2026 NBA Draft 11th Pick Lendeborg 17 Points…6.09 Million Dollar Rookie Salary, 124-98 Complete Victory Over Lakers

2026 NBA Draft 11th pick rookie Lendeborg scored 17 points, the most by either team, while playing 21 minutes 27 seconds against the Lakers. Golden State won 124-98.

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Three-Line Summary

Golden State defeated the Lakers 124-98 in a preseason game on October 6th U.S. local time.
Lendeborg scored 17 points and grabbed 9 rebounds while playing 21 minutes 27 seconds, and his 17 points led both teams.
Lendeborg was selected with the 11th overall pick, and his 2026-27 season salary is 6,096,240 dollars.

Lendeborg's average score in the summer league this summer was 14.8 points. In the Lakers game held at Chase Center on October 6th U.S. local time, he played only 21 minutes 27 seconds andscored 17 points. He didn't even play half of a 48-minute game, but exceeded his summer league average scoring.

Lendeborg Records 17 Points, 9 Rebounds…7 of 11 Field Goals

San Francisco ChronicleAccording to the San Francisco Chronicle, Golden State defeated the Lakers 124-98 that day. The margin was 26 points. Lendeborg recorded 17 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 assists. His 17 points were the highest scoring among both teams. He missed a double-double by one rebound.

His efficiency was also shown in the numbers. According to Diario Libre and RealGM game records, Lendeborg made 7 of 11 field goals (63.6%), and made 2 of 3 three-pointers. In the second quarter, he made back-to-back three-pointers. Converting 21 minutes 27 seconds to 36 minutes, 17÷21.45×36, he was on pace for about 28.5 points.

Lendeborg's Aggressive Offense, Drives and Shots Instead of Passes

Lendeborg didn't just pass the ball but drove directly to the basket. With his 206cm and 109kg frame, he attacked the rim directly. Diario Libre evaluated that Lendeborg's drives could become another weapon in Golden State's offense.

Lendeborg Annual Salary 6.09 Million Dollars…Contract Structure for 11th Pick Rookie

According to NBC Sports, Golden State selected Lendeborg from the University of Michigan with the 11th overall pick in the draft on June 23, 2026.Rookie Wire reported, citing Spotrac, that the 2026-27 season salary is6,096,240 dollars. Among the 4-year approximately 28.1 million dollars, the guaranteed amount is approximately 12.5 million dollars. The figures are based on Spotrac-cited reporting, not the original contract document.

Number	Player	Drafted Team (Basketball-Reference basis)
9	Morez Johnson Jr.	Dallas
10	Brayden Burries	Milwaukee
11	Yaxel Lendeborg	Golden State
12	Aday Mara	Oklahoma City
13	Nate Ament	Miami

One Preseason Game…Lendeborg's Regular Season Role Unconfirmed

This record came from one preseason game, not the regular season. We cannot say that his regular season rotation role and playing time have been confirmed based solely on this performance. Lendeborg came to the NBA after winning the 2026 NCAA National Championship, Big Ten Player of the Year, and Summer League Championship MVP.

Lendeborg's record from the Lakers game was a 124-98 blowout victory, 17 points as the most by either team, and a 63.6% field goal percentage. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Lendeborg briefly answered about his scoring celebration after the game. "I spam that emote a lot(I use that gesture a lot)."

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Lendeborg's salary?

According to Rookie Wire reporting citing Spotrac, the 2026-27 season salary is 6,096,240 dollars. The 4-year contract total is approximately 28.1 million dollars, the guaranteed amount is approximately 12.5 million dollars, and the last two seasons are team options.

Q. What was Lendeborg's draft position?

In the 2026 NBA Draft held on June 23, 2026, Golden State selected Lendeborg with the 11th overall pick. The previous 10th pick was Brayden Burries selected by Milwaukee, and the next 12th pick was Aday Mara selected by Oklahoma City.

Q. What were Lendeborg's stats against the Lakers?

In the preseason game on October 6th U.S. local time, he played 21 minutes 27 seconds and recorded 17 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 assists. He made 7 of 11 field goals and 2 of 3 three-pointers.

Related Official Sites

Golden State Warriors Official Homepage — Check official team news
NBA Lakers-Warriors Official Game Page — Official stats page for this game
NBA Lendeborg Official Player Profile — Lendeborg's NBA official player profile

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