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Warriors’ Steve Kerr puts Yaxel Lendeborg on notice after preseason blunder

The Golden State Warriors began their preseason journey on Sunday as they visited the Los Angeles Clippers at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu. While the Warriors did end up taking a 104-101 loss courtesy of a game-winner from Keaton Wagler…

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 3:37 AM
Warriors’ Steve Kerr puts Yaxel Lendeborg on notice after preseason blunder
Key Things to Know
  • Steve Kerr urged rookie Yaxel Lendeborg to be more aggressive scoring after passing up a layup.
  • The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Golden State Warriors 104-101 in Sunday's preseason game in Honolulu.
  • Lendeborg finished the contest with four points, nine rebounds, and three assists on 1-of-6 shooting.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has urged rookie forward Yaxel Lendeborg to develop a more aggressive scoring mentality following a preseason mistake. During the Warriors' 104-101 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in Honolulu on Sunday, Lendeborg passed up an open layup under the basket, resulting in a turnover and an opponent three-pointer.

Despite the blunder, Kerr noted that Golden State will work with the 24-year-old rookie forward to be more assertive. Lendeborg, the 11th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, finished the game with four points, nine rebounds, and three assists on 1-of-6 shooting.

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