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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.
March 2, 2026
Unable to practice Monday
Black (quadriceps) was unable to practice Monday, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Analysis
Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said Black was on the floor after practice, taking some free throws, but he didn't go through any contact. Black, who was unable to play Sunday against the Pistons, sounds highly questionable for Tuesday's game against Washington.
March 1, 2026
Won't play Sunday
Black (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis
Black was a late addition to the injury report due to a right quadriceps contusion and won't suit up Sunday. With the third-year guard sidelined, Tristan da Silva, Jevon Carter and Jett Howard are candidates to see increased playing time. Black's next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against the Wizards.
March 1, 2026
Iffy Sunday
Black is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Pistons due to a right quadriceps contusion.
Analysis
Black was a late addition to the injury report and is in jeopardy of missing his first game of the season. If the third-year guard is ultimately ruled out, Jett Howard and Jevon Carter would be candidates to see increased playing time.