Warriors Suffer First Summer League Loss to Grizzlies

Lendeborg’s Rookie Showcase

Freshman Yaxel Lendeborg delivered a near‑double‑double, posting 15 points on 6‑of‑12 shooting and hauling down nine rebounds in Tuesday’s contest. He also added three assists and two steals over 29 minutes of play for Golden State. This marked the first Las Vegas Summer League game where Lendeborg failed to connect from long range, finishing 0‑for‑2 on three‑point attempts.

Grizzlies Dominate with 26‑Point Game

Memphis built a 21‑point lead behind Javon Small’s 26‑point outburst and Brendan Hausen’s 20 points off the bench. The final tally read 106‑85, handing the Warriors their first defeat of the summer showcase. Against Lendeborg, Grizzlies top pick Cameron Boozer recorded 12 points on 4‑of‑12 shooting, supplementing the win with seven rebounds and three assists.

Other Warriors Contributions

Golden State’s bench provided offense as Malevy Leons, Chance McMillian and Lajae Jones all cracked double figures. Jones, a second‑round selection, posted 10 points on 4‑of‑6 shooting and collected five rebounds. The sophomore guard now boasts three consecutive Summer League games with at least 10 points and five rebounds for the franchise.

Looking Ahead to the Knicks

The Warriors will get a chance to rebound on Thursday when they face the newly crowned New York Knicks in Las Vegas. The matchup offers Golden State an opportunity to regroup after the disappointing loss and sharpen their summer league footing. The team’s next game will serve as a critical bench‑test before the regular season begins.