Lendeborg Crowned Summer League MVP | NBA News

Yaxel Lendeborg and the Golden State Warriors crowned themselves 2026 NBA Summer League champs with a nail-biting 94-90 win over Cameron Boozer’s Memphis Grizzlies, as Lendeborg dropped 21 points and 10 rebounds—including 9 clutch fourth-quarter points—to seal the deal. The Warriors’ Devion Smith added 21 points and 9 rebounds, powering a gritty comeback from a 12-point deficit. Lendeborg’s historic feat—becoming the second player ever to win both the NCAA title and Summer League crown in one season—signals his arrival as a top NBA prospect. Elsewhere, the Nets and Nuggets also closed strong with wins, while Boozer and Lendeborg delivered standout rookie performances, setting the stage for a bright NBA future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6173d92553b74d08