Yaxel Lendeborg

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.

THREE BOLD PREDICTIONS Yaxel Lendeborg makes first-team All-Rookie: Lendeborg is older than Podziemski and Will Richard, and the Warriors will ask the rookie to play like he’s been around the block. His size, shooting ability and maturity give him a chance to make an immediate impact. Jimmy Butler plays more games than Kristaps Porzingis: What’s...

Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy explained how rookie Yaxel Lendeborg has impressed him ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is one of the best offensive players of this generation and an absolute nightmare to guard for opposing defenders. The idea of trying to slow him down is sure to bring a lot of stress to many, especially rookies, and that is exactly what happened to Golden State Warriors […]

The Golden State Warriors (3-2) face the Portland Trail Blazers (3-0) at Chase Center on Friday night in NBA preseason action. How to Watch Warriors vs Trail Blazers When: Friday, October 16, 2026 Time: 10:00 PM ET TV Channel: NBC Sports Bay Area, Rip City TV (KUNP) Live Stream: Fubo (try for free) Golden State enters its preseason finale following a 101-89 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Brandin Podziemski and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg led the Warriors with 17 points apiece, wit...

Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg got a taste for how quickly things can change in the NBA.

The Golden State Warriors probably know it now, but they have a fearless rookie in Yaxel Lendeborg. Since he was drafted, it seems like he has the ultimate confidence in his abilities, and he doesn’t care who’s in front of him. Just recently, it felt as if some of that confidence took a step back […] The post Yaxel Lendeborg’s ‘what the f**k’ reaction to Luka Doncic assignment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 101-89 in a preseason game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday, October 13, with Yaxel Lendeborg and Brandin Podziemski scoring 17 points apiece. The Lakers played without Luka Doncic and were held to 13 points in the fourth quarter as Golden State completed its […] The post Lendeborg, Podziemski lead Warriors past Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors poses with Yaxel Lendeborg #1 during media day at Chase Center on September 28, 2026 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images When the Golden State Warriors converged in Hawaii to...

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 13: Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 13, 2026 at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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) | N...