Warriors add Gonzaga forward Graham Ike on an Exhibit 10 deal

The Golden State Warriors have signed Gonzaga forward Graham Ike to an Exhibit 10 contract as an undrafted free agent, according to Gonzaga’s men’s basketball program and reported by Yahoo Sports on June 25, 2026. The agreement gives Ike a chance to earn a spot through the Warriors’ summer and early-season roster evaluation window, with the contract type tailored for players whose role may begin in the organization but are not guaranteed an opening-night job.

Exhibit 10 contracts are a common offseason mechanism for NBA teams managing expanded rosters in the summer and preseason. As described in the report, the deals are non-guaranteed and include small bonuses, intended in part to encourage players to join a team’s G League affiliate when they are not expected to make the main roster immediately. That structure matters for teams like Golden State because it links potential development minutes with organizational control during the crucial first step of the professional adjustment period.

For Ike, the path from college to the Warriors’ system runs through that Exhibit 10 framework. The report frames the signing as “intriguing” and notes that Ike was actually ranked higher in Sam Vecenie’s draft rankings for The Athletic than the Warriors’ second-round pick Lajae Jones, with Ike listed at 70 versus Jones at 99. That detail does not change the contract’s non-guaranteed nature, but it adds context to how the Warriors appear to view Ike’s upside relative to the pick they already made in the draft process.

From a roster-building perspective, Exhibit 10 deals are also about quantity and timing. Each NBA team is allowed up to six Exhibit 10 contracts, according to the report. Teams can further convert an Exhibit 10 contract into a two-way deal prior to the start of the regular season, which is where these agreements can become more consequential for player opportunity. In other words, even if an Exhibit 10 start does not lead immediately to a standard roster spot, it can still create a clearer runway into a higher-leverage role within the organization.

The Warriors’ decision also fits the broader pattern of how NBA clubs treat undrafted college forwards who have shown the ability to fit roles that matter in the professional game. While the report does not lay out Ike’s specific measurements or statistical profile, the fact that he comes from Gonzaga indicates a background in structured offensive spacing and disciplined execution, traits that often appeal to teams looking for repeatable fundamentals in the frontcourt.

What to watch next is how the Warriors use the remaining roster context around Exhibit 10. The key question is whether Ike becomes one of the players who earns a pathway beyond a training camp look, either through a two-way conversion or by forcing the Warriors to make room at the end of the preseason evaluation window. If he is able to demonstrate consistent role play on both ends and distinguish himself with quick decision-making, the organization could decide the contract type should be upgraded rather than expiring after offseason development.