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Warriors to Start Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg vs Lakers

By Drooid · Oct 20, 2026, 11:35 PM UTC · How we work

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Lendeborg Starts Opener

The Golden State Warriors will start rookie Yaxel Lendeborg in the season opener against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Draymond Green said Lendeborg could become the next face of the Warriors franchise.
Grant Hughes predicted Lendeborg will be the Warriors’ second-best player behind Stephen Curry this season.
Lendeborg posted 23 points, 10 rebounds and six assists in his preseason debut versus the Sacramento Kings.

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Green Seeks Spot

Draymond Green signed a one-year contract in July, entering the final year of his Golden State deal.
Green said he would love to retire as a Warrior and will keep playing if team offers him spot.
Coach Steve Kerr may start Green at center to cover Kristaps Porzingis’ absence and manage Al Horford’s minutes.
In preseason, Green posted 6.3 assists to 1.5 turnovers, improving from a 2.1-to-1 ratio last year.

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Lendeborg Starts Opener

The Golden State Warriors will start rookie Yaxel Lendeborg in the season opener against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Draymond Green said Lendeborg could become the next face of the Warriors franchise.
Grant Hughes predicted Lendeborg will be the Warriors’ second-best player behind Stephen Curry this season.
Lendeborg posted 23 points, 10 rebounds and six assists in his preseason debut versus the Sacramento Kings.

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