Trey Murphy III continues to generate significant interest around the league, with several teams reportedly exploring potential trade scenarios involving the Pelicans wing. New Orleans has maintained a steep asking price for Murphy and was reportedly seeking a first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft as part of any deal. That outcome did not materialize […]
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SAN FRANCISCO – While the terse exchange between Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy and owner Joe Lacob will circulate speculation across social media, the Dubs feel like they got their guy after selecting Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg with the 11th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. In his post-draft presser, Dunleavy expressed […]
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The Golden State Warriors made Yaxel Lendeborg the 11th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday night, and the Michigan forward wasted no time making his presence felt in the organization. His jersey number has already been confirmed.Lendeborg will wear No. 1 for Golden State.No. 1 was last worn by Jonathan Kuminga before […]
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Yaxel Lendeborg is set to team with Stephen Curry after the Golden State Warriors selected him 11th overall in the 2026 NBA draft on Tuesday night, but the former University of Michigan standout revealed there was a time when he wasn't too fond of his new teammate.
The Golden State Warriors selected Yaxel Lendeborg with the 11th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday night, but the path to that pick was not straightforward. Golden State had been actively exploring the trade market for Trey Murphy III. ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel reported that the Warriors’ pursuit had gained momentum in the […]
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The Golden State Warriors were already under pressure to select the right lottery pick with their #11 selection. With Brayden Burries, their top target, a 39% three-point shooter and ideal fit alongside Stephen Curry, gone at No. 10 to Milwaukee, and a trade of the pick failing to materialize, the front office walked into their […]
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There was no shortage of confidence in the 2026 NBA draft. Aside from Caleb Wilson subtly challenging MJ’s throne after the Chicago Bulls picked him, Yaxel Lendeborg, the No. 11 pick, just told the Golden State Warriors that he used to hate their cornerstone! But honestly, that’s what makes him a great addition. While rookies […]
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Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg didn't waste time taking a shot at Draymond Green after being drafted by the Bay Area franchise on Tuesday.
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Yaxel Lendeborg wasn't a Stephen Curry fan, but is now looking forward to playing with him.
The market for New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III is expanding, with the Los Angeles Clippers and Brooklyn Nets reportedly among the teams viewed as being near the front of the race for the 25-year-old wing. Speaking on KNBR 680’s “Murph & Markus,” The Athletic’s Sam Amick said the Warriors do not appear confident […]
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The Warriors' general manager explains his viral interaction with their owner, Joe Lacob, before drafting Yaxel Lendeborg with the 11th pick in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft.
Veteran Golden State Warriors big man Al Horford was clearly thrilled with the franchise selecting Yaxel Lendeborg in the NBA Draft.
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The Golden State Warriors used the 11th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Yaxel Lendeborg, a consensus first-team All-American who was viewed by most as second only to Cameron Boozer among collegiate players last year. So why did he fall all the way to No. 11? It’s fairly simple: his age. Lendeborg was […]
Prior to the selection of Yaxel Lendeborg with the 11th overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft, a heated moment between governor Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. ensued in the Golden State Warriors’ war room. It’s not quite clear what the two were bickering about, but one would think that their shouting […]
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The Warriors GM addressed speculation surrounding his animated draft-night discussion with Joe Lacob before selecting Yaxel Lendeborg.
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Golden State kept the No. 11 pick and landed Yaxel Lendeborg, a versatile Michigan forward earning early praise after draft night.
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The Golden State Warriors ended up selecting Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg with the No. 11 pick in Tuesday's NBA draft, but it was video showing an apparent disagreement between team governor Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy that turned heads.
With the No. 11 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Golden State Warriors selected University of Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg.There was some speculation that the Warriors would trade the pick leading up to the draft, but they ended up hanging onto it and selecting a player who they think will be able to […]
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The Golden State Warriors added national championship representation through Yaxel Lendeborg in the 2026 NBA Draft. Golden State nabbed the Michigan basketball star at No.11 overall to team with Stephen Curry and company. But Lendeborg revealed a Kyrie Irving reason why he once loathed Curry. “It’s a full-circle moment for me. In 2016, I’m a […]
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A recap and grades for each first round pick from the 2026 NBA Draft.
The first round of the 2026 NBA draft is over, but the offseason player movement may just be getting started.
SAN FRANCISCO – After much speculation in the lead-up to draft night, the Golden State Warriors have selected forward Yaxel Lendeborg with the 11th pick in the 2026 NBA draft. Across 40 games last season at Michigan, Lendeborg averaged 15.1 points and 6.8 rebounds while shooting 51.5% from the field and 37.3% from the 3-point […]
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The Golden State Warriors made a polarizing selection of Yaxel Lendeborg with the eleventh overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Some fans and pundits questioned drafting a 23-year-old with a lottery pick since most top prospects are between 18 to 21, but Golden State is looking to win now. More interestingly, a live video […]
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The Golden State Warriors had a dream NBA Draft scenario play out for them on Tuesday night as Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg fell to No. 11. The Warriors, needing just about everything that Lendeborg does on the court, quickly scooped him up. After being selected, the national champion forward had an incredibly humble reaction to […]
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A major event such as the NBA Draft brings all the emotions out from all parties involved, and that was seemingly the case between Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. during a heated moment on Tuesday. Just before the Warriors’ turn to make their pick in the first round […]
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