Warriors' Yaxel Lendeborg: Named SL title game MVP
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Lendeborg recorded 21 points (9-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 32 minutes during Sunday's 94-90 Summer League championship game win over the Grizzlies.
Lendeborg continued his strong play at Summer League on Sunday, matching a game high in scoring and setting the pace in rebounds. Lendeborg's performance rightfully earned him the Summer League championship game MVP. The No. 11 overall pick impressed throughout the Las Vegas Summer League, averaging 14.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game across six appearances.
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Warriors' Yaxel Lendeborg: Nets 15 points with three stocks
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Lendeborg recorded 15 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one steal and two swats over 29 minutes in Saturday's 92-88 Las Vegas Summer League win over the Lakers.
Lendeborg was locked in from the jump, not missing a single shot through the first half of action, and he was a menace on the defensive end. He finished with a team-best plus-11 rating and helped the Warriors advance to Sunday's Summer League Finals matchup against Memphis.
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Warriors' Yaxel Lendeborg: Nets 15 points with full line
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Lendeborg recorded 15 points (6-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and two steals over 29 minutes during Tuesday's 106-85 Las Vegas Summer League loss to the Grizzlies.
Lendeborg shot 5-for-14 from the field in his previous outing, so it was nice to see him snap back with an efficient scoring effort. He's shown impressive playmaking ability and a knack for pulling down rebounds in Las Vegas.
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Warriors' Yaxel Lendeborg: Scores 14 points with three swipes
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Lendeborg accounted for 14 points (5-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt), two rebounds, four assists and three steals over 24 minutes during Sunday's 104-79 Las Vegas Summer League win over the Thunder.
Lendeborg struggled to get his shot to fall, but he did a nice job of disrupting the passing lanes and finding the open man on offense. The Warriors have won their first two games in Las Vegas, and they'll look to keep that winning streak alive Tuesday against the Grizzlies.
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Warriors' Yaxel Lendeborg: Double-doubles in SL win
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Lendeborg totaled 21 points (8-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds and six assists across 28 minutes in Thursday's 101-90 Summer League win over the Mavericks.
Lendeborg showcased his well-rounded skill set, displaying his athleticism and physicality while also stepping out to knock down a pair of triples. After impressing in two appearances during the California Classic Summer League, the 23-year-old has picked up right where he left off as the action shifts to the Las Vegas Summer League. It remains to be seen how much more action Lendeborg will see this summer or whether the Warriors opt to shut him down, but the No. 11 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft is making a strong case for a significant role in the regular-season rotation.
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Warriors' Yaxel Lendeborg: Good to go Thursday
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Lendeborg (undisclosed) is available and starting Thursday's Summer League game against the Mavericks.
Lendeborg was held out of Warriors Gold's California Classic loss to the Heat on Monday, though he'll return for the Warriors' Las Vegas Summer League opener. He'll be joined in the first unit by LJ Cryer, Will Richard, Graham Ike and Malevy Leons.
Lendeborg (undisclosed) won't play in Monday's California Classic Summer League game against the Heat, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Monday marks the Warriors Gold's second game in as many nights, so Lendeborg will receive a rest day, which should open up minutes for Alex Toohey and Max Shulga. Lendeborg should return for the Warriors' first game in Las Vegas Summer League on Thursday.
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Warriors' Yaxel Lendeborg: Another solid SL outing
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Lendeborg posted 11 points (4-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 0-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 24 minutes during Sunday's 98- 69 California Classic Summer League win over the Spurs.
Lendeborg continued his strong shooting from deep Sunday, knocking down a team-high three three-pointers. The Michigan product also led the team in rebounds and blocks. Lendeborg is making a strong impression to kick off Summer League, averaging 15.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.0 steals in 23.0 minutes per contest.
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Warriors' Yaxel Lendeborg: Impresses in Summer League win
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Lendeborg finished with 19 points (6-6 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block across 22 minutes in Friday's 104-72 California Classic Summer League win over the Lakers.
Lendeborg had a fantastic showing Friday, scoring a team-high 19 points while going a perfect 4-for-4 from deep. The 2026 No. 11 overall pick is coming off a quality 2025-26 campaign at Michigan, where he averaged 15.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.1 steals over 30.2 minutes in 40 regular-season and postseason games. It's unknown how much action Lendeborg will see this summer, though it appears his performance Friday already improved his odds of carving out a meaningful role with the Warriors heading into the regular season.
Warriors' Yaxel Lendeborg: Heading to Golden State
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Lendeborg was selected by the Warriors with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Lendeborg began his college career at Arizona Western before spending two years with UAB. He transferred to Michigan for his final college season and appeared in 40 games (39 starts) in 2025-26, averaging 15.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.1 steals in 30.2 minutes per tilt. He earned Big Ten Player of the Year honors and was named to the Big Ten All-Defensive Team while helping the Wolverines win a national championship. The 23-year-old forward could carve out a significant role for the Warriors immediately, with Jimmy Butler (knee) and Moses Moody (knee) both expected to miss an extended period.
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