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March 8, 2026
Questionable to play Sunday
Black (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucks, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.
Analysis
Black was forced to leave early in the first quarter of Saturday's 119-92 win over the Timberwolves due to a lower-back strain, and the injury puts him in jeopardy of missing the second leg of the Magic's back-to-back set Sunday. Tristan da Silva would be the top candidate to enter Orlando's starting lineup if Black is unable to play.
March 7, 2026
Won't return Saturday
Black (back) has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday's game against the Timberwolves. He'll finish with zero points (0-2 FT), two rebounds and one steal over two minutes.
Analysis
Black will miss the rest of Saturday's game after straining his lower back early in the fourth quarter, and the injury puts him in jeopardy of missing the second leg of the Magic's back-to-back set against the Bucks on Sunday. Tristan da Silva started in place of Black for the second half of Saturday's contest.
March 7, 2026
Questionable to return Saturday
Black is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Timberwolves due to a lower-back strain.
Analysis
Black exited to the locker room early in the first quarter and is being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return. Tristan da Silva, Jevon Carter and Jett Howard will likely take on larger roles for as long as Black is sidelined.
March 7, 2026
Goes to locker room
Black exited to the locker room during the first quarter of Saturday's game against the Timberwolves due to a back injury, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.
Analysis
Black appeared to tweak his back while going for a steal and was replaced by Tristan da Silva at the 9:59 mark in the first quarter. While Black is in the locker room being evaluated by medical staff, da Silva, Jett Howard and Jevon Carter are all candidates to see more minutes off the bench.
March 5, 2026
Good to go Thursday
Black (quadriceps) will play Thursday against the Mavericks.
Analysis
Black was spotted taking part in shootaround earlier in the day, and he evidently feels healthy enough to give it a go. He'll make his return to the court after missing two games with a bruised right quad.
March 5, 2026
Goes through shootaround
Black (quadriceps) participated in Thursday's morning shootaround, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Analysis
Black remains questionable to play against the Mavericks on Thursday and is shaping up to be a game-time call. If Black is unable to return to the lineup, the Magic will likely keep leaning on Jevon Carter and Tristan da Silva.
March 4, 2026
Questionable for Thursday
Black (quadriceps) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis
Black remains day-to-day after missing the past two games. He was originally slated to play Tuesday, only for the Magic to change their tune before tipoff. Jevon Carter and Tristan da Silva are likely to see more minutes if Black is unable to give it a go.
March 3, 2026
Downgraded to out
Black (quadriceps) is out for Tuesday's game against Washington, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Analysis
It was reported earlier in the day that Black appeared unlikely to go, and he's since been downgraded to out. It appears Tristan da Silva will be in line for another start in Black's place.
March 3, 2026
Not expected to play
Black (quadriceps) has been downgraded to questionable for Tuesday's game against the Wizards, with head coach Jamahl Mosley noting that Black is unlikely to play, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Analysis
Black had been listed as probable heading into the day due to a right quad contusion, but the Magic are now likely to hold the 22-year-old guard out for the night after he was unable to go through morning shootaround. Unless Black's condition takes a dramatic turn for the better leading up to the 7 p.m. ET tipoff, the Magic are likely to rely more heavily on Jevon Carter and Tristan da Silva in his expected absence.
March 2, 2026
Probable for Tuesday
Black is probable for Tuesday's game against the Wizards with a right quad contusion.
Analysis
Despite being unable to practice Monday, Black is likely to suit up Tuesday after missing Sunday's loss to Detroit. Black has averaged 11.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.8 steals in 33.2 minutes per tilt in his last five games. Tristan da Silva looks like the most likely choice to move to the bench.