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Noah Penda Has Partial Hamstring Tear, Could Miss ‘Significant Time’

Noah Penda is expected to miss “significant time” after suffering a partially torn right hamstring during the Magic’s preseason finale against Miami on Friday, sources tell Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel (Twitter link).

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 10:28 PM
Noah Penda Has Partial Hamstring Tear, Could Miss ‘Significant Time’
Key Things to Know
  • Noah Penda suffered a partially torn right hamstring and is expected to miss significant time.
  • No official timetable is set for Penda, whose return depends on his response to treatment.
  • Franz Wagner is being evaluated after leaving Friday's game with right shoulder soreness.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Orlando Magic small forward Noah Penda suffered a partially torn right hamstring during Friday's preseason finale against the Miami Heat. He is expected to miss significant time, though no official recovery timetable has been established. Penda previously dealt with a separate right hamstring issue during training camp that had fully healed.

The Magic are also dealing with other injury concerns ahead of Wednesday's season opener against Atlanta. Franz Wagner exited Friday's game due to right shoulder soreness, while guard Jase Richardson is day-to-day with low back soreness.

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