orlando bounce back from a slow start. Black shot 4-of-6 from the field in the third quarter, and in the fourth, provided one of the dunks of the season. His fantasy value should be fine until Jalen Suggs returns from injury, and it’s going to take a lot to decrease Black’s opportunities, given how well he’s played.
ORL • Point Guard • #0
3 months ago
Black has been one of Orlando’s fantasy standouts, especially since Franz Wagner was lost to an ankle injury in early December. The point guard put forth another stellar effort on Sunday, missing one shot from the field and finishing a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. Orlando only plays on Thursday and Sunday of Week 13 due to its trip to Europe for two games, but fantasy managers must hold onto Black.
ORL • Point Guard • #0
3 months ago
Black had back-to-back games with five and six points entering play Friday. With Jalen Suggs (knee) still out, Black is a must-have player. His fantasy managers can breathe easy after Friday’s effort as Black managed to tally 21 points in the loss. The 21-year-old point guard averaged 18.9 points per game in December so it’s a good sign to see him get back to that level of scoring.
ORL • Point Guard • #0
3 months ago
Black saw an uptick in creation opportunities with Jalen Suggs (knee) out of the lineup, going off for a game-high 18 points in the first half. He knocked down 5-of-10 shots, including a pair of three-pointers, while also adding six free throws. He came back to earth in the second half with elite offensive threats Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane taking over the scoring duties. However, he set up a pair of key buckets from Tristan Da Silva and Wendell Carter Jr. in the final 70 seconds of regulation to help Orlando put the game away.