Steve Kerr Unsure About Warriors Future After Playoff Exit

Longtime Golden State coach acknowledges 'these jobs all have an expiration date' as team faces uncertain offseason.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 5:56am by

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented basketball court and players, with sharp planes of color representing the shifting dynamics of the Warriors' roster and coaching staff.As the Warriors' championship dynasty fades, the future of head coach Steve Kerr and the team's core players remains uncertain.San Francisco Today

After the Golden State Warriors were eliminated from the NBA playoffs, head coach Steve Kerr told reporters he is unsure if he will return to the team next season. Kerr, who has led the Warriors to four championships in his 12 seasons, said he will take time to consult with team management about the franchise's future plans before making a decision on his own coaching future.

Why it matters

Kerr's potential departure would mark the end of an era for the Warriors, who have been one of the NBA's premier franchises during his tenure. With Steph Curry and Draymond Green potentially facing uncertain futures as well, Golden State is at a crossroads as it tries to extend its championship window.

The details

Kerr's current contract with the Warriors just expired after Friday's season-ending loss to the Phoenix Suns. He said he will meet with team owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy in the coming weeks to discuss the team's plans for the offseason and his own future. Kerr acknowledged that 'these jobs all have an expiration date' and that 'when the run ends, sometimes it's time for new blood and new ideas.'

  • Kerr's two-year, $35 million contract extension expired after the Warriors' playoff loss on Friday, April 18, 2026.
  • Kerr said he plans to take 'a week or two' before meeting with team management 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.

Steph Curry

The star point guard for the Golden State Warriors, who has been with the team for Kerr's entire 12-year tenure as head coach.

Draymond Green

The veteran power forward for the Golden State Warriors, who has also been with the team for Kerr's entire 12-year tenure as head coach.

Joe Lacob

The owner of the Golden State Warriors.

Mike Dunleavy

The general manager 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. Eventually, sit down 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 is a run that happens and when the run ends, sometimes it's time for new blood and new ideas and all that.”

— Steve Kerr, Head Coach, Golden State Warriors

“I hope I've done enough to still be here.”

— Draymond Green, Power Forward, Golden State Warriors

What’s next

Kerr said he will meet with Warriors owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy in the coming weeks to discuss the team's plans for the offseason and his own future as head coach.

The takeaway

Kerr's uncertain future with the Warriors comes at a pivotal time for the franchise, as it faces the potential departures of key players like Steph Curry and Draymond Green. The end of the Warriors' championship dynasty appears to be on the horizon, and Kerr's decision on whether to return as head coach will be a critical factor in determining the team's path forward.