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Steve Kerr calls on Yaxel Lendeborg to be more aggressive for Warriors

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 4:37 AM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Steve Kerr calls on Yaxel Lendeborg to be more aggressive for Warriors

Summary

The Golden State Warriors faced the Los Angeles Clippers in a preseason game on October 5, 2026, losing 104-101. The game concluded with a decisive jump shot from Keaton Wagler, giving the Clippers a lead they maintained. Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg showed promise with four points, nine rebounds, and three assists but struggled with his shooting. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr emphasized the need for Lendeborg to adopt a more aggressive approach, particularly after a critical turnover in the second half. Kerr stated that Lendeborg's scoring mentality must improve to help the team as they adjust to the season ahead.

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Status Watch

•Warriors lost 104-101 to Clippers in preseason opener.
•Keaton Wagler hit the game-winner for the Clippers.
•Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg recorded four points and nine rebounds.
•Steve Kerr urged Lendeborg to be more assertive in scoring.
•Warriors are adjusting without injured players like Jimmy Butler.

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4:37 AMYahoo Sports — Warriors’ Steve Kerr puts Yaxel Lendeborg on notice after preseason blunder

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The Golden State Warriors began their preseason journey on Sunday as they visited the Los Angeles Clippers at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu. While the Warriors did end up taking a 104-101 loss courtesy of a game-winner from Keaton Wagler, whose nasty stepback jumpshot gave the Clippers a 102-101 lead they would not relinquish, they had plenty of […] The post Warriors’ Steve Kerr puts Yaxel Lendeborg on notice after preseason blunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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