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NBA Fines Magic $25,000 for Listing Anthony Black as Out, Then Playing Him

The penalty signals the league’s focus on accurate availability disclosures to protect betting markets.

Apr 3, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; A view of the Orlando Magic logo during the game between the Mavericks and the Magic at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The NBA fined Orlando $25,000 on Thursday for an injury-report violation tied to guard Anthony Black’s status.
  • Black, who had been out with a left lateral abdominal strain, returned Monday against the Pistons and scored 14 points in 15 minutes in a 123-107 win.
  • The team’s reports listed Black as out at 1:45 p.m. ET, shifted to questionable, then probable by 3:15 p.m., before confirming about two hours later that he would be available.
  • The league views precise injury reporting as key to competitive fairness and transparency for bettors, and this case drew a financial penalty only with no suspensions.
  • The ruling lands late in the regular season with Orlando holding the No. 7 spot and two games left, heightening scrutiny on how teams disclose player availability.