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Yaxel Lendeborg recognized as major steal in 2026 NBA Draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 3:01 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Yaxel Lendeborg recognized as major steal in 2026 NBA Draft
Summary

Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg has been identified by ESPN insiders as one of the biggest steals from the 2026 NBA Draft. Lendeborg received significant attention during a rookie poll, ranking second for the most notable steal on draft day. He also tied for third in a category predicting which rookie will most impact winning this season. Lendeborg led Golden State to a title in the NBA Summer League, generating excitement among fans for the upcoming regular season in October. Lendeborg was a crucial part of his NCAA championship team prior to being drafted.

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  • •Lendeborg was the No. 11 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
  • •He was voted the second biggest steal of the draft by ESPN insiders.
  • •Lendeborg led Golden State to an NBA Summer League title.
  • •He tied for third in predicting rookie impact on winning this season.
  • •Regular season games for the Warriors start in October.
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  • 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Yaxel Lendeborg voted as one of the biggest steals from 2026 NBA Draft
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Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg was recently recognized by ESPN insiders as one of the biggest steals of the 2026 NBA Draft.

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