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Report Points to Steve Kerr Returning for One Final Warriors Season in 2026–27

A one-year return would likely push an aggressive offseason focused on short-term help.

Overview

  • Tim Kawakami of The San Francisco Standard reported that the most feasible outcome is Kerr coaching a one-season 'last dance' in 2026–27.
  • Kawakami also wrote that Kerr has not made a final decision and is still weighing his options.
  • Kerr is in the final year of his current deal, so any return would require a new contract with Golden State.
  • The Warriors are 36–40 and locked into the play-in after Stephen Curry missed significant time with a knee issue.
  • Coverage notes possible pursuit of veteran upgrades if Kerr returns, with speculation about aligning his exit with Curry's still unconfirmed.