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Warriors Sign Graham Ike to Two-Year Two-Way Contract

The deal adds a young frontcourt option to Golden State’s roster, creating uncertainty for second-round pick Lajae Jones.

Graham Ike parlayed a solid Summer League performance with the Warriors into a two-way contract with the team. 
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Gonzaga forward Graham Ike goes to the basket during the second half of an NCAA Tournament game against Texas in March. 
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (15) dunks against Texas Longhorns center Matas Vokietaitis (8) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Multiple outlets reported Monday that the Golden State Warriors agreed to a two-year, two-way contract with 24-year-old Graham Ike after his standout Summer League showing.
  • Ike averaged about 10 points and 7.2 rebounds in Las Vegas and helped the Warriors win the NBA Summer League title, earning the Exhibit 10 path into a guaranteed two-way spot.
  • The signing fills Golden State’s final two-way roster slot and joins LJ Cryer and Malevy Leons as the team’s three two-way players for the 2026–27 season.
  • Two-way contracts let a player split time between an NBA team and its G League affiliate, so Ike is expected to shuttle between Golden State and the Santa Cruz Warriors as a depth and call-up option.
  • With veterans in the Warriors’ frontcourt carrying age and injury risk, the move gives coach Steve Kerr an on-hand big to cover minutes and it likely means Lajae Jones will be stashed in the G League or overseas if he cannot beat out two-way competitors in training camp.