Warriors Secure Summer League Title
Yaxel Lendeborg's Clutch Performance Secures Warriors Second Summer League Championship
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The Golden State Warriors are NBA Summer League champions. Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg took over late in the game and led Golden State to a 94-90 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in Las Vegas, according to Fresno Bee.
The win gives the Warriors their second Las Vegas Summer League title in franchise history. It also marks the second time in 2025 that Golden State has ended a playoff run by hoisting a championship trophy.
Lendeborg Scores Seven Straight to Seal the Win
With the Warriors trailing late, Lendeborg took matters into his own hands. He scored seven straight points to erase the deficit and put Golden State ahead for good. The rookie finished with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and two steals, according to Modesto Bee.
Lendeborg's late surge was the difference in a tight, back-and-forth game. Golden State held on down the stretch to close out the four-point win over Memphis.
Warriors Bounced Back After Blowout Loss to Grizzlies
The championship run was not without a stumble. Golden State's only loss in Las Vegas came against Memphis — an ugly 106-85 defeat — before the rematch in the title game. The Warriors flipped the script in that second meeting, winning by four.
The revenge win made the championship feel even sweeter for Golden State. Beating the same team that handed them their worst loss of the summer gave the title extra weight.
Lendeborg Brings Yet Another Championship Pedigree
Lendeborg arrived in Las Vegas already knowing what winning feels like. Earlier this year, he won the NCAA national title with the Michigan Wolverines before being drafted by Golden State, according to Fresno Bee.
Now he has added a Summer League ring to his college crown. Two championships in one calendar year is a rare feat for any player, let alone a rookie still learning the professional game.
Top Draft Picks and All 30 Teams Lit Up Las Vegas
The 2026 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas kicked off on July 9. All 30 teams took part in the 11-day event, according to Yahoo Sports. The biggest names entering the league were Washington's AJ Dybantsa and Utah's Darryn Peterson — the top two picks in the 2026 draft.
While Dybantsa and Peterson drew most of the early buzz, it was Lendeborg who stole the spotlight by the end. His dominant title-game performance made him the story of the summer.
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