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Lendeborg’s early impact is giving the Warriors a new frontcourt option

A quick read on what changed — and what it means for the rotation.

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What happened

Yaxel Lendeborg is a 24-year-old forward on the Warriors, and the article says he has quickly become a prominent rookie factor in Golden State’s early season.

He has supplied size and shot-making in a perimeter-heavy lineup, including big scoring outings against Denver, the Clippers and Miami while the Warriors have won six straight.

LINEUP CONTEXT

If his minutes hold, Lendeborg can change Golden State’s frontcourt mix; the article still leaves his exact role and workload unspecified.

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