Anthony Black has given Orlando Magic fans another reason to worry about his future. The 22-year-old’s latest social media interaction has only added to the uncertainty.
Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black sparked concern about his future after replying "Not my choice" to a fan pleading with him to stay. The 22-year-old's social media remark comes as the deadline for his rookie-scale contract extension approaches. Black enjoyed a breakout 2025-26 season with Orlando, averaging 15.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game across 64 appearances.
Contract discussions have grown complicated due to Orlando's tightening salary cap commitments to core players. Reporter Marc Stein noted talks were influenced by Brandin Podziemski's $22 million annual extension, a benchmark the Magic have reportedly hesitated to match. If no extension is reached, Black is slated to become a restricted free agent in the summer of 2027.
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