Steve Kerr Articles - Page 59

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is already preparing for a hefty change in his roster, one that kept only a handful of players returning from a grueling 2018-19 season. Among them is the absence of Klay Thompson, who is expected to miss several months recovering from a torn ACL, which he suffered in […]

15-year-old tennis sensation Coco Gauff has taken the sporting world by storm of late. Her performances in the U.S. Open has been quite eye-opening, leaving more than a few people so very impressed with the teenage prodigy. One such fan is Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr. The Dubs shot-caller took to Twitter to […]

It is safe to say that Harrison Barnes has been the subject of numerous criticisms throughout his career. Although the former North Carolina standout flashed his potential as an athletic wing scorer and defender with the Golden State Warriors, many executives believed that the Dallas Mavericks were overpaying for Barnes when they reached a four-year, […]

After closing out the year with the Golden State Warriors last season, it appears that veteran big man Andrew Bogut might have another similar stint with the Dubs this coming campaign. According to Warriors head coach Steve Kerr himself, he is very much open to bringing in the 34-year-old as added reinforcement at the tail […]

The Golden State Warriors core, one the organization had tried to keep together for several years, fell apart after the departure of Kevin Durant brought plenty of contractual carnage as the team maneuvered to keep the ship afloat. One of the casualties of such roster teardown was veteran Shaun Livingston, who played a major part […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr hopes Shaun Livingston will be involved with the organization after his playing career is over. Livingston currently is an unrestricted free agent. He spent the previous five seasons with the Warriors, winning three titles along the way, and Kerr wants him back in the future: “He’s somebody I’m […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says what DeMarcus Cousins has been through injury-wise is “unheard of.” Cousins suffered an Achilles tear during the 2017-18 season and tore his ACL this summer during a pick-up game in Las Vegas. “Injuries are part of the game but when you are talking about a player who […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says he’s “devastated” for Los Angeles Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins, who suffered a torn ACL and will miss the entire 2019-20 season. Cousins played for Kerr and the Warriors last season. Warriors’ Steve Kerr on DeMarcus Cousins’ knee injury: “I’m devastated for DeMarcus. It’s been a couple of […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is hoping to make up for lost time with new star addition D’Angelo Russell. The 53-year-old has had his hands full since a Game 6 loss in the NBA Finals, getting only a few weeks of rest before embarking on a quest with Team USA as Gregg Popovich’s […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has enjoyed his time around Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox with Team USA. Fox was the standout player at Team USA training camp in Las Vegas last week and is a virtual lock to make the 12-man roster which will compete at the FIBA World Cup in […]

USA Basketball isn’t exactly sending its strongest side to the FIBA World Cup. LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, and Steph Curry, arguably the three best players in the world, never seriously considered participating with the national team this summer. Prior stalwarts like Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson were kept from competition by injury, but there was […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr believes the sky is the limit for Boston Celtics forwards Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. Kerr is getting an up-close view of Tatum and Brown, as he’s part of the Team USA coaching staff. The Warriors coach says the two Celtics youngsters are already “great players” who are […]

Golden State Warriors guard D’Angelo Russell is excited to play for head coach Steve Kerr. Russell, who will start in the Warriors’ backcourt alongside Stephen Curry while Klay Thompson recovers from an ACL injury, says Kerr “brings out the best in his players.” “I’ve had small conversations with him, but nothing too major so far,” […]

D’Angelo Russell will have the chance to learn from one of the most innovative minds in basketball, now bound to play alongside a two-time MVP in Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors. The newcomer is hoping to approach this new venture of his NBA career with open arms and an even more open mind, […]

Steve Kerr is far better suited than most NBA coaches to guide a team in pursuit of multiple championships. He spent five seasons of his 15-year career with the Chicago Bulls, winning three consecutive championships in the late 1990s. He won two more rings with the San Antonio Spurs, too, even becoming one of the […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr will have to get used to a far different roster than what he has been accustomed to over the past few seasons. With Kevin Durant now on the Brooklyn Nets and Klay Thompson out for much of the upcoming season with a torn ACL, the Warriors will rely […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has been outspoken with his opinions on gun violence in the United States. Following the recent shootings in Dayton, Ohio and El Paso, Texas, Kerr reiterated his stance — this time with a firm message. As part of an interview with Bay Area News Group, Kerr called out […]

Despite the fact that the last season could not have ended in a more terrible fashion for the Golden State Warriors, there is definitely still a lot to look forward to in the coming year. For one, head coach Steve Kerr is already envisioning his new lineup of death, which will include the trio of […]

The USA men’s national basketball team will be heading to China this August to compete in the FIBA World Cup. However, Gregg Popovich, Steve Kerr and Co. are not going to go there just to try to win the title. In an interview with ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, Popovich said it is important for the people […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr admits they will ‘desperately’ need D’Angelo Russell in the upcoming NBA season. The Warriors will enter the 2019-20 season as a playoff team but not a title contender. After all, they lost Kevin Durant to the Brooklyn Nets this offseason, while All-Star sharpshooter Klay Thompson is expected to […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr had some hilarious lines when asked about the San Antonio Spurs’ hiring of Tim Duncan. Kerr claimed that Duncan would be unfireable due to his resume in San Antonio, but he joked the future Hall of Famer probably wouldn’t do much other than chill on the bench. USA […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says he’s “excited” to have Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green locked up for the long-haul. The Warriors signed Thompson to a five-year max contract earlier this summer and agreed to a four-year, $100 million extension with Green a couple of days ago. Curry is under contract […]

Blake Griffin is among the NBA players who vehemently disagrees with Steve Kerr’s perception of the Anthony Davis saga and how he chose to go about his trade to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Detroit Pistons forward was infamously traded by the LA Clippers only six months after they sold him on the thought of […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr made headlines recently be denouncing the way Anthony Davis went about his business in hopes to get dealt to the Los Angeles Lakers. His comments were cause for controversy, despite his longstanding record of supporting player movement, though he recently clarified that he would’ve preferred Davis go about his […]

Steve Kerr looked to get away from the most taxing of his five NBA seasons as a head coach of the Golden State Warriors, looking to decompress at a Hawaii beach. The NBA season, filled with the uncertainty of Kevin Durant’s free agency, along with the ebb and flow that ultimate climaxed with KD and […]

Steve Kerr recently found himself in an unfamiliar position after criticizing the nature of Anthony Davis’ move from the New Orleans Pelicans to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Golden State Warriors’ coach has been almost exclusively lauded by his NBA peers for his pro-player stance on labor issues, progressive political views, and widespread reputation as […]

The Golden State Warriors will have an extremely different look next season. After Kevin Durant departed the team and Andre Iguodala was traded, the Dubs have focused on acquiring younger players instead of experienced veterans in their quest to remain competitive. Warriors general manager Bob Myers knows that the team is in a new territory, […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr received some mixed reactions following his decision to criticize new Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis for the superstar’s unwillingness to see out his contract with the New Orleans Pelicans. Jared Dudley, himself a newcomer to the Lakers, came to the defense of his teammate, saying Davis had […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr intends to utilize newly acquired center Willie Cauley-Stein in the same way he did with JaVale McGee. Speaking with Monte Poole of The Warriors Insider Podcast, Kerr shared what role he intends to give the seven-footer whom they acquired earlier this month. “He’s really mobile. He gives us […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr acknowledged on Wednesday that losing forward/center Kevon Looney in free agency would’ve been a serious blow to the team. During an appearance on The Warriors Insider Podcast, Kerr was complimentary of the four-year veteran and even referred to him as one of the team’s best players. “That was […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has big plans for big man Kevon Looney. Next season, Dubs fans may see Looney play more minutes and knockdown corner 3-pointers. Speaking on The Warriors Insider Podcast, Kerr revealed he and Looney talked about expanding his game and making him play more minutes. Kerr also noted that […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr added to the ‘NBA’s best team’ debate on Friday when he claimed that the 2016-17 Dubs could contend for the said honor. During an appearance on The Warriors Insider Podcast, Kerr said that their 2017 team could undoubtedly go with the best in NBA history. “That team, to […]

For Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, his team became ‘historic’ after Kevin Durant joined them in 2016. Speaking on the The Warriors Insider Podcast, Kerr reflected on Durant’s stint with the Warriors and his overall effect on the team. “Kevin took us to a different level. We were a championship team before he […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr expressed his sadness about having to release forward Andre Iguodala this offseason, but he acknowledged that it was a good move for the Dubs to acquire D’Angelo Russell. Kerr admits that letting go of Iguodala to make room for Russell “makes perfect sense” for the team, though he […]

Former Cleveland Cavalier center Kendrick Perkins ignited a firestorm on Twitter Wednesday when he sent shots at Steve Kerr’s way for his comments on the Anthony Davis trade drama. Perkins bashed Kerr for speaking on another franchise and claimed most of the credit for building the Golden State franchise should go to Mark Jackson, not […]

Former Cleveland Cavalier and current NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins had some harsh words for Warriors coach Steve Kerr on Wednesday. Perkins did not take kindly to Kerr’s comments on the Anthony Davis trade drama last season, and called him out via Twitter: Steve Kerr got his got damn nerves to talk about anything that’s going […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr had some strong comments regarding the Anthony Davis saga and how he made his way to the Los Angeles Lakers, calling it “bad for the league.” Yet Kerr, a former player in his own right, has always favored players who hopes to take the reins on their own […]

The Golden State Warriors managed to salvage something in the wake of Kevin Durant’s departure, but the acquisition of D’Angelo Russell didn’t come without its share of carnage after the sign-and-trade. The Warriors were forced to part ways with veteran forward Andre Iguodala, a leader that paved the way for what the team has been […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is not a big fan of the Anthony Davis saga that developed for the better part of last season, as he finally made his way to the Los Angeles Lakers. Kerr noticed how the NBA has now changed from first having to deal with soon-to-be free agents the […]