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Yaxel Lendeborg

#1 PF / Golden St. Warriors / EXP: 0YRS Height: 6-9 Weight: 241 lb Age: 24 College: Michigan

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  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Warriors' Yaxel Lendeborg: Scores 12 points in NBA debut

    Yaxel Lendeborg contributed 12 points (5-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists and a steal across 29 minutes in Wednesday's 127-105 loss to the Lakers.Lendeborg's 29 minutes were an encouraging sign for the role he's expected to have in the Golden State Warriors rotation in the early weeks of the campaign. However, his modest peripheral production and inefficient free-throw shooting limited his fantasy impact. With the Warriors missing several established contributors, mainly Jimmy Butler (knee) and Moses Moody (knee), as well as Brandin Podziemski (back) and Kristaps Porzingis (illness), Lendeborg should get consistent playing time in the coming weeks, but his production needs to increase to be a valuable option in most fantasy formats.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Warriors' Yaxel Lendeborg: Confirmed as starter

    Head coach Steve Kerr confirmed Monday that Yaxel Lendeborg will start Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Lakers, per Nick Friedell of The Athletic.This was the expectation throughout the preseason, given the rookie forward started most of Golden State's exhibition contests. Lendeborg is expected to hold down the fort at small forward at least until Jimmy Butler finishes his ACL rehab at some point later this year.

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    Warriors' Yaxel Lendeborg: Logs 17 points in preseason finale

    Yaxel Lendeborg finished Friday's 128-118 win over the Trail Blazers with 17 points (6-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), five assists, four rebounds, two steals and one block over 26 minutes.Lendeborg finished the preseason logging 17 points in back-to-back games and was tied with Brandin Podziemski as the Golden State Warriors' second-leading scorer Friday behind Stephen Curry (20 points). Lendeborg was the Warriors' 11th-overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft and will likely have a sizable role for at least the first couple of months of his rookie season while Jimmy Butler (knee) is sidelined.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Warriors' Yaxel Lendeborg: Solid showing despite ankle scare

    Yaxel Lendeborg recorded 17 points (5-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-9 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two steals across 26 minutes in Tuesday's preseason matchup against the Lakers.Lendeborg briefly exited after tweaking his ankle but was able to return to the contest, an encouraging sign regarding the severity of the issue. The rookie forward delivered a well-rounded performance despite the injury scare, contributing across multiple categories while committing just one turnover.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Warriors' Yaxel Lendeborg: Penciled in as starter

    Head coach Steve Kerr plans to start Yaxel Lendeborg to begin the season, per Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area.Both Jimmy Butler (knee) and Moses Moody (knee) are expected to be on the shelf for an extended period to open 2026-27, and Lendeborg is primed to help pick up the slack to start the year. The rookie first-rounder will be looking to make a case to remain a full-time starter and carries plenty of upside in the later rounds of fantasy drafts.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Warriors' Yaxel Lendeborg: Double-doubles with six assists

    Yaxel Lendeborg produced 23 points (10-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block over 24 minutes in Saturday's 111-106 preseason win over the Kings.After a lackluster preseason debut, Lendeborg has caught fire over the past two, scoring efficiently while bringing a little bit of everything to the box score. He should start for the Golden State Warriors right away and makes for an intriguing late-round target on draft day.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Warriors' Yaxel Lendeborg: Starting vs. Sacramento

    Yaxel Lendeborg (rest) is in the Golden State Warriors' starting lineup against the Kings on Saturday, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.Lendeborg was rested for Wednesday's preseason game against the Trail Blazers, but the rookie first-rounder will be in the Warriors' starting five for Saturday's contest. The Michigan product is attempting to carve out a consistent role for himself for the 2026-27 season, and he has a path to do so seeing as both Jimmy Butler (knee) and Moses Moody (knee) are expected to be sidelined for a sizable chunk of the upcoming campaign.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Warriors' Yaxel Lendeborg: Sitting out Wednesday

    Yaxel Lendeborg (rest) is out for Wednesday's preseason game against the Trail Blazers, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.The rookie is one of several Golden State Warriors not making the trip for maintenance reasons. He produced 17 points (7-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds and two assists across 21 minutes in Tuesday's 124-98 preseason win over the Lakers and continues to impress the coaching staff.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Warriors' Yaxel Lendeborg: Continues strong preseason play

    Yaxel Lendeborg registered 17 points (7-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds and two assists across 21 minutes in Tuesday's 124-98 preseason win over the Lakers.Lendeborg appears to have an inside track to start with the first unit once the season gets underway. The 2026 first-round pick finds himself in one of the best situations among this season's pack of rookies, as Draymond Green's advancing age and several frontcourt injuries will all play in the Michigan product's favor.

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    Warriors' Yaxel Lendeborg: Grabs nine boards Sunday

    Yaxel Lendeborg totaled four points (1-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one block in 19 minutes during Sunday's 104-101 preseason loss to the Clippers.Lendeborg drew the start in his preseason debut and led Golden State on the glass despite struggling with his shot. Coach Steve Kerr said afterward that he wants the rookie to be more aggressive offensively, and Lendeborg's starting assignment suggests he's firmly in the mix for a significant role early in his first season.

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