Golden State Warriors Coach Steve Kerr Weighs Future After Playoff Exit

Following the Golden State Warriors' season-ending loss to the Phoenix Suns, Coach Steve Kerr expressed uncertainty about his future with the team. The four-time NBA champion coach hinted that he might be considering departing his role after the Warriors missed the playoffs. Kerr's current contract has expired, fueling speculation about his future. The Warriors' playoff hopes were dashed with a 111-96 loss to the Suns, who secured the final Western Conference playoff spot and will face the Oklahoma City Thunder. Stephen Curry, who scored 17 points in the loss, and Draymond Green both expressed their desire for Kerr to remain with the team. However, Kerr stated that he will meet with Warriors owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy to discuss the team's future and his own role in it. Kerr, who has led the Warriors to multiple NBA championships, emphasized that he still loves coaching but acknowledges that all coaching jobs have an expiration date. The 60-year-old coach has been with the Warriors for 12 seasons, compiling a 604-353 record and leading the team to the NBA Finals in six of those years. In other NBA news, the Orlando Magic secured the eighth seed in the playoffs with a 121-90 win over the Charlotte Hornets, led by Paolo Banchero's 25 points. The 2026 NBA playoffs will begin on April 19, with four live games on Sky Sports Action.