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

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Last updated Jun 24, 2026

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

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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  • Warriors picked Yaxel Lendeborg at No. 11 in the NBA Draft.
  • Lendeborg is nearly 24 years old, one of the older prospects.
  • GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. showed no concern over Lendeborg's age.
  • Lendeborg expected to aid the Warriors' win-now strategy.
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  • 10:00 PMYahoo SportsWarriors GM addresses Yaxel Lendeborg's age after 2026 NBA Draft
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Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. has no concerns regarding Lendeborg's age after selecting him with the No. 11 overall pick.

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