Yaxel Lendeborg

The Golden State Warriors had a different target in mind at No. 11 in June's NBA draft as team sources indicated the franchise would have selected Arizona guard Brayden Burries over Yaxel Lendeborg had Burries been available. Golden State ranked the two prospects neck-and-neck on its final draft board, behind the consensus group at the top. The 20-year-old Burries had fans throughout the organization because of his upside. The Milwaukee Bucks took Burries at No. 10. The Warriors quickly pivot...

Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg is No. 1 on the TalkBasket.net NBA Rookie Ladder released Monday, moving past Memphis Grizzlies rookie Cameron Boozer, who drops to third after leading last week. The post Yaxel Lendeborg passes Cameron Boozer for No. 1 on NBA rookie ladder appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Yaxel Lendeborg is blossoming into far more than just a starter for the Golden State Warriors, even as a 24-year-old NBA rookie.

Coach Steve Kerr’s Golden State Warriors faced the Orlando Magic at the Chase Center in San Francisco as Stephen Curry continued his on-court wizardry amid Draymond Green injury issues. Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, fresh off of buying his mother Yissel Raposo a new house, supported Curry as the Dubs jumped out to a 41-34 lead nearing […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry hits incredible shooting marks for the 3rd time in his career appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Miami Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo chose to skip his media availability following the team's 120-100 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night, according to The Athletic's Sam Amick.

Yaxel Lendeborg credited the NBA 2K video game series with helping him develop his basketball decision-making skills, explaining that playing point guard in the game improved his ability to read defenses. The post Yaxel Lendeborg credits NBA 2K for development appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Warriors’ freshman has spent his first weeks in the NBA antagonizing superstars, speaking his mind and emerging as one of the league’s most compelling personalities

Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart reveal their true feelings towards Yaxel Lendeborg's comments on losing respect for Luka Doncic.

This was supposed to be a wasted season for Steph Curry.  The Warriors were injury-riddled and coming off a lackluster summer in which they made no major moves.  It meant the greatest shooter of all time was destined to tread water as he turned 39 years old. Yaxel Lendeborg changed everything.  He has resuscitated Curry’s career....

After dropping their first three games of the season, the Golden State Warriors have run off five straight wins. I had the opportunity to speak with Tim Roye, who is in his 30th season as the radio voice of the team. Q: What has stood out to you most about Yaxel Lendeborg’s game, and how […] The post One-on-one with Warriors radio voice Tim Roye appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Here's our first look at the talented rookie class.

Dalton Johnson breaks down where Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg stacks up in the NBA Rookie of the Year race two weeks into the season.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 02: Jalen Green #4 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after he was called for a foul on Yaxel Lendeborg #1 of the Golden State Warriors in the second half of their game at Chase Center on November 02, 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Image...

LOS ANGELES — The Miami Heat defeated the LA Clippers on Wednesday night, the first half of a back-to-back set that will see them travel to San Francisco to take on the Golden State Warriors. It’ll be the first time Thompson takes on his former team since joining the Heat and since the Warriors drafted […] The post Klay Thompson gets real on Yaxel Lendeborg’s hot start with Stephen Curry, Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yaxel Lendeborg’s fiery approach to the game is part of the reason for his success, but the Warriors rookie may have crossed a line when he said he “lost all respect” for Lakers star Luka Doncic following their first meeting. Appearing on “Inside the NBA” (Twitter video link), coach Steve Kerr talked about how he […]

Despite a slow start to the season, the Golden State Warriors have won five consecutive games for the first time since the 2024-25 season. When asked about what makes this Golden State team different than last year's team, Warriors star guard Stephen Curry offered a simple response.

Yaxel Lendeborg has gotten off to a such a promising start that he’s changed the Warriors’ outlook, owner Joe Lacob said in interview with 95.7 FM The Game. (hat tip to Taylor Wirth of NBCSportsBayArea.com). “Everyone makes mistakes, and we didn’t get the draft exactly right, or maybe we didn’t get the development right on […]

Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob claims rookie Yaxel Lendeborg's development has changed what the team might be looking to do this season.

As the Golden State Warriors look to figure out their roster’s future, one huge bright spot to start the season is rookie Yaxel Lendeborg. Lendeborg has become a major feature on the Warriors roster, and many in the organization believe he is the team’s future. Not only did they wheel and deal to land a […] The post NBA rumors: Warriors reaping benefits of dumb team passing on Yaxel Lendeborg trade up despite top-5 draft grade appeared first on ClutchPoints.