Warriors sign Gui Santos to multi-year contract extension

The young forward will be part of the team's future plans.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 4:47am by Ben Kaplan

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The Golden State Warriors have signed Brazilian forward Gui Santos to a two-year contract extension, solidifying his place on the team's roster as they look to blend veteran and young talent.

Why it matters

The Warriors are in a transitional period, with a mix of experienced players and promising young prospects. Retaining Santos, a 22-year-old who has shown potential in his first two NBA seasons, is an important move as the team shapes its future roster.

The details

The Warriors announced the contract extension for Santos on Saturday, just ahead of their game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Santos was originally drafted by Golden State in 2020 and has averaged 7.2 points and 3.5 rebounds per game over his first two NBA seasons.

  • The Warriors announced the contract extension on February 28, 2026.
  • Santos was originally drafted by the Warriors in 2020.

The players

Gui Santos

A 22-year-old Brazilian forward who has played for the Warriors for the past two NBA seasons.

Golden State Warriors

The professional basketball team based in San Francisco, California.

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What’s next

The Warriors will look to continue developing Santos as they prepare to take on the Los Angeles Lakers in their next game.

The takeaway

Retaining young talent like Gui Santos is an important step for the Warriors as they navigate a transitional period and look to blend veteran leadership with promising prospects for the future.