New NBA Trade Rumors on Magic's Anthony Black After Contract Extension Talks Fizzled Out

Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black could be on the move before the NBA's trade deadline in February, The Athletic's Sam Amick reported.

According to Spotrac, the Magic are just $2.5 million below the second apron threshold, which could make it difficult for the team to sign Black to a long-term contract. The 22-year-old was unable to reach an agreement with the Magic for an extension this summer, and he is on track to be a restricted free agent after this season.

That dynamic has rival executives wondering if Black "might eventually be available," but team and league sources with knowledge of the Magic's thinking "pushed back" on the notion of Black being traded, according to Amick.

It makes sense for the Magic to keep the focus off of potential trade buzz as they look to get their season back on track. Orlando stumbled out of the gate and opened the 2026-27 season with a 4-7 record.

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Orlando already has significant contracts on its books. Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane and Jalen Suggs are all signed to long-term deals that are worth over $30 million annually. Those deals could complicate any sizable commitment to Black.

If Orlando becomes one of the teams looking to trade away players in exchange for draft capital, Black would likely be one of the top candidates.