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Noah Penda posts 12 points, four ‘stocks’ vs. MIA

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Noah Penda

ORL Guard-Forward #93

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Noah Penda amassed 12 points (2-of-6 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), seven rebounds, two assists, two steals, two blocks and one three-pointer in Saturday’s win over the Heat.

While not as prolific offensively as he was in Thursday’s summer league opener, Penda once again recorded a complete stat line for the Magic. The lone negative in his performance against the Heat was the turnovers, as Penda committed six. However, the ability to contribute in multiple ways should serve the 2025 second-round pick well as he looks to earn consistent rotation minutes next season.

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Noah Penda (hamstring) is expected to miss “significant time” after exiting Friday’s exhibition against the Heat.

Penda, who injured his right hamstring early in training camp, sustained a different injury in the same muscle during Friday’s preseason finale. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the second-year forward has been diagnosed with a partial tear. How much time Penda misses will depend on how the hamstring responds to treatment, so he should be considered out indefinitely. Managers in dynasty leagues should stash him in an IL spot if possible, but Penda should not be rostered in redraft leagues.
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Penda missed time earlier in training camp due to a hamstring injury, so Friday’s issue is concerning. Orlando doesn’t open its regular season until October 21, but hamstring injuries can be tricky. Penda missing time wouldn’t affect redraft leagues, as he’s projected to be on the back end of the Magic rotation.
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Noah Penda (hamstring) is considered day-to-day.

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Noah Penda led the Magic with 23 points (9-of-15 FGs), seven rebounds, two assists, two steals, three blocks and five three-pointers in an 86-74 loss to the Hornets on Thursday.

Penda entered last season as a strong defensive prospect with some playmaking abilities, but the main concern was his scoring ability. He didn’t have a scoring strength. That held true as a rookie, so seeing him knock down five three-pointers and shoot 4-of-5 inside the arc is incredibly encouraging. Penda is worth keeping an eye on this summer since he could be a rotation piece for Orlando this season and has star upside in fantasy hoops.
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