NBA hits Orlando Magic with hefty fine after team failed to accurately disclose player’s availability

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TheNBApenalized the Orlando Magic for what the league says was a violation of its injury reporting policies.

The team was fined $25,000 Thursday over Magic guard Anthony Black’s availability ahead of Monday’s game against theDetroit Pistons.

Black missed 15 games leading up to Monday’s matchup as he recovered from an abdominal strain.He was initially designated as out for the game, but the 22-year-old entered and finished with 14 points and a pair of steals.

Anthony Black of the Orlando Magic dribbles the ball against the Detroit Pistons during the fourth quarter at Kia Center in Orlando, Fla., April 6, 2026.(Rich Storry/Getty Images)

Orlando beat Detroit 123-107 for its third straight win.The Magic kept rolling, outlasting theMinnesota Timberwolveson Wednesday for a fourth win in a row.

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In announcing the fine, the NBA said the Magic failed to accurately disclose Black’s game availability status.

Anthony Black dribbling basketball on court during game at Kia Center

Anthony Black of the Orlando Magic dribbles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter at 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 dribbling basketball against Julian Phillips at Kia Center

Anthony Black of the Orlando Magic dribbles the ball against Julian Phillips of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter at 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 the seventh spot in the Eastern Conference standings.The Pistons have clinched the East’s best overall record and play theCharlotte HornetsFriday night.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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