The Golden State Warriors have signed former Gonzaga All-American forward Graham Ike to a two-way contract, the team confirmed on Sunday. The two-year deal fills the final two-way roster spot for the Warriors, who are looking to bolster their frontcourt after a tough stretch. Their most recent outing was a 115-110 loss to the LA Clippers on April 13, 2026, part of a difficult 1-4 run in their last five games.
Ike, a 6'9" big man, went undrafted but quickly earned an Exhibit 10 deal with Golden State. He turned heads during the NBA Summer League, helping the Warriors win the championship. Across nine games, he averaged 10.0 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks while shooting 50% on two-pointers. He now joins LJ Cryer and Malevy Leons as the team's two-way players.
Ike spent three of his six college years at Gonzaga, leaving as one of the program's all-time greats. The Aurora, Colorado native was a three-time All-WCC First Team selection. He truly broke out in his final season, 2025-26, earning WCC Player of the Year honors. That year, he put up 19.9 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game while shooting 60.9% on twos and 33.8% from three-point range.
His role expanded dramatically after teammate Braden Huff suffered a season-ending knee injury in mid-January. Over the final 15 games, Ike's minutes jumped to 34.9 per contest. His production soared to 23.2 points and 7.5 rebounds per game on elite shooting splits of 64.2% on twos and 38.1% from deep. That incredible closing stretch cemented his All-American status and put him on the NBA radar.
The Warriors are securing a promising, high-motor big man for their development pipeline. Ike's Summer League performance demonstrated he can contribute immediately with rebounding and interior scoring. His ability to stretch the floor, hitting 38.1% from three during his Gonzaga peak, fits the modern NBA game perfectly.
Golden State's recent form highlights a need for consistent interior presence. They've lost three straight, including that 115-110 result against the Clippers and a 124-118 defeat to the Sacramento Kings on April 11. Adding a player like Ike provides depth and a different look for a team handling a challenging part of its schedule. Fans can track the team's upcoming games on our schedule page.
Ike's immediate future will be split between the NBA's Golden State Warriors and their G League affiliate, the Santa Cruz Warriors. The two-way contract allows him to be active for up to 50 NBA games this season. He'll aim to translate his Summer League success to the professional level, focusing on defense and extending his three-point range.
For the Warriors, this is a low-risk, high-reward move. They get a player who has already shown he can perform in their system. If Ike continues to develop, he could become a valuable rotation piece. His journey from undrafted prospect to earning an NBA opportunity is just beginning, and he'll look to make the most of his chance in the Bay Area.
