Steve Kerr, the renowned coach of the Golden State Warriors, is contemplating his future with the team after their season ended with a loss to the Phoenix Suns in the play-in tournament. The Warriors' playoff hopes were dashed with a 111-96 defeat, marking the end of a disappointing campaign. Kerr, a four-time NBA champion coach, hinted that he may step down from his role, stating that 'it might still go on' or 'it may not.' The 60-year-old coach shared an emotional moment with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, the team's constants during their title runs, but refused to reveal what was said.
Curry and Green expressed their desire for Kerr to return, but his future remains uncertain. Kerr, who has been coaching on the final year of his contract, will meet with Warriors owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy to discuss the team's plan for the offseason and his own future.
The coach reflected on his 12-year tenure with the Warriors, acknowledging that 'these jobs all have an expiration date' and that 'sometimes it's time for new blood and new ideas.' Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic secured the 8th seed in the playoffs with a 121-90 win over the Charlotte Hornets, led by Paolo Banchero's 25 points. The 2026 NBA playoffs are set to begin on April 19, with four live games on Sky Sports Action.