Warriors select Yaxel Lendeborg with 11th pick in NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 1:29 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The Golden State Warriors have selected Yaxel Lendeborg with the 11th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Lendeborg, a standout wing from Michigan, played a pivotal role in his team's championship run and earned consensus All-American honors. He averaged 15.1 points and 6.8 rebounds while demonstrating his all-around game and defensive versatility. Prior to Michigan, Lendeborg had significant success at UAB and the junior college level. His addition is expected to enhance the Warriors' lineup as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Lendeborg won a national title with Michigan in April.
- •He averaged 15.1 points and 6.8 rebounds last season.
- •Lendeborg previously played at UAB and was an NJCAA All-American.
- •His skills offer flexibility in both offense and defense for the Warriors.
- •The Warriors continue to reshape their roster ahead of the new season.
- 4:49 AMYahoo Sports — NBA Draft: Warriors, after animated discussion between GM and owner, select Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg with No. 11 pick
- 2:08 AMYahoo Sports — Social media reacts to Warriors drafting Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg
- 1:36 AMYahoo Sports — Warriors take Yaxel Lendeborg at No. 11: We grade the NBA draft pick
- 1:29 AMYahoo Sports — Warriors select Yaxel Lendeborg with No. 11 pick in 2026 NBA Draft
- 1:25 AMYahoo Sports — NBA Draft: What Michigan F Yaxel Lendeborg brings to the Warriors
"Warriors owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy appeared to disagree about what to do with the No. 11 pick in the draft on Tuesday night.
"Michigan Basketball forward Yaxel Lendeborg brings a unique skillset to the NBA after being drafted in the first round by the Golden State Warriors:
"Here's a look at what fans and analysts were saying about the Warriors' first round selection in the 2026 NBA draft.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 4:49 AMNBA Draft: Warriors, after animated discussion between GM and owner, select Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg with No. 11 pick
Warriors owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy appeared to disagree about what to do with the No. 11 pick in the draft on Tuesday night.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 2:08 AMSocial media reacts to Warriors drafting Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg
Here's a look at what fans and analysts were saying about the Warriors' first round selection in the 2026 NBA draft.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 1:36 AMWarriors take Yaxel Lendeborg at No. 11: We grade the NBA draft pick
The Golden State Warriors select Yaxel Lendeborg with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 1:29 AMWarriors select Yaxel Lendeborg with No. 11 pick in 2026 NBA Draft
Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg is the newest member of the Golden State Warriors.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 1:25 AMNBA Draft: What Michigan F Yaxel Lendeborg brings to the Warriors
Michigan Basketball forward Yaxel Lendeborg brings a unique skillset to the NBA after being drafted in the first round by the Golden State Warriors:
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