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Warriors Keep Gui Santos Out of FIBA Qualifiers

8/21/2026

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Summary

Warriors Block Santos

Warriors are keeping Brazilian forward Gui Santos out of two FIBA World Cup qualifiers.
Santos will miss the Dominican Republic game on August 27 and the Mexico game on August 31.
Warriors reportedly were not open to releasing Santos, according to journalist Zé Pereira.
With Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody injured, Santos could immediately reclaim a rotation spot for 2026-27.

Summary

Stotts Leads USA

Terry Stotts, former Warriors assistant, was named head coach of Team USA for the 2026 FIBA qualifiers.
USA Basketball released a 23-player roster emphasizing EuroLeague and overseas talent.
Anadolu Efes guard Mike James, with two qualifier caps, made the roster.
Forward Jaron Blossomgame, former AS Monaco teammate, earned a spot and could debut for the senior team.
USA sits second in Group E with a 5–1 record, two games above elimination.

History

Historical Context

The 1992 Olympic Dream Team, the first U.S. squad with active NBA stars, won gold in Barcelona by an average 44-point margin, establishing NBA dominance internationally. Today, the Golden State Warriors block Brazilian forward Gui Santos from two FIBA qualifiers, while former assistant Terry Stotts heads a 23-player USA roster, showing the lasting link between NBA talent and Team USA.

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Warriors Block Santos

Warriors are keeping Brazilian forward Gui Santos out of two FIBA World Cup qualifiers.
Santos will miss the Dominican Republic game on August 27 and the Mexico game on August 31.
Warriors reportedly were not open to releasing Santos, according to journalist Zé Pereira.
With Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody injured, Santos could immediately reclaim a rotation spot for 2026-27.

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