Steve Kerr Outlines Plan for Warriors Coaching Future

Kerr says he'll take time to discuss his contract with team leadership before deciding on return.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 7:21am by

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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr shared his plan for the coming weeks as he and the team's ownership decide whether he will return as the team's coach next season. Kerr's contract has expired, and he said he will take a week or two to reconnect with team owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy before they come to a collaborative decision on his future.

Why it matters

Steve Kerr has been the Warriors' head coach since 2014, leading the team to four NBA championships. His potential departure would mark the end of an era for the franchise and could significantly impact the team's future direction and ability to compete at the highest level.

The details

In his postgame comments following the Warriors' season-ending loss to the Phoenix Suns, Kerr said he still loves coaching but acknowledged that 'these jobs all have an expiration date.' He stated that he is not interested in coaching another NBA team, making it clear his future is tied to the Warriors organization. Kerr said the decision on his return will be a collaborative one between himself and team leadership.

  • The Warriors' season ended on April 18, 2026 with a loss to the Suns.
  • Kerr said he plans to take a week or two before sitting down with Lacob and Dunleavy to discuss his future.

The players

Steve Kerr

The head coach of the Golden State Warriors since 2014, leading the team to four NBA championships.

Joe Lacob

The owner of the Golden State Warriors.

Mike Dunleavy

The general manager of the Golden State Warriors.

Steph Curry

The star point guard of the Golden State Warriors.

Draymond Green

The veteran forward of the Golden State Warriors.

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What they’re saying

“My plan is to take a little time, I don't know. Take a week or two and eventually sit down and talk with [owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy]. We've always had a great partnership and collaboration and just see where they are and I'll tell them where I am, and we'll talk about what's next for the Warriors, what the plan is this offseason. And we will come to a collaborative decision on what's next.”

— Steve Kerr, Head Coach, Golden State Warriors

“I don't know what's going to happen. I still love coaching, but I get it. These jobs all have an expiration date. There's a run that happens. When the run ends, it's sometimes it's time for new blood and new ideas and all that. If that's the case, then I will be just nothing but grateful for the most amazing opportunity any person could have to coach this franchise, in front of our fans in the Bay and to coach Steph Curry and coach [Draymond Green] and the whole group.”

— Steve Kerr, Head Coach, Golden State Warriors

“That's part of the equation, right? I mean, I don't want to walk away from Steph. I'm definitely not going and coaching somewhere else next year in the NBA. I would never walk away from Steph, but all the stuff has to be aligned and right. So, those are all discussions that we'll have.”

— Steve Kerr, Head Coach, Golden State Warriors

What’s next

In the coming weeks, Steve Kerr will sit down with Warriors owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy to discuss his future with the team. The three will come to a collaborative decision on whether Kerr will return as head coach for the 2026-27 season.

The takeaway

Steve Kerr's future as the Warriors' head coach remains uncertain, but he has made it clear that his decision will be based on what is best for the organization and his relationship with star players like Steph Curry. The Warriors' ownership group will play a key role in determining if Kerr's successful tenure continues or if it's time for a new direction.