NBA Mock Draft, Volume 4: AJ Dybantsa remains Wizards' pick; Bucks add Yaxel Lendeborg after Giannis trade

The Golden State Warriors selected Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg with the No. 11 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, according to *The New York Times* and *SFGATE*. The selection follows Lendeborg’s decision to delay entering the draft, a move that reportedly elevated his stock. Coverage highlights Lendeborg’s emotional reunion with his mother, who has stage 4 cancer, as well as his potential impact on the Warriors’ roster.

Outlets emphasize Lendeborg’s physical tools and defensive versatility, with *Maize n Brew* and *ESPN* analyzing his draft trajectory. *People.com* focused on the poignant moment of his draft-night call, while *No Ceilings* contextualized the pick within broader mock draft trends. The Washington Wizards’ selection of AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick remains unchanged, per *NBC Sports*. Watch for Lendeborg’s debut performance and how the Warriors integrate him alongside existing talent.

The Bucks’ rebuild and Dybantsa’s rookie season will also draw attention, particularly if Lendeborg’s draft-day emotional display foreshadows his character-driven impact on the court.