Overview
- Orlando exercised Anthony Black’s fourth-year option and Tristan da Silva’s third-year option to keep both under contract through 2026-27.
- The team declined Jett Howard’s fourth-year rookie option for 2026-27, positioning him to enter unrestricted free agency after this season.
- Reported figures place Black’s 2026-27 salary at about $10.1 million and da Silva’s at about $3.9 million, while Howard’s declined option was about $7.3 million.
- Under league rules, Howard could re-sign with the Magic as an unrestricted free agent but not for more than the value of the declined option.
- Performance and payroll drove the calls, with Black and da Silva earning regular roles while Howard’s limited production and rising commitments to core players pressed the cap outlook.