Yaxel Lendeborg is day-to-day with a foot injury and questionable for Wednesday's game at Minnesota. The Warriors already have Kristaps Porzingis, Jimmy Butler III and Moses Moody listed as out.
What happened
Yaxel Lendeborg went on the injury report Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 4:48 p.m. ET as day-to-day with a foot injury. The report's comment reads: "Lendeborg (foot) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Minnesota." The report lists his expected return as Oct. 28, the date of that game. He was not on the report before this update. His only earlier entry came on Oct. 7, when he was day-to-day for rest. He was cleared on Oct. 10. The 24-year-old forward has not missed a game.
What it means for the Warriors
Golden State plays at Minnesota on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 8 p.m. ET. The Warriors are 1-3, 12th in the West, and won their last game. They have played all four games with Lendeborg. He has been their workhorse. He averages 33.3 minutes, 21.8 points, 9.3 rebounds and 4.8 assists. If he sits, the frontcourt minutes would likely go to Draymond Green (26.4 minutes), Gui Santos (23.9), Georges Niang (18.7) and Al Horford (18.4). Brandin Podziemski (32.8 minutes, 18.0 points) and Stephen Curry (23.7 points) would carry more of the scoring. Porzingis, Butler and Moody are already out, so the Warriors have little depth to cover for him.
What to watch
Watch for the next injury report before Wednesday's tip in Minnesota. A move from questionable to probable or available would put Lendeborg back in his usual heavy role. A move to out would leave the Warriors without four rotation players. The report lists Oct. 28 as his expected return, so this does not look like a long absence. No further timeline has been announced. Also watch the reports on Porzingis, Butler and Moody.
Is Yaxel Lendeborg playing at the Timberwolves on Wednesday?
He is questionable for Wednesday's game at Minnesota with a foot injury. No final decision has been announced.
When will Yaxel Lendeborg be back?
The injury report lists his expected return as Oct. 28, the date of the Minnesota game. He is day-to-day, and no other timeline has been announced.