Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg set to start as team rebuilds around Curry
The Warriors drafted Yaxel Lendeborg 11th overall and expect him to start as the team rebuilds.
Golden State drafted Yaxel Lendeborg 11th overall in the 2026-27 season. The 6-foot-9, 24-year-old struggled in his preseason debut with six points on poor shooting.
Lendeborg bounced back to average 19 points in his final three warm-up games. Coach Steve Kerr said Lendeborg could be the Warriors' best scorer when Steph Curry sits on the bench.
The team expects him in the starting lineup for opening night as they try to rebuild. Last season ended with 37 wins and an early playoff exit.
Golden State is waiting for injured wings Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody to return, likely in February.
- 11th overall
- Draft position
- 6 feet 9 inches
- Lendeborg height
- 19 points in three games
- Final warm-up average
- 27.7 million dollars
- Green's salary
Why it mattersA young player's early performance will determine if the Warriors can stay competitive while key stars recover.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, but the Warriors' season progress affects Australian fans following the NBA.
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