Overview
- Santos’ extension is for three years and $15 million with a player option for 2028-29, per multiple reports after the team announced a multi-year deal.
- By signing now, the 23-year-old skips this summer’s restricted free agency, giving Golden State cost certainty on a rotation wing.
- Over his past 12 games, Santos averaged roughly 15.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.6 steals in 28.8 minutes while starting regularly.
- Increased opportunity followed injuries to key teammates, and Steve Kerr praised Santos’ on-ball creation, versatility and growth from his G League roots.
- Cap analysts characterize the ~$5 million annual price as team-friendly, noting it supports the Warriors’ roster count for next season and eases luxury-tax planning.