Warriors Extend Gui Santos: A Rising Star

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is Golden State Warriors News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The Golden State Warriors have locked in forward Gees Santos with a 3-year contract extension worth $15 million. Drafted 55th overall in the 2022 NBA Draft, the 6-foot 7 Brazilian has become a steady contributor off the bench. This season, Santos is putting up 6.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game. The deal includes a player option for the 2028-2029 season as reported by ESPN sources. Recently, he's been on fire, scoring in double digits in 11 of his last 12 games, and averaging 31 minutes in February. Over three seasons with the Warriors, he's appeared in 127 games, averaging 4.9 points and 3 rebounds. In last year's postseason, Santos played in 10 games, contributing 2.6 points and 1.2 rebounds

1:01in about 7 minutes each. Fans and team officials see him as a rising piece for the roster. The extension comes right before a big match up against the Lakers at Chase Center, signaling the Warriors' commitment to building depth for the long. Hall. This episode is supported by our sponsor, Your Pillow Just Got Smarter, It Plays Your Podcasts and Music, S-O-L-L-I, solelypillow.com.