Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg has been named the MVP of the 2026 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas after leading his team to the tournament title with an outstanding all-around performance.
The former Michigan standout averaged 14.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.5 steals per game, while shooting 46% from the field, 36% from three-point range, and 80% from the free-throw line throughout the competition.
The All-Summer League First Team was also announced, featuring Cameron Boozer, Brayden Burries, Caleb Wilson, and Meleek Thomas alongside Lendeborg. Thomas, the only second-round pick in the group, finished as the tournament’s leading scorer with more than 27 points per game.
Below are some of Lendeborg’s best highlights from the Las Vegas Summer League:
Yaxel Lendeborg of the @warriors has been named Most Valuable Player of the 2026 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.
Lendeborg averaged 14.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 4.0 assists in six games as Golden State won the championship.
The MVP was selected by a vote of all 30 NBA teams. pic.twitter.com/3fEDs4tYYo
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) July 21, 2026
The 2026 NBA All-Summer League First Team:
Cameron Boozer, @memgrizz
Brayden Burries, @Bucks
Yaxel Lendeborg, @warriors
Meleek Thomas, @cavs
Caleb Wilson, @chicagobullsThe team was selected by a vote of all 30 NBA teams based on performance at Summer League in Las Vegas. pic.twitter.com/cgzL2EHPnk
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) July 21, 2026
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