In today’s Dub Hub:
- NBC Sports Bay Area’s Monte Poole reports that Steve Kerr is not expected to return to the Warriors “barring renewed faith” in his role.
- Yahoo Sports’ Kevin O’Connor reports that the Warriors could consider Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden as a potential replacement for Steve Kerr.
- Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was unanimously named NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year.
It’s beginning to look like the Golden State Warriors are heading toward a major change on the sidelines next season.
According to NBC Sports Bay Area’s Monte Poole, Steve Kerr is not expected to return as head coach, barring a “renewed faith” in his role with the franchise.
The general belief among the Warriors – openly expressed by Draymond Green – and around the league since the weekend is that Kerr will be comfortably jobless after meeting with Lacob and Dunleavy. Most expect
a decision in a matter of days, not weeks.
Yet Kerr last week left open the possibility – very slight, according to sources – of returning. Multiple sources indicate his decision, however, will not be based on the dollar amount.
“They could offer Steve $25 million a year,” one league source said, “and I doubt that alone would make a difference.”
Two sources insist that any change of heart would require, among other factors, Kerr having renewed faith in his role as the franchise shifts toward the future.
With money not expected to be a factor, the situation appears to hinge on whether Kerr still wants to lead the franchise into its next phase — one that would eventually move beyond Stephen Curry as its centerpiece.
While Kerr has long been vocal about his love for coaching Curry and the Warriors, his contract is set to expire, and this past season served as a reminder that the Warriors’ dynasty is nearing its end. Injuries exposed the reality of an aging roster trying to hold onto contention in a league that continues to get younger, faster, and more skilled. There’s also the added layer of the organization reportedly wanting Kerr to tweak his system moving forward — including placing a greater emphasis on analytics, according to ESPN.
All of that makes it fair to question whether he is still willing to navigate what could be a challenging transition period.
So, with a meeting looming between Kerr, Warriors’ owner Joe Lacob, and general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr., this decision will define not just next season, but the next era of Warriors basketball.
For more on this and other news around the NBA, here is our latest news round-up for Tuesday, April 21st:
Warriors News:
The Warriors’ summer of uncertainty starts with Steve Kerr | ESPN
If Kerr returns, they will discuss staffing and what management believes is a need for philosophy tweaks, team sources said, focusing on diversifying the offensive attack and winning the analytically friendly possession battle more often. There has been a feeling internally that they were too reliant this season on 3-point variance.
Those aside, there’s also overarching organizational disappointment about the 13-15 start when the Warriors were healthy, the late-game inconsistencies, the incessant turnover problem and the fact that they won only 37 games in a season in which one-third of the league was tanking.
Is the ride over for Warriors? Golden State’s offseason looks like an off-ramp | Yahoo Sports
If Kerr walks, ESPN reported that the front office would consider external candidates, even exploring the college ranks. I’m told the Warriors love Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden. He’s known the Lacob family for years, and league sources say they’ve long admired his coaching talent ever since he was an assistant coach at the University of San Francisco. But Golden would be no guarantee to leave Florida for a Warriors franchise that is, frankly, a less appealing destination than it used to be. With aging stars and no youthful core to build around, the Warriors may no longer be in a position to get exactly what they want.
Warriors players reflect on disappointing 2025-26 NBA season, preview offseason | NBCS Bay Area
NBA News:
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama named 2025-26 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year
The biggest accomplishment may be this: Wemby got everybody to agree.
Golden State’s Stephen Curry was the unanimous MVP in 2016 and in the 10 seasons that have followed, there have been only two instances of a player collecting 100% of the first-place votes for an award.
Those were Wembanyama for Rookie of the Year in 2024, and now this.
Hawks complete 4th quarter comeback win vs. Knicks to tie series at 1-1
In case you missed it at Golden State of Mind:
Warriors reportedly extended Mike Dunleavy Jr. recently
The Warriors are waiting to learn what Steve Kerr’s future will be, but that’s where the leadership questions mostly end. According to a report from ESPN’s Anthony Slater and Ramona Shelburne, general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. signed an extension a few months ago, and is now under contract for multiple years. So in a summer of uncertainty, the Dubs know who is going to be calling the shots, and making the decisions.
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