yaxel lendeborg
The gist
Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg scored 23 points, 10 rebounds and six assists in a 111-106 preseason win over the Kings.
His fast-tracked scoring is central to Golden State's season as Curry's window narrows.
How it unfolded
- Jun 2026On their final draft board, the Warriors had Lendeborg and Arizona guard Brayden Burries ranked neck-and-neck; Milwaukee took Burries 10th and Golden State pivoted to Lendeborg at No. 11.
- Oct 7, 2026Lendeborg credited advice from Steph Curry and Draymond Green after a 124-98 preseason win over the Lakers.
- Oct 8, 2026Heeding Steve Kerr's advice to be more aggressive, Lendeborg scored 17 points in a preseason win over the Lakers; ESPN reported the Warriors' season hinges on his fast-tracked development.