Warriors select Yaxel Lendeborg with No. 11 pick in NBA Draft

The Golden State Warriors selected Yaxel Lendeborg from Michigan with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on June 24. Warriors General Manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. expressed confidence in Lendeborg's ability to contribute to the team immediately, despite the player being one of the older prospects in the draft at nearly 24 years old. Dunleavy Jr. addressed Lendeborg's age humorously, indicating that it is not a concern for the franchise. The Warriors are currently in a win-now mode, looking to integrate new talent into their rotation as they move forward from the draft.

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