Overview
- Steve Kerr met owner Joe Lacob and GM Mike Dunleavy for roughly two hours Monday, and the sides plan to reconvene next week to continue talks.
- Kerr is out of contract and described as torn about coaching on, taking a preplanned golf trip as he weighs his choice after saying, “I still love coaching, but I get it.”
- Team and league sources say no coaching search has started, with discussions focusing on modernizing the offense, potential staff changes, and firmer accountability for stars such as Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.
- The 37-45 season and a play-in loss to the Suns set the backdrop, with the May 10 draft lottery—where Golden State has a 9.4% chance to land a top-four pick—positioned to influence roster direction and Kerr’s fit.
- Local reporting has shifted from expecting a departure to a possible return, with NBC Sports Bay Area’s Monte Poole now pegging the odds near 50-50, while emphasizing the choice hinges on basketball alignment rather than money.