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Warriors Draft Yaxel Lendeborg No. 11, Monitor Conditioning

7/13/2026

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Summary

Warriors Draft Lendeborg

The Golden State Warriors selected Yaxel Lendeborg with the No. 11 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Lendeborg averaged 16.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists in four Summer League games.
He said he feels winded and is adjusting his sleep and diet after a long injury break.
Golden State will monitor his conditioning as the season approaches.

Summary

Lendeborg Generates Buzz

The Warriors announced that former head coach Frank Vogel will join Steve Kerr’s staff for the upcoming season.
Lendeborg, the franchise’s highest draft pick since Jonathan Kuminga in 2021, logged 10 assists and four turnovers in 52 Summer League minutes.
Commentators likened Lendeborg’s buzz to former Warriors lottery picks Jordan Poole and Klay Thompson, calling him the most exciting Summer Leaguer in years.

Summary

Warriors Dominate

Oklahoma City Thunder fell 104-79 to Golden State, slipping to 0-5 in year’s Summer League.
Early turnovers and offensive rebounds gave Golden State a flow of second-chance three-pointers.
Aday Mara (Thunder player) blocked a Yaxel Lendeborg (Thunder) lob at halftime and tapped him in a light joke.
Lendeborg’s 14 points with four threes and Mara’s 10 points, nine rebounds and a block led them to plan dinner after the game.

Summary

Thunder Miss Trade

Oklahoma City Thunder failed to trade up in the 2026 NBA Draft, passing on their 12th and 17th picks and selecting 7-foot-3 forward Aday Mara as a fourth big behind Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein.
Golden State Warriors chose Yaxel Lendeborg with the 11th pick, blocking the Thunder’s asset improvement.
Analysts say Lendeborg could play more if Jalen Williams is injured, widening the Warriors-Thunder gap, benefiting 28 other teams.

History

Historical Context

In 2009 the Warriors drafted Stephen Curry seventh overall, a move that launched a dynasty highlighted by a 73-12 season in 2015 and four championships. Echoing that strategy, the 2026 roster adds No. 11 pick Yaxel Lendeborg and brings back former coach Frank Vogel, pairing a high draft selection with experienced guidance to stay competitive.

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Warriors Draft Lendeborg

The Golden State Warriors selected Yaxel Lendeborg with the No. 11 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Lendeborg averaged 16.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists in four Summer League games.
He said he feels winded and is adjusting his sleep and diet after a long injury break.
Golden State will monitor his conditioning as the season approaches.

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