Warriors, Gui Santos agree on contract extension

The 23-year-old Brazilian wing will stay with Golden State through at least 2027-28.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 5:07am

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The Golden State Warriors have agreed to a contract extension with Gui Santos, one of their 2022 draft picks. The deal will pay Santos $15 million over the next three years and includes a player option for the 2028-29 season. Santos has emerged as a reliable rotation player for the Warriors this season, averaging 15 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.6 steals per game over the past 12 games while shooting 43.1% from 3-point range.

Why it matters

The extension for Santos signals the Warriors' confidence in his development and his fit within their system. As a 2022 second-round pick, Santos has quickly become a valuable contributor, providing energy, defense and improved 3-point shooting to complement the team's stars.

The details

The Warriors selected Santos with the 55th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. This season, he has made four starts and scored in double figures in all but one game over a 12-game stretch, during which he has averaged 15 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.6 steals per game. Santos' 3-point shooting has been a key factor, as he is connecting at a 43.1% rate from beyond the arc compared to a career mark of 36.3%.

  • The Warriors announced the contract extension with Santos on February 28, 2026.
  • Santos was set to become a restricted free agent after this 2025-26 season.

The players

Gui Santos

A 23-year-old Brazilian wing who was drafted by the Golden State Warriors in the second round of the 2022 NBA Draft.

Steve Kerr

The head coach of the Golden State Warriors, who has helped develop Santos into a reliable rotation player.

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What’s next

The deal includes a player option for the 2028-29 season, so Santos will have the opportunity to potentially extend his stay with the Warriors beyond the initial three-year contract.

The takeaway

The Warriors' decision to extend Gui Santos demonstrates their belief in his continued development and fit within their championship-contending roster. As a second-round pick who has quickly become a valuable contributor, Santos' extension is a testament to the team's ability to identify and cultivate talent, even outside of the lottery.