Overview

• Golden State elevated Nick Kerr to assistant coach and announced a slate of player-development, analytics, and operations promotions ahead of media day.
• Restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga remains unsigned, with the team standing by reported offers of three years at about $75 million or two years at about $45 million, each including a team option.
• Jake Fischer reported the Warriors declined a Kings sign-and-trade that would have returned Malik Monk, citing concern over his 2027–28 player option and a desire to keep the 2027 offseason clear.
• EssentiallySports, citing The Stein Line, reported there have been no talks to move Kuminga’s Oct. 1 qualifying-offer deadline, leaving several potential signings on hold and the roster at nine players entering Sept. 29 media day.
• Nick Kerr compiled a 59–44 record in two seasons coaching Santa Cruz, and Steve Kerr has said he relies on younger assistants to drive player development.