Kerr's extended Warriors tenure anchored by championship legacy and veteran support
Kerr extends Warriors contract despite playoff miss, relying on championship pedigree.
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Steve Kerr Warriors Contract Extension
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr agreed to a two-year contract extension following a disappointing 37-45 season, maintaining his status as the NBA's highest-paid coach after discussions about offensive philosophy and roster direction.
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2026-08-18 to 2026-11-15 · UTC publication dates
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Steve Kerr compiled 604-353 record and won four championships with Warriors
Steve Kerr has served as Golden State Warriors head coach since 2014, accumulating a 604-353 regular season record. He has won four NBA championships with the team in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022, the most of any currently active NBA head coach.
Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody suffered season-ending knee injuries
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Golden State Warriors finished 37-45 in 2025-26 season and missed playoffs
The Golden State Warriors completed a disappointing 2025-26 regular season with a 37-45 record, finishing as the No. 10 seed in the Western Conference. The team lost in the play-in tournament to the Phoenix Suns 111-96 and failed to qualify for the NBA Playoffs.
Steve Kerr signs two-year contract extension with Golden State Warriors
Steve Kerr agreed to a new two-year contract with the Golden State Warriors, extending his tenure as head coach through the 2027-2028 season. The deal keeps him as the highest-paid coach in the NBA, maintaining his $17.5 million annual salary from the previous season. The agreement came after three weeks of extensive negotiations between Kerr and Warriors management.
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Golden State Warriors finish 37-45 season and miss playoffs
The Golden State Warriors completed a disappointing 37-45 regular season and were eliminated in the play-in tournament by the Phoenix Suns, finishing as the 10th seed in the Western Conference. The season was marked by injuries, including a significant knee injury to Stephen Curry that caused him to miss 39 games.
Steve Kerr considered departing Warriors after disappointing season
Following the Warriors' disappointing 37-45 season and elimination in the play-in tournament, Steve Kerr publicly acknowledged the possibility of stepping away from coaching, stating 'These jobs all have an expiration date.' The organization conducted preliminary discussions about potential replacement candidates, and there was significant uncertainty about whether Kerr would continue in his role.
Stephen Curry and Draymond Green express desire for Kerr to return
Following the Warriors' play-in elimination, Stephen Curry and Draymond Green both publicly stated they wanted Steve Kerr to continue as head coach. Curry said he wanted Kerr to be happy and excited about the job, while Green expressed gratitude for having Kerr as his coach for 12 years.
Steve Kerr agrees to two-year contract extension with Golden State Warriors
Steve Kerr agreed to a two-year contract to continue as head coach of the Golden State Warriors. The deal will keep Kerr as the highest-paid coach in the NBA annually, maintaining approximately his $17.5 million annual salary from the previous season. The agreement was reached after multiple meetings between Kerr, controlling owner Joe Lacob, and general manager Mike Dunleavy over a three-week period in which they discussed offensive philosophy, roster construction, and the long-term direction of the franchise.
Steve Kerr's tenure with Warriors spans four NBA championships in 11 seasons
Since being hired in May 2014, Steve Kerr has led the Golden State Warriors to four NBA championships in six Finals appearances. Under Kerr's direction, the Warriors won titles in 2014-15, 2016-17, 2017-18, and 2021-22. Kerr became the fourth-fastest coach in NBA history to reach 600 regular season wins, accomplishing this milestone in 943 games. His overall record as Warriors coach stands at 604-353 in the regular season and 152-104 in the playoffs.
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