Trending Now - Steve Kerr Secures Two-year Extension With Warriors Amid Rumors

WHO:

NBC Sports - Steve Kerr has been the head coach of the Golden State Warriors since the 2014-15 NBA season.

NBC Sports - Shams Charania, Ramona Shelburne, and Anthony Slater of ESPN broke the story of Kerr's contract extension.

NBC Sports - Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area confirmed the contract extension.

NY Post - Steve Kerr is the head coach of the Golden State Warriors.

Yahoo Sports - Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are key players for the Warriors.

WHAT:

NBC Sports - Kerr's new contract is expected to keep his annual salary in the range of approximately $17.5 million, consistent with his previous deal.

RealGM Basketball - The Warriors can agree to an extension with Curry as early as August 29.

RealGM Basketball - Draymond Green has a $27.7 million player option for next season and must decide by June 29 whether to pick his option or become an unrestricted free agent.

NBC Sports - The Warriors have missed the playoffs entirely in the four years since their last NBA title, including the current season where they won just 37 games and were the No. 10 seed.

Yahoo Sports - Kerr's new contract is expected to keep him as the highest-paid coach in the NBA, with a salary likely remaining in the range of his previous $17.5 million per year.

NBC Sports - The Warriors went 73-9 during the 2015-16 season, breaking the all-time wins record set by the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls.

NBC Sports - Kerr's new contract may involve a slight reduction from his previous salary of $17.5 million.

NBC Sports - Kerr's overall coaching record stands at 604-353 (.631) in the regular season and 152-104 (.684) in the playoffs.

Yahoo Sports - Kerr's new contract is expected to keep his annual salary in the range of approximately $17.5 million, consistent with his previous deal.

The San Francisco Standard - Kerr and the Warriors took three weeks to finalize the two-year deal after a period of uncertainty regarding his future with the team.

The San Francisco Standard - Kerr expressed during the season-ending loss that he was unsure about what would happen next, stating, "I don’t know what’s going to happen next, but I love you guys to death."

NY Post - Steve Kerr signed a two-year contract extension to remain as head coach of the Warriors.

Pro Football Network - The contract keeps Kerr as the highest-paid coach in the NBA.

Yahoo Sports - Kerr has led the Warriors to four NBA titles over his 12 seasons with the franchise.

Yahoo Sports - The Warriors went 37-45 and missed the playoffs for the second time in three years.

RealGM Basketball - Stephen Curry has one season left on his contract at $62.6 million for the 2026-27 season.

WHERE:

Yahoo Sports - The Golden State Warriors are based in the Bay Area.

WHEN:

Yahoo Sports - The 2026-27 season will mark Kerr's 13th season with the Warriors.

RealGM Basketball - The Warriors can agree to an extension with Curry as early as August 29.

WHY:

NBC Sports - The Warriors need to start remaking their roster, as the current team is described as old and unathletic, with Curry being 38 years old and having missed 39 games last season due to runner’s knee.

NBC Sports - The Warriors wanted to avoid another lame-duck year for Kerr, especially with Curry entering the final year of his contract.

The San Francisco Standard - The Warriors wanted Kerr to sign a multiyear extension rather than a farewell tour-type season, indicating their desire for continuity.

Yahoo Sports - Speculation arose about Kerr's future with the team after they missed the playoffs.

Yahoo Sports - The Warriors wanted Kerr to sign a multiyear extension rather than a farewell tour-type season.

HOW:

NBC Sports - The Warriors plan to begin their roster changes starting with the NBA Draft Lottery.

NBC Sports - Kerr and the Warriors management engaged in several meetings to discuss both short- and long-term plans for the franchise, which took three weeks to finalize the contract.

NBC Sports - Kerr and the Warriors management engaged in several meetings to discuss both short- and long-term plans for the franchise.

The San Francisco Standard - Kerr and the Warriors management engaged in discussions over several weeks to align their visions for the team's future before finalizing the contract.

Yahoo Sports - Kerr met with Warriors owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy to discuss his future.

(UPDATED May 10, 2026 21:09 UTC)

The Golden State Warriors are set to start remaking their roster, as the current team has been described as old and unathletic, particularly with Curry at 38 years old and having missed 39 games last season due to runner’s knee. Coach Steve Kerr is expected to sign a new contract that will keep his annual salary around $17.5 million, while the Warriors can agree to an extension with Curry as early as August 29. Additionally, Draymond Green faces a decision by June 29 on whether to exercise his $27.7 million player option for next season or become an unrestricted free agent.

(UPDATED May 10, 2026 19:16 UTC)

Draymond Green faces a crucial decision regarding his future, as he has a $27.7 million player option for next season that he must decide on by June 29. The Golden State Warriors, who have missed the playoffs for four consecutive years, finished this season with just 37 wins and a No. 10 seed, prompting the need for significant roster changes. With the team described as old and unathletic, the Warriors are set to kick off their roster overhaul at the upcoming NBA Draft Lottery.

(UPDATED May 10, 2026 13:17 UTC)

Steve Kerr has been the head coach of the Golden State Warriors since the 2014-15 NBA season, and he is set to sign a new contract that will keep him as the highest-paid coach in the league, likely earning around $17.5 million per year. The Warriors aimed to avoid another lame-duck year for Kerr, especially with star player Stephen Curry entering the final year of his contract, prompting several meetings between Kerr and management to discuss the franchise's future. After three weeks of discussions, they finalized the contract, ensuring Kerr's continued leadership as the team looks to build on their historic 73-9 record from the 2015-16 season.

(UPDATED May 10, 2026 11:13 UTC)

The Golden State Warriors have officially extended head coach Steve Kerr's contract, a move confirmed by Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area and reported by ESPN's Shams Charania, Ramona Shelburne, and Anthony Slater. While details suggest that Kerr's new deal may come with a slight reduction from his previous salary of $17.5 million, his impressive coaching record stands at 604 wins to 353 losses in the regular season and 152 wins to 104 losses in the playoffs. This decision comes as the Warriors aim to prevent another lame-duck year for Kerr, particularly with star player Stephen Curry entering the final year of his contract.

(UPDATED May 10, 2026 07:39 UTC)

In a significant development for the Golden State Warriors, head coach Steve Kerr has signed a two-year contract extension that will keep his annual salary around $17.5 million, consistent with his previous deal. After a period of uncertainty regarding his future with the team, Kerr and the Warriors took three weeks to finalize the agreement, emphasizing the organization's desire for continuity rather than a farewell tour. Kerr had previously expressed his uncertainty about what would happen next, stating, "I don’t know what’s going to happen next, but I love you guys to death," during the season-ending loss.

(UPDATED May 10, 2026 04:13 UTC)

Steve Kerr has signed a two-year contract extension to remain the head coach of the Golden State Warriors, ensuring he stays the highest-paid coach in the NBA. Under his leadership, the Warriors have secured four NBA titles over his twelve seasons, although they faced a challenging year with a 37-45 record, missing the playoffs for the second time in three years. Looking ahead, the 2026-27 season will mark Kerr's thirteenth year with the team, and the Warriors can negotiate an extension with star player Stephen Curry as early as August 29.