Warriors win 2026 NBA Summer League, Lendeborg MVP

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 94-90 on Sunday, July 19, to win the 2026 NBA Summer League championship in Las Vegas. The victory was spearheaded by rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, who was named the Championship Game Most Valuable Player after scoring 21 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.

Lendeborg, the 11th overall pick in last month's draft, delivered the game's defining sequence, scoring seven consecutive points late in the fourth quarter to erase a deficit and propel the Warriors to the title. His decisive three-pointer gave Golden State an 89-87 lead it would not relinquish. The Warriors finished the tournament with a 5-1 record, avenging their only loss, which came against the Grizzlies earlier in Summer League play.

Memphis had controlled much of the contest, taking a 76-66 lead into the fourth quarter behind a strong third period from Cameron Boozer. The Grizzlies' No. 3 overall pick finished with 19 points, eight rebounds, and four assists. However, Golden State dominated the final quarter, outscoring Memphis 28-14. The Grizzlies had several chances to retake the lead in the closing moments, but Boozer missed an open three-pointer and a turnover on an...