Warriors Sign Gui Santos to 3-Year Extension

The 24-year-old forward has emerged as a key rotation player for the defending champions.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 5:23am by Ben Kaplan

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The Golden State Warriors have signed starting forward Gui Santos to a three-year, $15 million contract extension, sources told ESPN. The new deal includes a player option for the 2028-29 season. Santos was a 2022 second-round draft pick who has developed into an important rotation piece for the Warriors over the past two seasons.

Why it matters

Retaining young, promising players like Santos is crucial for the Warriors as they look to extend their championship window. The 24-year-old has stepped up in a bigger role this season and keeping him under contract long-term provides stability and depth to the Warriors' roster.

The details

Santos was selected 55th overall by the Warriors in the 2022 NBA Draft and spent his first season with the team's G League affiliate in Santa Cruz. He has since worked his way into the Warriors' main rotation, starting 12 games this season after an injury to Jimmy Butler. Over the past 12 games, Santos has scored in double figures 11 times and is averaging 31 minutes per contest.

  • The Warriors signed Santos to the extension on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
  • Santos will turn 24 years old in June 2026.

The players

Gui Santos

A 24-year-old forward who was drafted by the Warriors in 2022 and has developed into an important rotation player for the defending champions.

Jimmy Butler

The Warriors' starting small forward who suffered a torn ACL, opening up more playing time for Santos.

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What they’re saying

“The Warriors signed starting forward Gui Santos to a three-year, $15 million contract extension on Saturday, sources told ESPN.”

— Anthony Slater, Reporter

What’s next

The Warriors will look to continue developing Santos and integrate him further into their championship-contending roster as they aim for another title run.

The takeaway

The Warriors' ability to identify and develop young talent like Gui Santos is a key reason they have remained one of the NBA's elite franchises. Locking up Santos long-term shows their commitment to maintaining their championship window.