Warriors Add Summer League Champion Graham Ike on Two-Way Deal

The Golden State Warriors are signing undrafted big man Graham Ike to a two-year, two-way contract, according to league sources cited by ClutchPoints. The deal fills the franchise’s final two-way roster slot ahead of the upcoming season.

Ike, who played collegiately at Gonzaga, went undrafted but made a strong impression in Las Vegas this summer. Across 10 games, the 6-foot-9 forward-center averaged 10.0 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks in 21.2 minutes per contest, helping lead a Golden State squad featuring Yaxel Lendeborg to the Summer League championship.

Ike had signaled his priorities before the event even began. Speaking at the team’s summer league media day in June, he emphasized that proving he could contribute to winning basketball — with structure, spacing, and energy on both ends — was his central goal for the showcase.

Roster Context and Precedent

Ike joins LJ Cryer and Malevy Leons as the Warriors’ two-way players. The status of Lajae Jones, Golden State’s 2026 second-round pick, remains to be determined.

There is recent precedent for two-way players earning expanded roles under coach Steve Kerr. Point guard Pat Spencer saw his two-way deal converted to a standard contract last season after injuries opened rotation minutes. Ty Jerome, now with the Memphis Grizzlies, also began his career in a Golden State uniform during the 2022-23 season before breaking out with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

With an aging frontcourt anchored by Draymond Green, Al Horford, and Kristaps Porzingis, the Warriors could have minutes available for a younger, athletic rebounder. Ike has described Golden State’s free-flowing, motion-based offense as a strong fit for his skill set, citing the organization’s culture and continuity as factors in his decision to prioritize the team.

Golden State is a privately held basketball franchise and not publicly traded, but the signing lands amid broader activity in sports-adjacent equities. Among apparel makers with NBA ties, Under Armour (UAA) closed at $4.88, down 1.21% from its previous close of $4.94, giving the Baltimore-based company a market capitalization of roughly $2.25 billion.

What to watch

• Whether Ike’s two-way deal is converted to a standard contract, as happened with Pat Spencer last season.
• Final determinations on Lajae Jones, Golden State’s 2026 second-round pick.
• Ike’s usage once the regular season begins, particularly with an older frontcourt rotation managing minutes.

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