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Orlando Magic select Noah Penda after trading up in the second round of the NBA draft
The Orlando Magic traded up to No. 32 to select Noah Penda in the second round of the 2025 NBA draft. The Magic traded picks Nos. 46 and 57, a 2026 second-rounder and 2027 second-rounder to the Boston Celtics for the 32nd pick. Le Mans' French forward Noah Penda dribbles the ball during the French Basketball Cup final between Paris Basketball and Le Mans at the Accor Arena - Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, in Paris on April 26, 2025. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images) Penda, who's from France, played for Le Mans Sarthe Basket during the 2024-25 season. The 20-year-old forward averaged 10.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.4 blocks in 26.9 minutes per game over 29 appearances. Advertisement The 6-foot-7 wing will show his skills on the defensive end as he joins one of the NBA's top defenses. "I think I can fit anywhere," Penda said. "I'm glad to be a part of the Orlando Magic, thank you for trusting me." More: Orlando Magic pick Jase Richardson in 2025 NBA Draft Round 1 Penda marks the fourth French international selected in the 2025 NBA Draft. He faced off against the 19th pick Nolan Traore this past season. "I saw all my friends and former teammates get drafted last night," Penda said after getting picked. "I am happy for them and happy for me so I am ready to get to work." More to come on developing story. This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Orlando Magic trade up for Noah Penda in the 2025 NBA Draft
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22-06-2025
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Should the Boston Celtics take point guard Nolan Traore in the 2025 NBA draft?
Should the Boston Celtics take point guard Nolan Traore in the 2025 NBA draft? The French floor general flashes high upside, but at present is not a great defender or shooter, even if his passing is at a very high level for a prospect who is playing in a high-level league at just 19 years old. Standing 6-foot-3 and weighing in at 175 lbs., Traore is a little slight for the 1 even if he has enough height for the position at the NBA level, and logged 7.4 assists per game with LNB Pro A's Saint Quentin last season. Is he the sort of prospect it would be worth it for the Celtics to gamble on if he falls to Boston's range at Nos. 28 or 32? Advertisement The hosts of the CLNS Media "How Bout Them Celtics!" podcast, Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance, took some time on a recent episode of their show to talk it over. Check it out below! If you enjoy this pod, check out the "How Bout Them Celtics," "First to the Floor," and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network: This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Should the Celtics take guard Nolan Traore in the 2025 NBA draft?
USA Today
22-06-2025
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Should the Boston Celtics take point guard Nolan Traore in the 2025 NBA draft?
Should the Boston Celtics take point guard Nolan Traore in the 2025 NBA draft? The French floor general flashes high upside, but at present is not a great defender or shooter, even if his passing is at a very high level for a prospect who is playing in a high-level league at just 19 years old. Standing 6-foot-3 and weighing in at 175 lbs., Traore is a little slight for the 1 even if he has enough height for the position at the NBA level, and logged 7.4 assists per game with LNB Pro A's Saint Quentin last season. Is he the sort of prospect it would be worth it for the Celtics to gamble on if he falls to Boston's range at Nos. 28 or 32? The hosts of the CLNS Media "How Bout Them Celtics!" podcast, Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance, took some time on a recent episode of their show to talk it over. Check it out below! If you enjoy this pod, check out the "How Bout Them Celtics," "First to the Floor," and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network:
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21-06-2025
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Rookies Dallas Mavericks Should Target to Pair With Cooper Flagg in Trade Scenario
Rookies Dallas Mavericks Should Target to Pair With Cooper Flagg in Trade Scenario originally appeared on Athlon Sports. This Wednesday, players from all over the world will be waiting with bated breath to find out if their name will be called to join the elite in the NBA. The Dallas Mavericks own the first overall pick and are widely expected to draft the most talented player in this year's draft, Cooper Flagg from Duke. Advertisement However, the Mavericks have not been shy about their need for a point guard. Moreover, if they are taking a page out of the success of the Indiana Pacers, they are going to look for a guard who can create shots for both his teammates and himself. Rafael Barlowe, the co-host of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, said on a recent episode of their podcast that the Mavericks may be exploring ways to get back into the first round. If they are able to do this, they may consider drafting one of the following, should they be available. Nolan Traore, G France Nolan Traore, a 6-3 guard out of France, is widely considered to be one of the top prospects in this draft. If you take his stats from this past year, where he played for Saint-Quentin, and look at them per 36 minutes of play, he would have averaged 18.5 points, 8.1 assists, and 2.8 rebounds. Advertisement Two of the drawbacks with Traore are his shooting percentage from 3, and his turnover numbers. He struggled to shoot the ball from deep last year, logging a mere 30.4 percent from behind the arc. He also averaged 2.5 turnovers per game. These are areas that the Mavericks coaching staff would need to work with him on if he is going to take the reins until the possible return of Kyrie Irving. Nique Clifford, G/F Colorado State Nique Clifford is an intriguing prospect. A 6-6 guard from Colorado State is both a playmaker and a shooter. Last season, he averaged a career-high 18.9 points per game. He also contributed with 9.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. He proved he can score at any level, averaging 49.6 percent from the floor as a whole and 37.7 percent from behind the arc. Advertisement Clifford could definitely be a great fit for the Mavericks as either a tall guard or if the opposing team is playing a small-ball lineup, he could slide down and play the small forward position and still be effective on the defensive end. He is also one of the older players in the draft, and his maturity may make him an instant plug-and-play type of player. Walter Clayton Jr, G Florida Walter Clayton Jr, fresh off the Florida Gators' national championship run, is another intriguing prospect that the Mavericks could target late in the first round. He is a 6-3 guard who can score at will, but also can facilitate the offense. He will do whatever is necessary for the team to win. Advertisement He averaged 18.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game, while shooting a scorching 44.8 percent from the floor. He also shot nearly 38..6 percent from deep. He is a guard who could contribute and fit what the Mavericks need right away as someone to facilitate the offense, but occasionally knock down shots if needed. The Dallas Mavericks' offense last season, especially after the injury to Kyrie Irving, looked very stagnant at times. There seemed to be a thought process of getting Anthony Davis the ball, and then standing around and watching him try to score. They have to find someone who can get open shots for their scorers like Klay Thompson and PJ Washington Jr. Clayton Jr could very well fit that mold. Advertisement Related: Why Dallas Mavericks Must Think Twice Before Trading for Jrue Holiday Related: Fresh Intel Reveals Mavericks' Strong Stance on Cooper Flagg This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 21, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
02-06-2025
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NBA: Nolan Traoré among prospects set for predraft camp in Italy
NBA: Nolan Traoré among prospects set for predraft camp in Italy French point guard Nolan Traoré is reportedly among the prospects who will participate in an international combine ahead of the 2025 NBA draft in Treviso, Italy. Traoré, the younger brother of Lakers rookie Armel Traoré, averaged 12.2 points, 4.7 assists and 1.9 rebounds on 41% shooting from the field in 44 games with Saint-Quentin in France. He registered seven 20-point games, including a 25-point effort on May 9. The 19-year-old will be joined by several other prospects who missed the combine last month due to their international obligations, including Joan Beringer (Cedevita Olimpija), Noa Essengue (ratiopharm Ulm) and Hugo González (Real Madrid), according to Erik Slater of Clutch Points. The group of players will participate in various measurements, medical examinations, on-court shooting drills and interviews with team executives. Last year, the likes of Zaccharie Risacher, Alexandre Sarr and Tidjane Salaün were among the prospects who participated in Italy. Following the predraft camp, they will have the opportunity to travel to the United States for team workouts once their respective seasons with their current teams are completed. The prospects are each considered potential first-round picks this year. The combine this year marks the second time prospects will be required to participate in drills and scrimmages, as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement. Prospects can be ruled ineligible to be drafted if they skip certain portions without sufficient reasoning. The draft will take place on June 25-26 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
