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Anthony was originally listed as doubtful, but he was able to get in some individual work during shootaround. Cory Joseph will continue to start at point guard as Anthony misses his fifth-straight game. However, Anthony Black has been a more productive option off the bench.

Still doubtful for Thursday’s game against the Mavericks, Anthony did not participate in shootaround with his teammates. However, the Magic guard did get in some individual work and shooting. Cory Joseph has been Anthony’s replacement in the starting lineup, but Anthony Black has offered a higher fantasy ceiling. Rostered in 10 percent of Yahoo! leagues, the latter has provided 10th-round value in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks.

Anthony has missed Orlando’s last six games with a strained left big toe. Given the doubtful tag, he’s likely to miss a seventh on Thursday. Cory Joseph and Anthony Black will continue to share the point guard responsibilities, with the former being Anthony’s replacement in the starting lineup.

Tuesday’s game will be the sixth Anthony missed since aggravating his strained left big toe. While Cory Joseph will remain in the starting lineup, whoever has the “hot hand” between him and Anthony Black will play the lion’s share of the minutes. Black was that player on Monday, accounting for 17 points and six assists in 30 minutes off the bench. Neither he nor Joseph has been consistent enough to merit being streamed in most leagues.

The Magic remain without Cole Anthony, who is recovering from a toe injury that has sidelined him for five of the team’s last six games. While Cory Joseph (5/4/5 with one three-pointer in 17 minutes) has been his replacement in the starting lineup, Black came through with one of his best performances of the season. The second-year guard has scored 13 points or more in three of his last four outings, providing top-60 value in eight-cat formats over the past week. Due to his inconsistency, Black is not to be trusted in most fantasy leagues. But his recent play will grab attention in some deep leagues.

Of Orlando’s last six games, including Monday against LA, Anthony has been available just once, and he exited that game after playing six minutes. Cory Joseph will continue to start at point guard, with Anthony Black filling out the reserve minutes. However, neither has been able to contribute fantasy value with any consistency.

Anthony has missed five games since aggravating his toe injury during a March 16 win over the Cavaliers. Cory Joseph has been the starter in Anthony’s absence but has not provided reliable fantasy value. Even if Anthony remains out, there isn’t much to gain from rostering Joseph in most leagues.

Both Anthony and Queen were initially questionable, and their absences will leave Orlando thin at guard. This will be a fifth-straight absence for Anthony, which means another start for Cory Joseph, with Anthony Black filling out a large role off the bench.

Anthony’s lingering toe injury has caused him to miss three of Orlando’s previous four games. His status is up in the air and Cory Joseph should continue to start in his place if he’s ruled out on Friday.

With Anthony not participating in Tuesday’s practice of Wednesday’s pregame shootaround, the writing regarding his availability was on the wall. His absence means Cory Joseph will remain in the starting lineup, but he’s only worth a look in extremely deep leagues.