Orlando Magic face potential salary cap constraints regarding Anthony Black

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 4:42 PM

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Orlando Magic face potential salary cap constraints regarding Anthony Black
Summary

The Orlando Magic face financial obstacles that could impact the future of Anthony Black as he enters the final year of his contract. Following a season where the team invested heavily in their core lineup, the front office is navigating a payroll that currently exceeds the salary cap. Black, a 22-year-old guard who averaged 15.0 points last season, is set to earn $10.1 million on an expiring deal. While the team remains interested in retaining the player, the rising costs of their existing roster limit the flexibility to offer a long-term extension. Without a strategy to clear significant cap space or a move to restructure existing contracts, the organization risks losing the guard to restricted free agency next summer.

Source Links
Key Details
  • Anthony Black averaged 15.0 points and 1.4 steals per game last season.
  • The Orlando Magic payroll for the current season stands at $209.8 million.
  • The team faces a potential luxury tax bill of approximately $32.2 million.
  • Anthony Black is scheduled to become a restricted free agent next summer.
  • Orlando has $192.6 million already committed to the roster for the 2027-28 season.
Latest Updates
  • 4:42 PMYahoo SportsMagic Could Lose Anthony Black In Free Agency If They Can’t Clear Cap Space
What they're saying
"

After investing heavily in their core, the Magic could stand to lose Anthony Black next summer.

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days