Anthony Black Rumors

Jason Beede: New #Magic guard Desmond Bane was asked about his impression of the talent he’s joining in Orlando: “Super talented … Paolo, Franz, Jalen, Wendell, Tristan, Anthony Black … It was always tough to put the ball in the basket against them, I’ll tell you that.” More: pic.x.com/qImMcgnuSF

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Jason Beede: “This is how we've played all year,” #Magic guard Anthony Black said about the physicality of the series vs. Boston. “We like to touch people on defense, we're into the ball, we pick up. That's just the style of basketball we play.” pic.x.com/Xg8XMRMMP5

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Jason Beede: #Magic guard Anthony Black told us at shootaround he's "good now" after he appeared to tweak an ankle late in Game 3 against the Celtics. "Just going for a rebound, there's a lot of bodies in the paint. Just like a little collision, nothing serious. But I'm feeling good today."

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Gary Washburn: Without Jayson Tatum, #Celtics gut out a 109-100 win over #Magic, lead series 2-0. Game 3 Friday in ORL. Brown 36, 10 reb, 5 ast; Porzingis 20, 10 reb and 5 stitches, White 17, Pritchard 14, Holiday 11; Banchero 32, Wagner 25, Carter Jr. 16, Black 11.

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“We feel more confident this year than we did last year having a year of playoffs under our belt,” Black said. “We kind of know what to expect now. We’re playing a different team, but all of the unknowns got answered last year. We can use that this year to just come in prepared for the atmosphere, the officiating and the intensity.”

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Dan Savage: The @OrlandoMagic held the Hornets scoreless over the final 2 minutes on their way to a 111-104 road win. Paolo Banchero led all scorers with 32 points to go along with 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Franz Wagner added 26 and 8 rebounds, while Anthony Black tallied 20 and 5.

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Jason Beede: “A lot,” #Magic’s Anthony Black said when I asked what Sunday’s win at Cleveland on ABC means. “With the way we went last time we played them, we knew we had to come in and respond this game … We did a good job coming together and rallying to come back and get the win.” pic.x.com/4Ke2h3mTYF

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Jason Beede: “I will say this, and I’ve said it when we were home, and I’ll say it now: When Anthony Black is aggressive both offensively and defensively, he is a problem,” #Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said of the second-year pro. “…He just had such a command while he was on the floor.” pic.x.com/kxoLDGxafx

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Fawzan Amer: Final: Orlando: 110, Wizards: 90. Franz Wagner: 23 points, 7 rebounds, Anthony Black: 23 points, 7 rebounds, Paolo Banchero: 19 points, 5 assists. A blowout victory against a underhand Wizards team finds Orlando back inside the win column

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Fawzan Amer: Final: Orlando: 112, San Antonio: 111 Franz Wagner: 33 points, 12 rebounds Anthony Black: 20 points Paolo Banchero: 17 points, 7 rebounds A helluva defensive possession by the Magic, Isaac switches onto Fox and Black contests Wembanyama on the final mid-range miss

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NBA Communications: Rookie Ryan Dunn of the Phoenix Suns and second-year NBA players Anthony Black of the Orlando Magic, Toumani Camara of the Portland Trail Blazers and Ausar Thompson of the Detroit Pistons have been named replacements for the 2025 Castrol Rising Stars.

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NBA Communications: Dunn is replacing Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain. Black, Camara and Thompson are replacing NBA sophomores Dereck Lively II of the Dallas Mavericks, Brandon Miller of the Charlotte Hornets and Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs.

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A pro scout told HoopsHype about Dylan Harper: “He could end up being better than Flagg. He’s not the most athletic, but he has that ‘slow-fast’ pace to his game. Offensively, I think Harper has a higher ceiling than Flagg. Worst case, as a lead guard, he’d be like [Anthony] Black – but Harper moves better and scores at a much higher level. His ceiling feels Jalen Williams-esque – a versatile player who can function as a guard or has the size to be a point-wing, it really depends on how a team develops him. Harper is a better shot creator than Flagg and makes everyone around him better. He moves like a wing but plays like a guard.”

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Dan Savage: Final: Nuggets 113, Magic 100 Wendell Carter Jr. - 16 pts, 14 rebs, 5 asts Anthony Black - 14 pts, 5 asts KCP - 12 pts, 4 asts da Silva - 12 pts, 4 rebs Banchero - 10 pts, 7 rebs, 5 asts Isaac - 10 pts, 6 rebs

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