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Penda attempted zero field goals while recording two rebounds, one assist and one steal over seven minutes during the Magic's 113-108 loss to the Thunder on Tuesday.
Despite the small amount of playing time, Penda's minus-16 point differential was second worst on the Magic behind Jett Howard (minus-23), and the former sat on the bench for the entire second half. It wasn't a great sign for Penda, who entered Tuesday's game averaging 17.0 minutes per game since March 3. The rookie second-rounder should still see some playing time off the bench for as long as Jonathan Isaac (knee), Franz Wagner (ankle) and Anthony Black (abdomen) are sidelined, but Penda's lack of playing time in the second half is worth monitoring.
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Magic's Noah Penda: Strong line off bench
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Penda amassed eight points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and two steals in 24 minutes during Sunday's 130-91 win over the Bucks.
Penda made a tremendous impact off the bench and took advantage of some garbage time in this blowout win. Penda has been a fringe rotation player in recent weeks, so this looks like an outlier performance.
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Magic's Noah Penda: Recalled from G League
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Orlando recalled Penda from the G League's Osceola Magic on Friday.
Penda joined Osceola for its 128-111 win over the Cleveland Charge, during which he recorded 13 points (4-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal across 31 minutes. The rookie second-rounder has logged just 15 minutes in three appearances over Orlando's last six games and isn't guaranteed to see the floor against the Pistons on Sunday.
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Magic's Noah Penda: Scores in double figures
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Penda posted 13 points (5-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals over 19 minutes during Thursday's 124-97 loss to Charlotte.
Penda did nearly half of his scoring in garbage time after the Hornets got out to a large lead. He presumably saw more playing time Thursday due to the blowout and the fact that Franz Wagner sat out with an ankle injury. Penda has shown flashes so far in his rookie campaign, but he simply isn't getting enough consistent playing time to roster in most fantasy formats.
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Magic's Noah Penda: Back to bench
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Penda will come off the bench Thursday against the Grizzlies.
With the Magic getting Wendell Carter and Franz Wagner back in action, this is an expected move for Penda. Over his last three outings, the rookie averaged 32.9 minutes per contest with 9.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.0 steals, 1.3 blocks and 1.7 three-pointers, but he shot 34.6 percent from the field.
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Magic's Noah Penda: Makes little impact in first start
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Penda closed with five points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 30 minutes during Friday's 103-91 loss to Philadelphia.
The rookie forward was making his first career NBA start in a depleted Magic frontcourt, but Penda didn't take full advantage of the opportunity. The 2025 second-round pick has seen a big spike in his court time in January with both Franz Wagner (ankle) and Moritz Wagner (knee) sidelined and even Tristan da Silva (back) unavailable Friday, and over the last three games Penda is averaging 9.3 points, 7.3 boards, 2.0 steals, 1.7 blocks, 1.3 assists and 1.3 threes in 29.3 minutes.
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Magic's Noah Penda: Making first career start
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Penda is starting Friday's game against the 76ers.
The rookie second-rounder is getting the opportunity to fill the vacant spot opened up by the injured Tristan da Silva (back). Friday is set to be the first career start for Penda, who has averaged 5.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 steals in 16.9 minutes per tilt over his last 10 games.
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Magic's Noah Penda: Records career-high four steals
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Penda supplied 10 points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and four steals over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 120-112 loss to the Wizards.
Penda played the entire fourth quarter and a career-high 27 minutes as head coach Jamahl Mosley opted to stay with the bench unit after they staged a strong comeback attempt following a 26-point deficit. The 2025 second-round pick notched his fourth game with 10 or more points while setting a career high with four swipes. Penda has bounced between Orlando and the G League this season but has been impressive in the five NBA games, logging at least 20 minutes while averaging 10.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.9 blocks across 24 minutes per game.
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Magic's Noah Penda: Surprises with double-double
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Penda registered 13 points (6-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt), 12 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals over 24 minutes during Saturday's 128-127 overtime victory over the Jazz.
Penda is definitely making some waves with the parent club, and his standout performance alongside Paolo Banchero suggests he might see an extended stay with the team. He was originally called up to provide support for that absence, but the 2025 second-round pick is making a case for a contract adjustment.
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Magic's Noah Penda: Nears double-double in win
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Penda ended with 10 points (3-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds and two assists across 22 minutes during Tuesday's 144-103 win over the 76ers.
Penda has now played in at least 20 minutes in consecutive contests, flirting with double-doubles in both games. While this trend is unlikely to hold long-term, injuries to Jonathan Isaac (back) and Paolo Banchero (groin) may give more opportunities to Penda, who could be an intriguing add for fantasy managers in deeper leagues.
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Magic's Noah Penda: Rare source of production in loss
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Penda ended Sunday's 138-129 loss to the Celtics with 13 points (5-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one block across 23 minutes.
Penda was recalled from the G League's Osceola Magic on Friday, and while he logged only two minutes Saturday, he was much more involved Sunday with Wendell Carter (ankle), Goga Bitadze (ankle) and Paolo Banchero (groin) sidelined. Penda was averaging 2.4 points and 2.0 rebounds in seven NBA appearances entering the day, so he's unlikely to be worth rostering once the frontcourt returns to health.
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Magic's Noah Penda: Recalled from G League
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The Magic recalled Penda from the G League's Osceola Magic on Friday.
The move perhaps signals that Paolo Banchero's (groin) status is in serious doubt for Saturday's game against the Knicks. That said, it's also possible Penda is joining Orlando only to practice as opposed to being an active player as depth for the NBA club this weekend.
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Magic's Noah Penda: Assigned to G League
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Orlando assigned Penda to the G League's Osceola Magic on Tuesday.
Even with some injuries in Orlando, Penda hasn't been able to break through Orlando's rotation. In seven appearances at the NBA level, he's averaging 6.7 minutes per contest.
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Magic's Noah Penda: Sees 17 minutes off bench
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Penda amassed three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 17 minutes during Thursday's 123-107 win over Charlotte.
The No. 32 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Penda saw his largest workload of the campaign in what was his third appearance. Orlando's frontcourt rotation is stacked, so Penda will likely have to accept a minor role for the foreseeable future.
Magic's Noah Penda: Posts six points in preseason debut
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Penda (rest) recorded six points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one steal and one block across 15 minutes in Saturday's 126-118 preseason win over the Heat.
Penda made his preseason debut after sitting out the team's Summer League finale due to rest purposes. The 2025 second-round pick isn't guaranteed to crack the rotation immediately, but he could see the floor if injuries arise within the team's forward group. The 20-year-old played for Le Mans in France during the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 10.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.4 steals per game across 30 appearances.
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Magic's Noah Penda: Sitting out Friday
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Penda (rest) is out for Friday's Summer League game against the Mavericks, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Penda has sat out for rest purposes earlier in the Summer League as well, so it's not a surprise to see the Magic continue to manage his reps during exhibition play. The 2025 second-rounder has started three contests this summer, averaging 11.3 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 27.5 minutes per game.
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Magic's Noah Penda: Impresses in SL
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Penda generated 17 points (7-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-3 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one block across 27 minutes of Wednesday's 94-90 Summer League loss to Brooklyn.
Penda scored in double figures for the first time in Summer League, scoring 17 points on great efficiency. A 2025 second-round pick, Penda is averaging 11.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.7 steals over three Summer League contests.
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Magic's Noah Penda: Back in action Wednesday
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Penda (rest) is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Magic, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Penda sat out Tuesday's contest for rest purposes, but he's been given the green light to suit up Wednesday. Penda fell one point shy of a double-double in his most recent Summer League outing.
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Magic's Noah Penda: Won't play Tuesday
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Penda (rest) will not play in Tuesday's Summer League game against the Thunder, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Penda will be held out for the first half of the Magic's back-to-back set, with their next game scheduled for Wednesday against the Nets. The No. 32 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft will rest alongside teammates Jase Richardson and Tristan da Silva.
