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Warriors Await Kerr Decision Amid Pay Cut, Roster Shakeup

4/29/2026

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Kerr Decision

Steve Kerr will decide in two weeks whether to coach the Warriors in 2026-27.
Joe Lacob, Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, who want Kerr back, note that Green may decline his $27.7 million option.
Brian Windhorst reported the Warriors paid Kerr the highest salary, may request a pay cut after missing the playoffs, and could add picks to Moses Moody and Jimmy Butler and let Kristaps Porzingis walk if he departs.

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Kerr Holds Grudge

Coach Steve Kerr said he will never forgive Draymond Green for a December 2025 profanity outburst at him.
Kerr called Green best defender he has seen, comparing him to Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman, and said his nine All-Defensive selections could earn a tenth honor.
Green said he hopes Kerr stays as coach but doubts it after the play-in loss to Phoenix, and noted Kerr believes Green lacks patience and emotional control coaching.

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Brown Candidate

Mike Brown, Knicks first-year head coach, is the candidate to replace Warriors head coach Steve Kerr.
Brown, a Golden State assistant (2016-2022) led Knicks to a 53-29 record and saw them tie series with Atlanta after falling behind 2-1.
Owner James Dolan warned the “noise” around Brown won’t die down unless the team reaches NBA Finals, noting officials deem his ties to Warriors star Stephen Curry and Draymond Green crucial.

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Kerr Revisits Remarks

Steve Kerr, coach, regrets calling U.S. President Donald Trump a “buffoon” after the 2016 election and now prefers policy critique.
Kerr called his 2019 answer to NBA controversy over Hong Kong tweet “weak,” saying he will keep speaking out and refine approach to protect league and team.
Kerr, coaching since 2014 to four titles and six Finals, is taking time before deciding his future, having made no official statement.

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Kerr Decision

Steve Kerr will decide in two weeks whether to coach the Warriors in 2026-27.
Joe Lacob, Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, who want Kerr back, note that Green may decline his $27.7 million option.
Brian Windhorst reported the Warriors paid Kerr the highest salary, may request a pay cut after missing the playoffs, and could add picks to Moses Moody and Jimmy Butler and let Kristaps Porzingis walk if he departs.

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