Yaxel Lendeborg

Draymond Green is defending Yaxel Lendeborg after the Golden State Warriors rookie received a technical foul late in the second quarter for trash-talking Luka Dončić during the Los Angeles Lakers' 127-105 win on Wednesday night.

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Even after just one NBA game, Hall of Fame big man Kevin Garnett already is impressed by Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg.

An anonymous NBA executive believes Golden State Warriors rookie forward Yaxel Lendeborg gave Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Dončić some added motivation during their season opener this week.

Warriors backup center Al Horford spoke to Fadeaway World with the latest on his health, Kristaps Porzingis' absence and Yaxel Lendeborg's potential.

Stephen A. Smith defended Yaxel Lendeborg for challenging Luka Doncic and questioning his constant complaints to officials.

Yaxel Lendeborg said it was an "interesting first game for me" after defending the Lakers superstar in his professional debut.

Kessler was dominant from the first play of the game. Luka Dončić, the NBA’s reigning scoring champ, drove on starting Warriors center Draymond Green after a series of switches along the perimeter. Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg stepped up to help Green in the paint as Dončić drove, but all that did was uncover Kessler for an alley-oop dunk. There were multiple instances in which Kessler was simply too big for the Warriors, who were without 7-foot-2 center Kristaps Porziņģis and are resigned...

LOS ANGELES — In a season opener to forget, the Warriors were boat-raced out of Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday night in a 127-105 loss to the Lakers. New offense, same old Steph Any concern that Curry was at less than full strength after tweaking his ankle in an open practice last week should have evaporated...

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves couldn’t resist poking fun at Luka Doncic after his teammate buried a spectacular half-court shot against the Golden State Warriors on Opening Night. Instead of praising the difficult attempt, Reaves jokingly criticized Doncic’s decision-making even though the shot went in. “Terrible shot. There was 3.3 seconds left when he […] The post Lakers news: Of course Austin Reaves was hating on Luka Doncic’s ‘terrible’ half-court shot that buried Yaxel Lendeborg...

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 21: Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 21, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) |...

It didn't take long for Luka Dončić and Yaxel Lendeborg to turn the 2026-27 season chippy.

Luka Doncic is claiming the leadership mantle now for the Los Angeles Lakers. That now means getting on the bad side of rivals like the Golden State Warriors too. Doncic did just that right in front of GSW newcomer Yaxel Lendeborg. Doncic pulled off the wild sequence to end the first half. He heaved the […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic nails halfcourt shot then taunts Yaxel Lendeborg in wild ending to half appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Forward Yaxel Lendeborg has been nothing short of impressive since the Golden State Warriors selected him with the 11th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft back in June. From guiding his Summer League squad to a championship in Las Vegas and showcasing the size, length, and strength the Warriors coveted, to the glowing reviews from […] The post Steve Kerr, De’Anthony Melton share rookie memories ahead of Yaxel Lendeborg’s Warriors debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr responded to Draymond Green calling rookie Yaxel Lendeborg the future face of the franchise. Before Lendeborg’s official NBA debut with the Warriors, Kerr had nothing but good things to say about the 11th overall pick in this year’s draft. However, projecting Lendeborg to be the future of the […] The post Warriors’ Steve Kerr not touching Draymond Green’s ‘face of the franchise’ expectations for Yaxel Lendeborg appeared first on ClutchPoints.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - SEPTEMBER 28: Yaxel Lendeborg #1 and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) | NB...

The Yaxel Lendeborg era is here, even while Steph Curry continues to be the face of the Golden State Warriors.

Kevin O'Connor recaps NBA opening day with Andrew Sharp and talks with Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg.

They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Don’t tell Steve Kerr and the Warriors. The last time we saw these guys, it felt like it could be the last time. The future was still very much up in the air heading into the summer. Kerr was contemplating retirement. The center of their...

The Golden State Warriors are approaching the eventual swan song of the trio of head coach Steve Kerr, Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. But whenever they opt to ride off into the sunset, Draymond Green in particular believes the Warriors are set for the future with the next face of the franchise already on the […] The post Draymond Green can’t stop gushing about ‘next face of franchise’ Yaxel Lendeborg appeared first on ClutchPoints.