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Kerr Faces Decision as Curry, Green Secure Extensions

4/28/2026

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Summary

**Kerr's Future**

Steve Kerr’s contract ends after the 2025-26 season; he will meet Joe Lacob and Mike Dunleavy to discuss his future.
Kerr, who won four championships in 12 years, said he does not want to abandon Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.
Curry, under a $62.6 million deal through 2026-27, can extend this summer and averaged 26.6 points in 43 games despite a runner’s knee.
Green holds a $27.7 million player option for 2026-27.

Summary

**Warriors Pursue Stars**

Warriors have been linked to pursuing Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Durant and LeBron James at recent trade deadlines.
Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody are projected to miss most of next season, shaping roster strategy.
The front office may trade first-round picks for a marquee player while weighing a low-cost return of Kristaps Porzingis.
Draymond Green said the Kerr era feels over, prompting staff to prepare for a coaching change.

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**Kerr's Locker-Room Clash**

Steve Kerr said a heated argument with Draymond Green on Dec 22 2025 forced a locker-room exit.
Kerr recalled three “knockdown, drag-outs” per year in his first five seasons to enforce standards.
Kerr said his choice is tangled because Stephen Curry and Draymond Green remain under contract for several more years.
Anthony Slater of ESPN noted Kerr has not issued a final decision, keeping his future open.

Summary

**Kerr Rejects Politics**

Steve Kerr told Charles Bethea he has no desire to enter politics and regrets calling President Donald Trump a “buffoon.”
The two-hour interview was conducted in Kerr’s Warriors arena office after the team’s playoff loss.
Kerr said basketball remains his world even though his contract expired at the season’s end.
A meeting with GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. and owner Joe Lacob is scheduled in the coming weeks.

History

Historical Context

After owner Joe Lacob bought the Warriors in 2010, Steve Kerr’s first-year coaching led to the 2015 NBA title, ending a 40-year championship drought. The team then set a 73-9 regular-season record (2015-16) and added Kevin Durant to win two more titles. With Kerr’s contract expiring in 2026-27, the franchise now weighs adding a star like Giannis Antetokounmpo to extend its dynasty.

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**Kerr's Future**

Steve Kerr’s contract ends after the 2025-26 season; he will meet Joe Lacob and Mike Dunleavy to discuss his future.
Kerr, who won four championships in 12 years, said he does not want to abandon Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.
Curry, under a $62.6 million deal through 2026-27, can extend this summer and averaged 26.6 points in 43 games despite a runner’s knee.
Green holds a $27.7 million player option for 2026-27.

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