Oct 28, 2026 1:37 PM

Will Yaxel Lendeborg play for the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday?

The Golden State Warriors close out their road trip and seek their second straight victory when they take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. The game begins at 8 PM ET and will air on KARE 11, DAZN-MIN, NBCS-BA, and PCK-GSW.

The Warriors picked up their first victory of the season on Monday, defeating the Denver Nuggets, 134-114. They were led by Steph Curry’s perfect shooting night as he went 8-for-8 from the field, and Yaxel Lendeborg, who scored 31 points. They are 1-3 on the season. This game concludes a three-game road trip for the team.

The Timberwolves suffered their first loss of the season on Monday, falling in overtime to the Cleveland Cavaliers, 127-125. They are 3-1 on the season. This game begins a two-game homestand and is their first game against a Western Conference opponent after opening the season with four straight against East teams.

This is the first meeting of the season between the two teams.

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Golden State Warriors Injury Report

Yaxel Lendeborg is QUESTIONABLE with left foot inflammation and soreness. Yaxel played 30 minutes in the victory over the Nuggets, finishing with 31 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists. He’s played in and started all four games this season, averaging 21.8 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 4.8 assists.

Jimmy Butler III remains OUT after undergoing ACL surgery in January. There is hope that he can return early in 2027.

Moses Moody is also OUT after undergoing left patellar tendon surgery. The team is also hopeful that he can return in early 2027.

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Kristaps Porzingis is OUT as he is not with the team. The Warriors are reportedly looking for ways to trade Porzingis amid his ongoing health issues.

The Warriors started Brandin Podziemski, Yaxel Lendeborg, Gui Santos, Draymond Green, and Stephen Curry against the Nuggets.

Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton, and Georges Niang all played 18 minutes off the bench. Gary Payton II played 11 minutes while Brandon Williams played 14 minutes. The bench combined for 45 points against the Nuggets.

Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report

Anthony Edwards is OUT due to right knee injury management. Edwards underwent an arthroscopic procedure and is expected to miss two months of action. Edwards played 41 minutes in the loss to the Cavaliers, finishing with 47 points, four rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two blocks. He’s averaging 33.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.5 assists this season.

Donte DiVincenzo is OUT after undergoing right Achilles surgery. He suffered an Achilles tear in Game 4 of the first round of the 2026 playoffs. He is hopeful to return at some point this season.

LaMelo Ball, Jaden McDaniels, Jonathan Kuminga, and Rudy Gobert will start for the Timberwolves. Ayo Dosunmu could draw the start to help replace the loss of Edwards on offense. The team could also start Bones Hyland or Jaylen Clark to help keep the bench unit intact.

Dosunmu and Terrence Shannon Jr each played more than 23 minutes off the bench against the Cavaliers. Joan Beringer and Trey Lyles played more than 13 minutes.

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