Overview
- Reporting on Nov. 13 said rival executives are asking whether Anthony Black could become available even though the club publicly rejects that idea.
- Black did not sign an extension this summer and is on track to be a restricted free agent in 2027 after a strong early season push in an expanded role.
- The Magic sit roughly $2.5 million below the league's second luxury-tax apron and already have more than $180 million committed to five players for 2027-28.
- Orlando is 4-7 with a minus-5.0 net rating and has lost in the first round in each of the last three seasons, increasing pressure on president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman.
- Team sources say the franchise is focused on maximizing the current roster for now but will consider breaking up parts of the core if results and postseason progress do not improve.