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Jimmy Butler III (knee) has resumed on-court work

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Jimmy Butler

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Jimmy Butler III (knee) said on Monday that he has resumed on-court activities in a limited capacity.

Butler said during Warriors media day that his testing numbers are “off the charts” and he’s ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn right ACL. However, the Warriors are exercising caution with the veteran wing’s recovery, as he has not been cleared to go full speed or participate in contact drills. While Butler won’t be available to help fantasy managers immediately, he’s worth stashing with a late-round pick in standard leagues. His and Moses Moody’s (knee) absences likely free up additional minutes for lottery pick Yaxel Lendeborg, who the Warriors will need to contribute immediately, whether he starts or comes off the bench.

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Yaxel Lendeborg puts up 12 points (5-of-11 FGs, 1-of-3 FTs), three rebounds, two assists, two steals, and a three in loss to the Lakers.

Coach Steve Kerr trusted Yaxel immediately in the starting lineup and showed that that trust was warranted. He was tasked with guarding Luka Doncic and did about as well as you could for your first game in the NBA. Now, the talking might get him in trouble at times, but he should still be a big part of this rotation moving forward.
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Charles Bassey (knee) is out for Wednesday’s matchup with the Lakers.

With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) sidelined, the Warriors will have to rely on Draymond Green and Al Horford at center, offering rookie Yaxel Lendeborg the opportunity to see significant minutes right out of the gate. On the other side of the court, Walker Kessler could be in for a huge night against Golden State’s shorthanded and undersized frontcourt rotation.
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Yaxel Lendeborg amassed 17 points (6-of-9 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), four rebounds, five assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers in Friday’s exhibition against the Trail Blazers.

As in Summer League, Lendeborg showed throughout the preseason that he’s ready to contribute immediately. Given the Warriors’ injury report, they’ll need the rookie forward to do that if they’re to be a factor in the West. He recorded a complete stat line in Friday’s preseason finale and appears to have already established good chemistry with the Warriors’ veterans, especially Al Horford. Using a top-100 pick on Lendeborg wouldn’t be a reach, given his likely role as a starter.
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The Warriors announced on Wednesday that Kristaps Porziņǵis (illness) will remain out indefinitely.

Porziņǵis, who has struggled with health issues for the last two seasons, missed Golden State’s first five preseason games due to what the Warriors describe as a “health-related matter.” He’ll remain sidelined indefinitely, giving Gui Santos and Yaxel Lendeborg more opportunities in the frontcourt. Both appear on track to start the regular season, with Lendeborg offering higher fantasy upside. Al Horford is expected to be limited to 20 minutes, so he offers little fantasy value. As for Porziņǵis, fantasy managers should avoid drafting him, especially in standard leagues.
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Yaxel Lendeborg finished with 17 points (5-of-11 FGs, 6-of-9 FTs), five rebounds, four assists, two steals and one three-pointer in a 101-89 win over the Lakers on Tuesday.

Lendeborg’s strong preseason continued in this game, though it is worth noting that he tweaked his left ankle in the third quarter. He shot his free throws before exiting and wasn’t limping and was able to return to the game. There’s no reason to think it will impact his status for opening night, where he should be part of the Warriors’ starting unit.
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Kristaps Porziņģis (illness) will meet with the Warriors medical staff on Tuesday.

Hopefully this will provide more clarity as to when Porziņģis will be available to suit up. As of now, Steve Kerr said he is “leaning towards” starting Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Gui Santos, Yaxel Lendeborg and Draymond Green on opening night. Whenever he gets healthy, Porziņģis will be a significant piece in the Warriors’ rotation.
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Yaxel Lendeborg finished Saturday’s exhibition against the Kings with 23 points (10-of-14 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), 10 rebounds, six assists, two steals, one block and one three-pointer.

Simply put, Lendeborg was the best player on the floor during the first half of Saturday’s game. The lottery pick out of Michigan recorded 20 points, eight rebounds, three assists and one steal in 15 minutes. Performances like this show why Lendeborg can make an immediate impact, and he’s worth selecting in 12-team drafts. With the Warriors unsure when Jimmy Butler III or Moses Moody will return from their knee injuries, Lendeborg appears on track to begin his rookie campaign as a starter.
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According to ESPN’s Anthony Slater, Kristaps Porziņǵis is out indefinitely to open training camp due to a health issue.

Porziņǵis has appeared in only 74 games across the last two seasons, and availability will be a major concern heading into the 2026-27 season. Al Horford and Draymond Green are well past their primes, and Jimmy Butler is still on the mend after tearing his right ACL in January. With so many frontcourt minutes up for grabs, rookie Yaxel Lendeborg is a fascinating late-round selection with upside.
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Moses Moody (knee) hopes to be cleared to resume running and on-court activities sometime in September.

Moody is one of two Warriors rotation players working their way back from season-ending knee injuries, with Jimmy Butler being the other. While Butler is recovering from a torn ACL, Moody suffered a torn patellar tendon in his left knee in late March. He has made progress in his recovery but still has not been cleared to resume running or on-court activities. The hope is that Moody will receive that clearance sometime in September, but there is still no concrete timeline for a return to game action. While fantasy managers can justify stashing Butler in an IL+ slot, that should not be their approach with Moody.
Yaxel Lendeborg

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Yaxel Lendenborg finished Sunday’s win over the Grizzlies with 21 points (9-of-18 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), 10 rebounds, two assists, two steals and two three-pointers.

Lendenborg scored nine points in the fourth quarter, including seven straight down the stretch, to help the Warriors overcome a double-digit deficit in the final frame to secure the win. The double-double he tallied along the way was enough to earn the Most Valuable Player award. Lendenborg, the 11th pick of the 2026 NBA Draft, has now won two championships this calendar year. His contributions to winning and a strong summer showing overall could make him an interesting player this upcoming fantasy basketball season.

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Charles Bassey (knee) is out for Friday’s game against the Grizzlies.

Bassey will miss a second consecutive game as he continues to deal with patellar tendinitis in his right knee. Draymond Green started at center for Wednesday’s loss to the Lakers, and he may be asked to do the same against Memphis.
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Trevon Brazile finished Thursday’s loss to the Thunder with four points (1-of-6 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs) and 12 rebounds.

In his official NBA debut, Brazile struggled from the field, missing all four of his three-point attempts. However, the second-round pick out of Arkansas was effective on the glass, leading the Nuggets with 12 rebounds. Brazile played 18 minutes, partly because Spencer Jones (hamstring) didn’t play. However, despite the perimeter shooting struggles, the rookie’s rebounding output was encouraging.
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Tony Bradley (quad) is available for Friday’s game against the Pelicans.

Bradley will be available on Friday after missing Wednesday’s loss to the Grizzlies. While he gives Utah another frontcourt option, the veteran center is unlikely to get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball.
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Jordan Hawkins (illness) is available for Friday’s game against the Bucks.

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