NEWNow you can listen to Pak Gazette articles!
The NBA sanctioned the Orlando Magic for what the league says was a violation of its injury reporting policies.
The team was fined $25,000 on Thursday for the availability of Magic guard Anthony Black ahead of Monday’s game against the Detroit Pistons.
Black missed 15 games leading up to Monday’s matchup while recovering from an abdominal strain. He was initially designated out of the game, but the 22-year-old came in and finished with 14 points and a pair of steals.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON PakGazette.Com
Anthony Black of the Orlando Magic dribbles the ball against the Detroit Pistons during the fourth quarter at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida, on April 6, 2026. (Rich Story/Getty Images)
Orlando beat Detroit 123-107 for its third straight victory. The Magic continued to advance, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday for a fourth straight victory.
WARRIORS’ DRAYMOND GREEN FLIES NBA TANK FIX, SAYS PLAY-IN TOURNAMENT ‘NOT WORKING’
In announcing the fine, the NBA said the Magic failed to accurately disclose Black’s game availability status.
Anthony Black of the Orlando Magic dribbles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida, on April 8, 2026. (Rich Story/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, Florida, on April 8, 2026. (Rich Story/Getty Images)
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE Pak Gazette APP
The Magic enter Friday’s game in Chicago against the Bulls in seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Pistons have the best overall record in the East and will play the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night.
