Overview
- Terry Stotts and Jerry Stackhouse will not return next season, with ESPN reporting Thursday that both assistants are leaving on expiring contracts to pursue head-coaching jobs.
- Speaking to reporters Friday, Steve Kerr pledged to “tighten the ship,” citing sloppy play and a high turnover rate as areas he must fix after a disappointing year.
- Golden State has opened its search for lead assistants, with former Pelicans coach Willie Green discussed by league sources and Andre Iguodala mentioned only as an early, speculative idea.
- Kris Weems is expected to stay on staff, and midseason departure Chris DeMarco previously left to coach the WNBA’s New York Liberty, deepening the need to rebuild the front bench.
- After finishing 37-45 and missing the playoffs, Kerr and GM Mike Dunleavy pointed to adding younger legs and using the No. 11 draft pick or related moves to support Stephen Curry and reduce wear and injuries.