Following the Golden State Warriors' playoff elimination, head coach Steve Kerr is uncertain about his future with the team, hinting that he may step down after their season ended with a 111-96 loss to the Phoenix Suns. The Suns secured the final Western Conference playoff spot and will face the Oklahoma City Thunder. Warriors legends Stephen Curry and Draymond Green expressed their desire for Kerr to return, but his future has been subject to speculation due to his current contract expiring. Kerr, who has led the Warriors to four NBA championships, stated that he will meet with team owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy to discuss the team's plan for the offseason and his potential role in it.
The 60-year-old coach emphasized his love for coaching but acknowledged that all coaching jobs have an expiration date, and it may be time for new leadership. Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic secured the 8th seed in the playoffs with a 121-90 win over the Charlotte Hornets, and the 2026 NBA playoffs are set to begin on Sky Sports, with four live games scheduled for the first day.