The Golden State Warriors have a chance to keep their Las Vegas Summer League run spotless Tuesday night, and a lot of that hinges on Yaxel Lendeborg continuing to look like a player who’s already ahead of the curve.
Golden State meets the Memphis Grizzlies with the Warriors coming off back-to-back wins in Las Vegas, including an 11-point victory over Dallas and a 25-point rout of Oklahoma City. Memphis, meanwhile, is coming in off a loss to the Mavericks on Monday night, even with 21 points from lottery pick Cameron Boozer.
That Boozer performance came on 7-for-17 shooting, with 8 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals. But because he has already played in both the Salt Lake City Summer League and multiple games in Las Vegas, there’s a real chance Monday was the last time we see him this offseason. The No. 3 overall pick could also wind up sitting out the second night of a back-to-back, which is part of why Golden State is favored here.
Summer League betting is always a tricky game, and this one is no exception. Rotations can change fast, player availability is rarely steady, and development matters more than results for most teams. With Boozer’s status uncertain, caution makes even more sense.
Lendeborg has been one of the more interesting names in the building. The No. 11 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft has already logged time in both the California Classic and the Las Vegas Summer League, giving him more reps than plenty of the rookies around him. He opened his Vegas slate with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists, and he’s been a clear focal point for Golden State.
The most eye-catching part of his summer so far is what he’s doing from deep. Lendeborg is 13-for-21 from beyond the arc, good for 62 percent, a sharp jump from his final season at Michigan. It’s a small sample, sure, but it’s the kind of development the Warriors need if they want him to help sooner rather than later.
Golden State’s summer roster also has some other names worth noting, including Will Richard, LJ Cryer and Lachlan Olbrich. Between that group, the rest edge and the fact that the Warriors have already been playing together for several games, they look set up well for Tuesday night.
Memphis has only one win in Las Vegas so far, a one-point escape against Chicago last week. If Boozer sits, the path gets even steeper.
For now, the lean is simple: Golden State has the cleaner setup, the more stable run of form and the player most likely to tilt the game.
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