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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 amassed 26 points (9-of-19 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), nine rebounds, five assists, one block and six three-pointers in Saturday’s loss to the Suns.

In the first week of the 2026-27 season, Lendeborg has been among the NBA’s most productive rookies. After recording his first double-double in Friday’s loss to the Grizzlies, the Warriors forward notched his first 20-point game on Saturday. Lendeborg shot 6-of-11 from three, and his 19 shot attempts were the most on the team. Golden State didn’t have Stephen Curry, Draymond Green or Brandin Podziemski on Saturday, which opened things up for Lendeborg. However, the first two games showed that he’ll have a prominent role even when those key veterans are available.
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Yaxel Lendeborg notched 18 points (4-of-11 FGs, 9-of-12 FTs), 13 rebounds, six assists, three steals and one three-pointer in Friday’s loss to the Grizzlies.

After a much-discussed debut in the Warriors’ loss to the Lakers on Wednesday, Lendeborg recorded his first career double-double on Friday. The rookie’s final stat line lacked only a blocked shot, but he has all the makings of a player who will offer consistent value in fantasy basketball. Stephen Curry (ankle) is not expected to play in Saturday’s game against the Suns, and Brandin Podziemski (back) has already been ruled out. If Lendeborg is sitting on your league’s waiver wire, don’t hesitate to pick him up.
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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.
Kristaps Porziņģis

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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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Ausar Thompson (ankle) did not participate in Sunday’s pregame shootaround.

Thompson, who’s officially questionable for Sunday’s game against the 76ers, sprained his right ankle during Friday’s win over the Heat. If he can’t play, the Pistons have multiple options on the bench, including Ron Holland II and Javonte Green. Holland played 22 minutes on Friday, while Green played 13.
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Duren was injured in the second quarter of Friday’s win over the Heat and did not return to the game. With the Pistons’ starting center sidelined for at least two weeks, now is the time to add Paul Reed if he’s sitting on the waiver wire. In 26 minutes on Friday, Reed tallied 19 points and 11 rebounds for the Pistons, who visit the 76ers on Sunday.
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Graham Ike accounted for 12 points (5-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal in Saturday’s loss to the Suns.

Starting for the second consecutive game, Ike looked more comfortable than he did in Friday’s loss to the Grizzlies. Of course, while Suns center Khaman Maluach is listed at 7-foot-1, he isn’t as big as Memphis’ Zach Edey, which may have made things easier for Ike. The rookie out of Gonzaga, who’s on a two-way contract, recorded his first double-double and played 26 minutes. While Ike doesn’t need to be added in redraft leagues, dynasty league managers should stash him if possible.
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De’Anthony Melton finished Saturday’s loss to the Suns with 25 points (8-of-13 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), five rebounds, five assists, three steals and four three-pointers.

Melton didn’t start Saturday’s game, but Stephen Curry’s and Brandin Podziemski’s absences gave him more opportunities. Melton took advantage, scoring 25 points, the most he’s scored in a game since 27 against the Wizards on March 16. Add in the rebounds, assists and steals, and Saturday night was a good one for fantasy managers who slotted Melton into their lineups.
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With Stephen Curry and Brandin Podziemski sitting out the second game of Golden State’s back-to-back, Williams and Will Richard (11 points, one assist, two steals, one block and three three-pointers) were inserted into the starting lineup on Saturday. After shooting 4-of-17 in Golden State’s first two games, Williams was much more efficient against the Suns. His fantasy value will depend on the schedule going forward, and the Warriors end their four-game Week 2 with another back-to-back.
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Yaxel Lendeborg amassed 26 points (9-of-19 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), nine rebounds, five assists, one block and six three-pointers in Saturday’s loss to the Suns.

In the first week of the 2026-27 season, Lendeborg has been among the NBA’s most productive rookies. After recording his first double-double in Friday’s loss to the Grizzlies, the Warriors forward notched his first 20-point game on Saturday. Lendeborg shot 6-of-11 from three, and his 19 shot attempts were the most on the team. Golden State didn’t have Stephen Curry, Draymond Green or Brandin Podziemski on Saturday, which opened things up for Lendeborg. However, the first two games showed that he’ll have a prominent role even when those key veterans are available.
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Luke Kennard produced 11 points (4-of-6 FGs), four rebounds, one assist, one steal and three three-pointers in Saturday’s win over the Warriors.

Kennard made his Suns debut on Saturday after sitting out Wednesday’s loss to the Trail Blazers, providing welcome three-point production. He shot 3-of-5 from beyond the arc against the Warriors, and his final stat line lacked only a blocked shot. Kennard can help managers who need points and three-pointers, but not while the Suns are on a light schedule. Phoenix plays two games in Week 2, so adding Kennard offers little upside.
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Collin Gillespie finished Saturday’s win over the Warriors with 11 points (4-of-7 FGs, 1-of-3 FTs), four rebounds, nine assists, two steals and two three-pointers.

After a brutal shooting night in Wednesday’s loss to the Trail Blazers, going 0-of-8 from the field and failing to score, Gillespie got back on track Saturday night. He scored 11 points and recorded a team-high nine assists. Over two games, Gillespie has also recorded six steals. The negative for fantasy managers is the Suns’ schedule. After playing two games in Week 1, they’re the only NBA team that will play two games in Week 2. That takes some of the luster off of Gillespie in fantasy leagues.
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With Oso Ighodaro (oblique) sidelined, Maluach did not have to worry about a timeshare at center. He logged 28 minutes against the Warriors, recording a complete stat line and finishing one point and one rebound shy of a double-double. If the Suns had a good schedule, Ighodaro’s injury would make Maluach a more popular fantasy player. However, they have another two-game week in Week 2, so adding Maluach in 12-team leagues offers little upside.
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Miles Bridges recorded 16 points (6-of-11 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, three assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Saturday’s win over the Warriors.

Bridges doubled his point total in the Suns’ season-opening loss in Portland, while also adding solid rebounding and assisting. Bridges may not be the most prolific fantasy option, but as in Charlotte, he’s well-positioned to deliver top-100 value in category leagues. Unfortunately, the Suns only play two games in Week 2, starting with the Thunder on Monday.
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