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Lendeborg leads Warriors to Summer League title and draft

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Lendeborg leads Warriors to Summer League title and draft

Yaxel Lendeborg continued his breakout summer, guiding Golden State to the 2026 NBA Summer League championship. The Warriors edged the Memphis Grizzlies 94‑90 94–90 in the final at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, with Lendeborg posting a 21‑point, 10‑rebound double‑double 21-point, 10-rebound double-double and delivering the game‑winning basket in the closing minutes. He was named earning tournament MVP, joining fellow freshman Deivon Smith, who added 21 off the bench. In MVP honors. This victory marks the post‑game press conference, Lendeborg criticized franchise’s second Summer League title since 2013. Following the Grizzlies and referenced lingering tension with veteran forward Draymond Green, underscoring an emerging intra‑team rivalry as championship, the Warriors head into the regular season. The championship also highlighted Golden State’s off‑court preparation. The franchise has been using entered a converted go‑kart track in Las Vegas, dubbed “Chase South,” as period of significant offseason transition. General manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. has focused on balancing championship aspirations around Stephen Curry with a secondary training hub need for the past five Summer Leagues. Roughly $1 million youth and depth. The front office has been invested in equipment, signage explored various roster moves, including potential trades for players like Trey Murphy III or Kawhi Leonard, and two full‑size courts, evaluating the No. 11 draft pick to address frontcourt needs. The team ultimately selected Lendeborg, a weight room and staff workspaces. Assistant GM Larry Harris credited former Michigan standout, with the 11th overall pick. The selection process was marked by a viral moment showing owner Joe Lacob with creating the unique facility, suggesting it contributed to the team’s improvement after and Dunleavy in a 10th‑place Western Conference finish heated exchange during the previous year. The victory marks draft. Contract negotiations remain a priority, with the Warriors’ second Summer League title since 2013 team working to retain veterans Draymond Green and caps Kristaps Porzingis. Green, who holds a 5‑1 tournament run, positioning Lendeborg as player option, has expressed fulfillment with his tenure but faces discussions regarding a potential key piece for Golden State’s 2026‑27 campaign. reduced salary to provide financial flexibility. Lendeborg has since transitioned to the California Classic, where he has continued to impress with high-scoring performances despite noting personal conditioning challenges. While Lendeborg has addressed past tensions with Curry and Green, the team continues to navigate the complexities of rebuilding while managing an aging core.

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