Draymond Green witnessed how Luka Doncic led the Los Angeles Lakers in dismantling the Golden State Warriors, 127-105, in their season opener on Wednesday at Crypto.com Arena. Doncic tallied all-around numbers of 28 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and three steals in 30 minutes. It was an early statement from the six-time All-Star, who could […]
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The Golden State Warriors host the Memphis Grizzlies at Chase Center on Friday, October 23, at 10:00 p.m. ET.
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The Golden State Warriors' rookie forward called out Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic ahead of a game against the Phoenix Suns to begin his NBA career.
Walker Kessler reminded everyone how easy it is to play center with Luka Doncic in the Los Angeles Lakers' opener against Golden State Warriors.
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We're less than a week into the 2026-27 NBA season, but the trade rumor mill never stops churning. And it got an influx of water with this week's news that the Golden State Warriors might be mulling over Kristaps Porziņģis trades.
While some Golden State Warriors fans haven't liked Brandin Podziemski's overconfidence, he must be frustrated to see some celebrate the same from Yaxel Lendeborg.
Yaxel Lendeborg got a taste of the NBA on Wednesday night, with the rookie finding himself in the middle of a heated exchange with Luka Doncic during the Lakers’ matchup with the Warriors. Lendeborg said he ‘lost all respect’ for Luka in the first time guarding him in the NBA. The clash sparked plenty of […]
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Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg says he’s lost all respect for Luka Doncic for how much he whines and complains to the refs after his first NBA game guarding the Lakers star. Tempers flared late in the second quarter when Doncic pump-faked Lendeborg into a shooting foul near the top of the key and let him […]
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Yaxel Lendeborg's battle with Luka Doncic on Wednesday night proves the Golden State Warriors have a star on their hands.
The Lakers (1-0) open the season with a win over the Warriors and now face the Clippers (1-0) in the first Battle of L.A. on Oct. 23, 7 p.m. PT at Crypto.com Arena, televised on Spectrum Sportsnet. L.A. star Luka Dončić led a paint‑dominant Lakers effort, while the Clippers, missing Kawhi Leonard and coping with injuries to Brandon Ingram, Max Strus and Bradley Beal, rely on Darius Garland’s 30‑point performance against Sacramento. Key matchup storylines include Walker Kessler vs. Isaiah Jackson/Brook Lopez and former Laker Rui Hachimura on the Clippers side. Injury reports leave several players out for both squads, making depth and coaching adjustments pivotal.
Gilbert Arenas challenges ESPN’s claim that rookie Yaxel Lendeborg single‑handedly "stopped" Luka Doncic in the Lakers’ 127‑105 win over the Warriors on Oct. 23, 2026. Arenas argues that Draymond Green’s help defense, not Lendeborg alone, limited Doncic, who finished with 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. Lendeborg scored 12 points, earned a technical foul and exchanged barbs with the Mavericks star, while Stephen Curry praised his confidence. The Lakers also got big contributions from Austin Reaves (23) and Walker Kessler (26 on perfect 12‑of‑12 shooting). The two teams meet again next Friday, offering Lendeborg another chance to test his mettle against Doncic.
Anthony Davis is already playing himself out of the Golden State Warriors reach amid their desperate need for a starting calibre center.
LOS ANGELES – With the final seconds of the first half ticking down, Luka Doncic caught a pass from Los Angeles Lakers teammate Jake LaRavia, squared up with the basket, and calmly knocked down a 3-point shot to increase the Lakers’ lead over the Golden State Warriors to 14, 66-52. It wasn’t just any old […]
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The Golden State Warriors need another Miami Heat-style Jimmy Butler drama to escape their current Kristaps Porzingis disaster.
Yaxel Lendeborg's NBA debut on Wednesday was spent going back and forth with Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić.
The Lakers opened the 2026‑27 season with a 127‑105 rout of the Golden State Warriors, showcasing a new identity built around Luka Dončić after LeBron James departed for Philadelphia. Dončić posted 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, while rookie big man Walker Kessler dazzled with a perfect 12‑for‑12 shooting night and 26 points, highlighting the roster’s complementary fit. The article argues that a single‑star system may suit the Lakers better than sharing the ball with another generational creator, suggesting the franchise could thrive without James.
The Lakers open the season with a dominant 127-105 win over the Warriors, showcasing a new big‑three led by Luka Dončić (28 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists), rookie Walker Kessler (perfect 12‑for‑12 shooting for 26 points, 9 rebounds) and Austin Reaves (23 points, 6 assists). With Golden State missing key starters and Steph Curry playing on a sprained ankle, L.A. shoots 57% and forces the Dubs to 8‑of‑36 from three. The performance signals a youthful, aggressive Lakers era now that LeBron has left, positioning them as serious West contenders.
Yaxel Lendeborg made waves with his comments on Luka Doncic, but the Golden State Warriors clearly aren't as bothered as outsiders appear to be.
Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg and Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić had quite the back-and-forth during Wednesday night's season-opener for both teams, with Lendeborg ultimately getting hit with a technical foul.
During the Warriors’ season‑opening defeat to the Lakers (127‑105), head coach Steve Kerr is caught on a hot mic accusing the referees of favoring Los Angeles and Luka Dončić. While the Warriors trailed 81‑59 in the third quarter, Kerr whispered to rookie Yaxel Lendeborg that “they wouldn’t call that in any other arena.” The comment sparked post‑game tension, with Lendeborg chastising Dončić and Kerr defending the rookie’s foul calls. Despite the controversy, the blowout suggests the alleged bias didn’t change the outcome.
In a 127-105 Lakers victory over the Warriors on Oct. 21, 2026, rookie forward Ziaire Williams enjoyed seeing Luka Dončić trade trash talk with Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg instead of being on the receiving end. Williams, who posted nine points, four assists, three rebounds and a steal in 24 minutes, said it’s "cool" to be on Luka’s side and praised the youngster’s grit. The game sparked a brief verbal duel, adding another chapter to Dončić’s long history of on‑court banter. The Lakers will meet the Clippers Friday, hoping to keep the momentum.
Warriors rookie No. 11 pick Yaxel Lendeborg ignites a post‑game feud with Luka Doncic after their opening‑night clash against the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite the Warriors’ 127‑105 loss, Lendeborg scores 12 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists in 29 minutes, guards Doncic 0‑for‑5 and even draws a technical for trash‑talk. The 24‑year‑old freshman says he lost all respect for Doncic’s “whining and complaining,” while Doncic fires back with 28 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists, including a half‑court buzzer‑beater. Lendeborg’s unconventional path—from junior college to a national title with Michigan and a Summer League MVP—sets the stage for a rookie unafraid to trade barbs with a six‑time All‑Star.