# Self Doubt Creeps In on Yaxel Lendeborg as Warriors Rookie Reveals Mindset Without Stephen Curry
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3 outlets covering · First listed: EssentiallySports, Nov 13, 2026, 3:03 PM · Read it:
Stephen Curry’s absence has created an opportunity for Golden State’s younger players, but stepping into his offensive responsibilities comes with its own challenges. The Warriors need additional scoring options while their franchise superstar recovers, and Yaxel Lendeborg is among those expected to take on more responsibility. However, the rookie has admitted that he is not
## Who's covering it
In the order they published:
- Nov 13, 2026, 8:03 AM: [How can Warriors survive Stephen Curry's absence? Yaxel Lendeborg has to step up, but that's not all]() — CBS Sports (Sports, United States)
Golden State is facing an uphill battle with Curry out for at least two weeks (and probably more)
- Nov 13, 2026, 12:06 PM: [Stephen A. Smith urges Warriors to lean on Yaxel Lendeborg amid Stephen Curry injury]() — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States)
After Golden State Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry’s MRI confirmed an oblique tear , ESPN’s Stephen A Smith is anticipating that rookie Yaxel Lendeborg will step up for his team. While ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins argues that it’s Draymond Green who needs to step up for the Warriors, Smith believes Golden State’s rookie is ready. Lendeborg is off to an
- Nov 13, 2026, 3:03 PM: [Self Doubt Creeps In on Yaxel Lendeborg as Warriors Rookie Reveals Mindset Without Stephen Curry]() — EssentiallySports (Sports)
Stephen Curry’s absence has created an opportunity for Golden State’s younger players, but stepping into his offensive responsibilities comes with its own challenges. The Warriors need additional scoring options while their franchise superstar recovers, and Yaxel Lendeborg is among those expected to take on more responsibility. However, the rookie has admitted that he is not