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Warriors GM Says Steve Kerr’s Future Will Be Decided on His Terms This Season

The coach enters his contract year with the team prioritizing his mental and physical readiness.

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 10: Head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors reacts against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter in Game Three of the Western Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Chase Center on May 10, 2025 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • General manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. acknowledged there is technical uncertainty as Steve Kerr begins the final season of his current deal.
  • Golden State will give Kerr the latitude to navigate the year before addressing an extension, with Dunleavy saying the team will proceed on Kerr’s terms.
  • Kerr has one year remaining on the two-year contract he signed in February 2024 and has said he is comfortable with that timeline.
  • Longer-range planning is shaped by player contracts reported through 2026-27, including Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler, with Draymond Green holding a 2026-27 player option.
  • Kerr has outlined plans to create more space for Jonathan Kuminga, expecting him to benefit from lineups that include new addition Al Horford.