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OCTOBER 28, 2026 · SAN FRANCISCO, CA
THE KOLAK DESK | OCTOBER 28, 2026
Golden State's newest generation is making noise. In the NBA's opening Kia Rookie Ladder for the 2026–27 season, Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg landed at No. 2 behind Memphis' Cameron Boozer.
NUMBERS THAT DEMAND ATTENTION
The NBA's October 28 ranking listed Lendeborg at 21.8 points, 9.3 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game early in the season. In Golden State's victory over Denver, he posted 31 points, 12 rebounds and six assists — an early statement from the No. 11 draft pick.
MORE THAN A HOT START
The first Rookie Ladder is only an early snapshot, not a season-long verdict. But Lendeborg's scoring and all-around production have already given Warriors fans something new to follow.
THE KOLAK PERSPECTIVE
Silicon Valley and the Bay Area understand the energy of a new arrival exceeding expectations. For KOLAK's basketball coverage, Lendeborg's fast start deserves its own spotlight beyond the night's box score.