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Warriors Weigh Steve Kerr's Return Amid 50-50 Odds

4/30/2026

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Steve Kerr Future

Warriors are deciding if coach Steve Kerr will return for 2026-27.
Steve Kerr delivered four titles and a 604-353 record, has contract ending this season.
Steve Kerr met Manager Mike Dunleavy and owner Joe Lacob, with sources saying his odds are about 50-50 after a 60-40 estimate.
Steve Kerr said he might drop three-point line, regretted not condemning China after Morey’s tweet, and said decision hinges on principles, not money.

Summary

Warriors Draft Lottery

NBA Draft Lottery is on May 10, with Golden State Warriors at No. 11, a 9.4% chance to rise into top four and a 77.6% chance to stay eleventh.
The outcome will shape roster moves, with talks on offensive tweaks for veterans and younger players and no external coaching search, leaving staff decisions to Steve Kerr.
Management is weighing a Curry-Green reload against a partial rebuild, using the pick as a catalyst.

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Warriors Play-In Loss

The Warriors ended their season with a Play-In loss to the Phoenix Suns.
Earlier, Golden State defeated the Los Angeles Clippers in a nostalgic Play-In game.
After the Suns defeat, coach Steve Kerr, guard Stephen Curry and forward Draymond Green embraced on the court.
Reporters said Kerr met owner Joe Lacob and GM Mike Dunleavy the next day, leaving his future uncertain.

History

Historical Context

After decades of mediocrity, the Warriors hired former player Steve Kerr in May 2014, revamping their pace and giving sharpshooter Stephen Curry freedom to shoot. Kerr’s first season produced a league-best 67-15 record, ending the franchise’s 40-year championship drought with a 2015 Finals win over LeBron James’s Cleveland Cavaliers. The title sparked a new era of sustained success.

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Steve Kerr Future

Warriors are deciding if coach Steve Kerr will return for 2026-27.
Steve Kerr delivered four titles and a 604-353 record, has contract ending this season.
Steve Kerr met Manager Mike Dunleavy and owner Joe Lacob, with sources saying his odds are about 50-50 after a 60-40 estimate.
Steve Kerr said he might drop three-point line, regretted not condemning China after Morey’s tweet, and said decision hinges on principles, not money.

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