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Steve Kerr Gets Two-Year Extension, Becomes NBA's Highest-Paid Coach

5/17/2026

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Steve Kerr signed a two-year extension on May 15, 2026, making him the NBA’s highest-paid coach after a $17.5 million salary last season.
Kerr said his political views never entered talks with Joe Lacob and GM Mike Dunleavy and credited his wife Margot’s warning for staying.
He acknowledged the 37-45 record, missed playoffs, promised tighter play, and said Stephen Curry and Draymond Green did not influence his hiring.

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Steve Kerr signed a two-year extension on May 15, 2026, making him the NBA’s highest-paid coach after a $17.5 million salary last season.
Kerr said his political views never entered talks with Joe Lacob and GM Mike Dunleavy and credited his wife Margot’s warning for staying.
He acknowledged the 37-45 record, missed playoffs, promised tighter play, and said Stephen Curry and Draymond Green did not influence his hiring.