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• X Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) · Report · 16 h ago

  From Saturday night: Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg on how Arizona Western College is a major part of his journey: "It's huge. It really helped me develop some kind of like for basketball in a way." 26 points in 131-122 loss to Suns: "Right now, I'm very defeated. I feel like

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  also reported by Locked On Warriors host

• Podcast Locked On Warriors · 4 points · 18 h ago
  • Lendeborg had five assists and two turnovers. The host would not fault him for the turnovers given how much he had the ball. at 6:45
  • Lendeborg was at times the primary ball handler and brought the ball up a lot. The host found his handle strong and confident. at 6:54
  • Host analysis: Lendeborg has been much more than you would normally expect from the 11th pick. He is a smart player and a good shooter. This was his first regular-season game where he really lit it up from three, though his stroke has looked good through Summer League and preseason. at 5:54
  • Host analysis: to become a high-level, All-Star-type player, Lendeborg will have to be an elite shooter. at 6:36

  “Depleted Warriors Fall Short To Suns” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On NBA · 3 points · 26 h ago
  • Against Phoenix, rookie Yaxel Lendeborg and De'Anthony Melton both played well. Golden State still lost by nine as Devin Booker got the Suns their first win. at 7:31
  • Andy's view: the Warriors' season already looks lost and they will not be a good team. He says this season is about the rookie Yaxel Lendeborg as hope for the future, not about Steph. at 8:03
  • Host says rookie Yaxel Lendeborg has already talked trash to Luka, said the NBA is all about free throws, and has been awesome so far for an older rookie. at 9:11

  “Are the Miami Heat Already in PANIC Mode After NIGHTMARE Start? Golden State Warriors LOOK Helpless” · listen ↗

• Podcast Yaxel Lendeborg (quoted), via The Athletic NBA Daily · Quote · 44 h ago around the league

  Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg clashed with Luka after fouling him in the opener vs the Lakers. Afterward he said he had lost all respect for Luka after watching him whine and complain.

  “Sixers Thrive + Jamal Murray down bad? | Slam N Jam” at 27:34 · listen ↗

  also reported by Yaxel Lendeborg (reported), via The Herd with Colin Cowherd, CBS Sports

• Podcast Yaxel Lendeborg; Draymond Green; Stephen Curry; Steve Kerr (reported), via Hardwood Knocks · Relayed report · Oct 24 around the league

  Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg talked trash to Luka Doncic during the game and afterwards said he 'lost all respect for Luca'. The hosts say Draymond Green, Steph and Kerr all came out in support. Luka was 1 of 6 when guarded by Lendeborg, per the host's recollection.

  “The 2026-27 NBA Overreactions Draft!” at 54:12 · listen ↗

• Podcast KG Certified · 2 points · Oct 24
  • Yaxel Lendeborg (reported): In his first game, Yaxel Lendeborg went nose to nose with Luka after the game. Per the host's relay, he said he didn't respect Luka because of Luka's constant complaining. at 45:02
  • Hosts read the exchange this way: Yaxel Lendeborg wanted one-on-one competition, not Luka talking to the refs. They say Luka 'complains and whines a lot' and doesn't play defense, and that Luka will make a mental note of the incident. at 46:38

  “Ant & LaMelo Look Dangerous, LeBron Takes On Embiid and KG Believes in Luka’s Lakers | KG CERTIFIED” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Warriors · 2 points · 34 h ago
  • Yaxel Lendeborg made two free throws in the last second, which the host says skewed the numbers on the run. at 3:43
  • Yaxel Lendeborg did not have his best scoring game but helped in other ways. The host notes he is two games into his career. at 2:20

  “Warriors Collapse, Memphis Capitalizes” · listen ↗

• X Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) · Report · Oct 23

  The Warriors are starting big against the Grizzlies and placing two-way center Graham Ike in the lineup against Zach Edey Steph Curry Brandin Podziemski Yaxel Lendeborg Draymond Green Graham Ike

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• Podcast Yaxel Lendeborg (reported), via The Mismatch · Relayed report · Oct 23 around the league

  Hosts paraphrased Yaxl's postgame comments Yaxel Lendeborg: he only watches highlights, lost respect for Luka over complaining, and said the only basket Luka got on him was a half-court prayer. Luka scored 28.

  “The Return of Loves and Loathes. Plus: A Historic Thursday Night.” at 30:06 · listen ↗

  also reported by Yaxel Lendeborg (quoted), via Gil's Arena, Yaxel Lendeborg (reported), via The Zach Lowe Show

• Podcast First Take host · Analysis · Oct 23 around the league

  A rookie, Yaxel Lendeborg, described as a national champion out of Michigan, recently challenged Luka Doncic on the court. Per Stephen A.'s paraphrase, the rookie criticized Luka for complaining to officials.

  “Hour 1: How dangerous does Caleb Williams make the Bears?” at 39:10 · listen ↗

• Podcast Gil's Arena · 4 points · Oct 23
  • Luka was reportedly only about 1-for-6 against Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg. at 11:07
  • Luka hit a half-court bank shot over Yaxel Lendeborg to end the second quarter. The Lakers closed the half on a 17-4 run and led by 14 at the break. at 8:07
  • The show says Steve Kerr subbed Lendeborg back in after Luka told him to come back into the game. at 39:11
  • Host analysis: Draymond Green's back-line help defense, not Lendeborg's one-on-one defense, is what kept Luka from getting all the way to the basket. at 41:44

  “Luka's Snowtime Lakers COOK GSW, Ant-Man & Lamelo WENT CRAZY vs MIA & AD Goes VINTAGE In D.C.! Part2” · listen ↗

• Podcast Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · 7 points · Oct 23
  • Yaxel Lendeborg came in amped up and chirping at Luka. Hosts think it fired Luka up and turned a blown lead into a bigger one. at 14:04
  • A host says the Warriors love Yaxel Lendeborg, a 24-year-old rookie, and will give him plenty of rope through growing pains. at 7:19
  • Yaxel Lendeborg was at least partly responsible for some of Kessler's lobs, a host thinks. The host says his help defense has been bad since he arrived, and that he has rated his own defense C/C-minus. at 10:27
  • Frank Vogel (as heard) (reported): Someone heard as "Frank Vogel", whom the host spoke to, said Lendeborg faces a steep learning curve on schemes. The identity of this person is unclear. name not confirmed at 10:57
  • Warriors (reported): Relayed: the Warriors were encouraged by Lendeborg's one-on-one defense on Luka, which a host thinks held Luka to 1-of-6. They learned it helps to put him on a star because it charges him up. at 11:11
  • Host says that in what is largely a lost season, the Warriors want to empower and grow Lendeborg as fast as possible, which they did not do with past lottery picks. at 11:21
  • Relayed: when Boston floated the idea, the Warriors refused to use their pick package for Jaylen Brown. That package basically included the 11th pick, which became Lendeborg. at 26:28

  “Luka Gets Called Out As Lakers Dominate + Who Made A Game 1 Statement?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Warriors · 9 points · Oct 23
  • Charlie Walter: The host says the Warriors' biggest body right now is Yaxel Lendeborg, listed at 6'9" and 241 pounds. Lendeborg was assigned to guard Luka Doncic. at 5:22
  • Charlie Walter: Opener box score: Gui Santos had 12 points and 5 rebounds. Yaxel Lendeborg had 12 points. at 7:18
  • Charlie Walter: Memphis preview: the host says Zach Edey is 7'3" and 305 pounds. He sees getting him into foul trouble as the best option. The host expects Yaxel Lendeborg to match up with Cameron Boozer. at 15:39
  • Charlie Walter: During the game, Yaxel Lendeborg got a technical for cussing at Luka. About 20 seconds later, Luka banked in a 45-foot shot and taunted him. at 26:43
  • Yaxel Lendeborg (reported): Relayed from the postgame press conference: Yaxel Lendeborg said he used to respect Luka and no longer does. He essentially called him a joke and accused him of rage-baiting fouls and crying to the refs all game. at 27:44
  • Charlie Walter: Luka shot 1-of-6 with Yaxel Lendeborg guarding him. The host thinks Kerr will keep putting Lendeborg on opponents' best players. at 28:08
  • Charlie Walter: Host analysis: ideally Yaxel Lendeborg would give size down low. Instead he is apparently being used, or trained, as the team's best perimeter defender. at 28:44
  • Charlie Walter: Host analysis: Yaxel Lendeborg was frustrated but not flustered. He didn't turn the ball over and played pretty well in his NBA debut. at 27:13
  • Steve Kerr (reported): Steve Kerr said Yaxel Lendeborg will learn from some of his mistakes. The suggestion that Lendeborg "woke up the beast" is the host's own comment. at 29:58

  “Golden State Warriors Need Strong Weekend To Avoid A Real Spiral” · listen ↗

• Podcast The Herd with Colin Cowherd host · Opinion · Oct 22 around the league

  Host called it a terrible look for a rookie in his first game to talk trash about Luka afterward. He noted the 'weird offseason' between Lendeborg and Draymond.

  “What's Wright - NBA Opening Night REACTION, Caleb Williams vs. Drake Maye, Chiefs-Seahawks MASSIVE game” at 38:03 · listen ↗

• Podcast First Take host · Analysis · Oct 22 around the league

  Stephen A. called the Warriors depleted and shorthanded, without size. He said Draymond and Yaxel Lendeborg are undersized, though skilled defenders.

  “Hour 2: Are we more impressed with the Lakers or Timberwolves?” at 2:55 · listen ↗

• Podcast The Herd with Colin Cowherd · 7 points · Oct 22
  • The rookie heard as Yaxel Lendeborg guarded Luka Doncic in the game, and the matchup turned into a trash-talking exchange. name not confirmed at 34:25
  • A host's background on likely Yaxel Lendeborg, hedged with "I think": he played at a directional school in Alabama, then went to Michigan. He was an older college player, won a title with Michigan, and is a big, aggressive wing. at 34:17
  • A host likes that likely Yaxel Lendeborg wants to play defense, chose to guard Luka, and plays that hard. at 36:08
  • A host criticizes Golden State: they should have gone after wings like likely Yaxel Lendeborg five years ago. at 36:34
  • A host argues likely Yaxel Lendeborg is a more mature player because he was an older college player who transferred and had a high-level coach. He says Dusty May is now coaching in the NBA. at 37:14
  • A host says that, "apparently", likely Yaxel Lendeborg told Luka he sucks and didn't score while guarding him. The host gives no source. at 39:23
  • Asked whether likely Yaxel Lendeborg is a pest type like Brooks, prime Draymond or Rodman, a host says "I think he is with a little more offensive skill". at 40:11

  “THE HERD – HOUR 3 – ROBERT MAYS I Yaxel Lendeborg vs Luka Doncic” · listen ↗

• Podcast The Herd with Colin Cowherd · 6 points · Oct 22
  • Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, from Michigan, got into it with Luka Doncic in the first half of his first NBA game. They kept arguing for about an eight-minute stretch. at 27:35
  • A co-host J-Mac describes Luka selling a play with no contact from Lendeborg and getting the call. Luka then hit a half-court three, pointed at Lendeborg and said 'keep talking, young guy'. name not confirmed at 29:31
  • Luka scored 28 but shot only 1-of-6 with Lendeborg as his primary defender. at 30:46
  • Upset with the fouls, Lendeborg at one point guarded Luka with his hands behind his back. at 31:27
  • Lendeborg is described as a great young prospect who had a great summer league and a good preseason. at 30:54
  • Lendeborg is described as older for a college player, a big body and highly confident. A speaker wishes the Warriors had three of him and says they need more of his body type. at 30:58

  “THE HERD – HOUR 1 – LeBron and Lakers both won the divorce I Caleb Williams vs Drake Maye” · listen ↗

• Podcast First Take · 4 points · Oct 22
  • Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg got a technical for exchanging words with Luka; Stephen A. placed it in the second quarter. at 26:36
  • Stephen A. disagreed that Luka sucks but backed the rookie's competitiveness. He noted the rookie arrived as the reigning collegiate national champion and criticized the one-sided technical. at 27:52
  • Analyst: Lendeborg is currently the Warriors' number two scoring option Brandin Podziemski. Curry had around 23 points. name not confirmed at 30:27
  • Analyst said Lendeborg limited Luka, first saying one for six, then corrected to one for five. at 31:30

  “Hour 1: Does LaMelo Ball unlock an MVP year for Anthony Edwards?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Get Up · 3 points · Oct 22
  • Narration over the highlights said Steve Kerr sat his rookie (Lendeborg) on the next Lakers possession. No reason was given. at 2:16
  • Lendeborg was given a technical foul. A host thought he said 'a choice word'. at 2:55
  • Yaxel Lendeborg (quoted): After the game, Lendeborg said he told Luka all game that he sucks and can't score on him. He said he lost all respect for Luka after seeing the whining and complaining firsthand. at 4:05

  “Hour 2: Luka's Lakers, Fly or Fold, Hook 'Em” · listen ↗

• Podcast Yaxel Lendeborg (quoted), via Get Up · Quote · Oct 22 around the league

  After the game Lendeborg said he kept telling Doncic that he sucks and can't score on him, and that he said it the whole game.

  “Hour 1: Hollywood Heat, The McCarthy Era, Lamar Limbo” at 3:39 · listen ↗

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