Rookie Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg scores 37 points with 4 rebounds and 6 assists in a 124-112 win over the LA Clippers on Nov. 1, 2026, then declares he’s an "ethical hooper," saying he isn’t a stat‑chaser and prefers efficient basketball. He admits trying to chase a 40‑point night cost his team late minutes, while teammates like De’Anthony Melton encouraged him. The interview follows other headline‑making comments from Lendeborg early in his rookie season, highlighting his humility and growing fan appeal.
The Golden State Warriors host the Phoenix Suns Monday night at Chase Center, with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green back after a back‑to‑back. The Warriors (4‑3) ride a four‑game streak, while the Suns (1‑3) seek their second win after a 131‑122 loss in Phoenix. Tip‑off is 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET) on NBC Sports Bay Area, Arizona’s Family, Suns+, or NBA League Pass. Injury updates: Warriors are shorthanded—Gui Santos (knee tendinitis) and Al Horford (rest) out, Brandon Williams questionable; Suns miss Mark Williams (shoulder surgery) and have Drew Timme on a two‑way contract. Projected lineups feature Curry, Green, Podziemski and Lendeborg for Golden State, and Booker, Jalen Green, Brooks, Bridges and Khaman Maluach for Phoenix. History favors Golden State, who have won 22 of the last 28 home games against the Suns.
The Golden State Warriors aim to stretch their winning streak to five games as they host the Phoenix Suns on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at 7 p.m. PT on NBC Sports Bay Area. After a 124‑112 win over the Clippers without Curry and Green, rookie Yaxel Lendeborg erupted for a career‑high 37 points, the most by a Warriors rookie since 2010. With Lendeborg and fourth‑year guard Brandin Podziemski providing new scoring threats, Coach Steve Kerr restores Curry and Green to the starting lineup against a Suns squad that recently saw Devin Booker drop 43 points. Projected lineups feature Curry, Podziemski, Lendeborg, Green, Bassey for Golden State and Booker, Green, Brooks, Bridges, Maluach for Phoenix.
The Phoenix Suns head into a pivotal November 2 matchup against the Golden State Warriors, who bounce back to 4-3 after a four‑game streak and will have Stephen Curry and Draymond Green returning. After a 1‑3 start, Phoenix seeks to prove its opening‑night win over a depleted Warriors set wasn’t a fluke. Coach Jordan Ott must balance size versus Kerr’s small‑lineup trends, while key battles—Devin Booker vs. Curry, Dillon Brooks vs. Yaxel Lendeborg, and frontcourt matchups involving Khaman Maluach, Oso Ighodaro and Al Horford—will shape the game. A victory would validate the Suns’ early‑season identity against a Western Conference powerhouse.
The Golden State Warriors need to sustain this stretch of success through the end of November. These three matchups will serve as the true test of that.
The Phoenix Suns (1-3) travel to Chase Center to face a refreshed Golden State Warriors squad (4-3) on Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. Arizona hopes to improve its league‑worst defense against Steph Curry and Draymond Green, both back from rest. After a 43‑point outing by Devin Booker in a win over a depleted Warriors team, the Suns have struggled, dropping games to Oklahoma City and Denver while allowing 120+ points per outing. Key injuries include Mark Williams (shoulder) and Drew Timme (G‑League) for Phoenix, and Moses Moody (knee) for Golden State. Coach emphasizes stopping perimeter penetration and boosting rebounding, with Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin slated to start.
The Warriors' early-season surge may be boosted by a rash of Western Conference injuries. In the first two weeks, the NBA has seen Ja Morant (Portland) out for a month, Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves) sidelined for two months, and the Thunder losing three starters including Chet Holmgren. Golden State, fresh from a 0‑3 start, has already beaten the Nuggets, Timberwolves and Lakers, securing key tiebreakers that could affect playoff seeding. While Golden State still wrestles with its own injuries, the return of Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody looms, keeping the championship window ajar.
Bill Simmons proposes that the Golden State Warriors trade Draymond Green’s $27 million expiring deal and Kristaps Porzingis’s $20 million contract for Sacramento’s All‑Star center Domantas Sabonis. Simmons argues Sabonis’s scoring, rebounding and elite passing would give Stephen Curry a new inside option and bolster a team that’s now 4‑3 after a 134‑114 win over Denver. While Porzingis’s future in Golden State looks doubtful, Sabonis reportedly wants out of a 0‑6 Kings squad, making the swap plausible before the trade deadline.
Victor Wembanyama and Jayson Tatum are the NBA’s Players of the Week for the Western and Eastern Conferences (Oct. 26–Nov. 1). Wembanyama starred in San Antonio’s 3‑0 run, averaging 36.0 points, 10.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2 steals and 4.3 blocks on 56.7% shooting. Tatum powered Boston to a 4‑0 stretch, posting 30.3 points, 7 assists, 5.8 rebounds and a game‑winning overtime buzzer‑beater against the Nets, shooting 44.7% from the floor. Nominees this week included Stephen Curry, Luka Dončić, Giannis Antetokounmpo and others.
Stephen Curry and wife Ayesha turned Halloween into a cinematic showcase, dressing their four kids in The Lost Boys costumes. Stephen appears as Michael, Ayesha as Star, while their children portray Michael and the iconic Frog Brothers, complete with a miniature motorcycle prop. The post highlights the family’s dedication and ties to the 2026 Broadway musical adaptation of the 1987 vampire film. Amid the festivities, Curry launches his 18th NBA season, leading the Warriors with a 29.2‑point average as the team sits 3‑2, fresh off wins over the Lakers and Clippers.
The Golden State Warriors need to use the early season to solidify their rotation. If Georges Niang is immune from minutes reduction, that could be a problem.
The Phoenix Suns’ once‑renowned defense has evaporated, leaving the team 1‑3 and surrendering 122+ points in each of their first four games. Opponents are shooting a league‑worst 43.9% from three—a full 9.3 points above the NBA average—making Phoenix the 30th‑ranked defensive unit, as Dillon Brooks admitted. Late closeouts, sloppy switching and a failure to contest corner threes have turned former steal‑leaders into easy shooters, while the frontcourt struggles for rebounding and glass control without Mark Williams. Even star Devin Booker posts a league‑worst 137.2 defensive rating, and the lack of pressure is costing the Suns against high‑scoring teams like Golden State. Immediate defensive fixes are essential if Phoenix hopes to stay competitive.
The Dallas Mavericks' decision to draft Morez Johnson Jr. over Yaxel Lendeborg keeps looking worse, as Lendeborg is dominating for the Golden State Warriors while Johnson is struggling.
When LeBron James decided not to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, the NBA legend considered signing with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors before choosing the Philadelphia 76ers.
Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg admits he struggled with confidence early in his stint beside Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, often hesitating to shoot. He says both veterans, especially Curry, encouraged him and helped spark his newfound belief on the court. The interview, published Nov. 2, 2026 on TalkBasket.net, highlights how veteran mentorship is shaping Lendeborg’s transition to the NBA.
The Golden State Warriors were criticized for running it back in the offseason, but De'Anthony Melton is showing that plan wasn't completely flawed.
The Golden State Warriors rally past the LA Clippers 124-112 at Chase Center, propelled by Yaxel Lendeborg’s career‑high 37 points on 13‑of‑19 shooting. After trailing 37-26 early, the Warriors dominate the second quarter, eventually building a 22‑point lead. Bench stars De’Anthony Melton (21) and Brandin Podziemski (17, eight assists, eight rebounds) boost a 53% field‑goal and 45% three‑point showing. The Clippers, now 1-5, struggle despite Rui Hachimura’s 24 points, shooting just 36% from deep and being outrebounded 44-42. Turnovers and paint scoring swing the margin, with Golden State scoring 44 points inside and limiting its own turnovers to 15.
Yaxel Lendeborg seized the spotlight on Sunday, dropping 37 points on 13‑of‑19 shooting (six 3‑pointers) as the Warriors beat the Clippers 124‑? without Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, who rested for injury management. Coach Steve Kerr hails Lendeborg’s impact, noting his 22.3‑point average in the first seven games and Rookie‑of‑the‑Year buzz. After a late‑game three‑point binge that missed, Lendeborg admitted to succumbing to peer pressure but said he’ll curb it. Curry’s right‑knee issue and Green’s low‑back soreness keep them sidelined for tonight’s Phoenix matchup, while Gui Santos, after increased playmaking duties, missed the second half with knee tendinitis and will be rested. The Warriors sit 4‑3 after a roster hit by illness and injuries.
The Phoenix Suns sit at a 1‑3 start, sparking fan frustration and talk of a point‑guard overhaul. Recent games saw Devin Booker score just three points against Oklahoma City and Jalen Green two points against the Nuggets, prompting calls to trade for a true floor general or start Collin Gillespie. A 96‑hour layoff gave the Suns the fewest games played early in the season, but a grueling four‑game, six‑day stretch—including their first back‑to‑back—lies ahead. While the West reels from injuries to stars like Anthony Edwards and Ja Morant, Phoenix remains healthy aside from Mark Williams. This week’s slate features a win over Golden State, then games vs. Portland, Orlando and Houston, marking the franchise’s longest homestand since 2021.
Brandon Williams has already proven a home-run signing for the Golden State Warriors less than two weeks into the new NBA season.
Yaxel Lendeborg shook off his Lakers struggles with a career-high 37 points to lead the Golden State Warriors past the L.A. Clippers.
Seven games into his rookie season, Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg is drawing lofty comparisons to a college‑level Jayson Tatum and a young Paul George. In a 124‑112 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, Lendeborg poured in 37 points (6‑of‑11 from three), added four rebounds and six assists, and delivered a poster‑ready post‑up fadeaway that caught ClutchPoints insider Brett Siegel’s eye. Coach Steve Kerr praises his offensive spark and raw power, noting he’s "strong as an ox" and poised to refine his game.
The Golden State Warriors are once again linked to Lauri Markkanen, with ESPN’s Sean Deveney listing the 29‑year‑old as an early‑season trade target. He notes the Jazz would likely demand two first‑round picks, and Markkanen’s three‑year, $150 million contract poses a financial risk despite his scoring ability. The twist: during the 2024 offseason, Draymond Green warned GM Mike Dunleavy and owner Joe Lacob against the deal, citing the steep price. With the Warriors now focused on a Kristaps Porzingis trade, Markkanen may resurfacing, but Green’s opposition could shape the next move.
Yaxel Lendeborg's sudden emergence may well extend Stephen Curry's legendary career at the Golden State Warriors.
Rookie forward Yaxel Lendeborg is sparking buzz in his debut season with the Golden State Warriors, prompting Bill Simmons to predict an All‑Star nod. Lendeborg dropped a career‑high 37 points on 13‑of‑19 shooting, with six threes and six assists in a 124‑112 win over the LA Clippers, even as Stephen Curry and Draymond Green rested. His 22.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game across his first seven outings match only Wilt Chamberlain and Rick Barry in franchise history for early scoring. If he keeps pace, Simmons’ bold forecast may soon look prescient.