Steve Kerr Articles - Page 59

D’Angelo Russell seemed comfortable with the Golden State Warriors’ system right from the get-go, and Steve Kerr thinks it’s all thanks to Luke Walton. Per Mark Medina of USA Today, Kerr shared that he and Walton run similar practice drills and offensive plays. As such, it made Russell feel at ease on his first day […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is confident D’Angelo Russell will be able to play with and without the ball this season. Russell will start alongside two-time MVP Stephen Curry in the Warriors’ backcourt. Kerr thinks Russell will have no issues playing off the ball: pic.twitter.com/SSgawt5OF7 — Connor Letourneau (@Con_Chron) October 1, 2019 The […]

Two respected veterans like Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are aiming for the stars ahead of this 2019-20 season, still with the lofty expectations of reaching the NBA Finals for a sixth straight season. Head coach Steve Kerr and newcomer D’Angelo Russell took a much more measured approach to the Golden State Warriors’ upcoming season, […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is hoping to quickly acclimate the team’s new acquisition D’Angelo Russell into their style of offense. In order to do so, however, he must first give him situations to thrive in and play to his strengths — something Kerr is already looking to incorporate into his sets. “We […]

The Golden State Warriors had been an offensive offensive juggernaut the last five years, but where they really hung their hat over the years was on the defensive end of the floor. However, this past season, the Warriors slipped defensively, ranking 16th in the NBA. And after a summer in which Golden State lost numerous […]

New Golden State Warriors center Willie Cauley-Stein will miss the entirety of training camp after suffering a left foot strain during a recent workout, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. This development will give Kevon Looney, who the Warriors signed to a three-year, $15 million deal in the summer, the starting job from the […]

The Golden State Warriors are now preparing for the most open season in recent memory. They’re no longer the favorites to win the NBA title after losing a number of key personnel this offseason. Moreover, there are a good five teams in the Western Conference who can possibly win it all. However, Steve Kerr doesn’t […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was by no means surprised to see Kevin Durant walking out that door in free agency. The 53-year-old told Howard Beck of Bleacher Report as much during their conversation on The Full 48 podcast. Via Michael Lee of The Athletic: Beck: “On a scale of 1 to 10, […]

Head coach Steve Kerr lived and breathed the melodrama surrounding Kevin Durant in his last year with the Golden State Warriors. In light of all the speculation that surrounded his eventual exit, many thought the heated exchange with Draymond Green was an incident that would re-surface if Durant was to leave. Kerr thought very differently […]

The Golden State Warriors made a big-for-big trade earlier this summer, giving up Damian Jones for a younger Omari Spellman, despite the risks of his weight becoming an obstacle for his contributions. Head coach Steve Kerr is optimistic about his potential role in the team, but argues Spellman must be disciplined with his eating regimen […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr had an eye-opening experience during his first time coaching international basketball as Gregg Popovich’s right-hand man during Team USA’s FIBA World Cup stint. The Americans placed seventh in the recent competition, the worst finish by a United States team since NBA players were allowed to participate. Kerr insists […]

The 2019-20 NBA season will be a test of fortitude for the Golden State Warriors — not only for the players that now take part on this roster, but also the front office, which was tasked with retooling the team after the departure of Kevin Durant. The injury to Klay Thompson and a big-time move […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has “no update” on shooting guard Klay Thompson, who is recovering from a torn left ACL. In fact, Kerr says he doesn’t even talk to Thompson in the summertime. “No update. I never talk to Klay in the summertime,” Kerr said with a laugh, via Anthony Slater of […]

Former Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant told the Wall Street Journal the motion offense head coach Steve Kerr runs in Golden State “only works to a certain point.” Kerr, surprisingly, wasn’t offended by Durant’s comments at all. “I wasn’t at all offended what Kevin said because it’s basically the truth,” Kerr told Anthony Slater […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says the 2019 training camp which starts next week in San Francisco will be the “most important” camp he’s had since his first one with the Dubs back in 2014. The Warriors have a new-look roster this upcoming season. Gone are Kevin Durant, Andre Iguodala and Shaun Livingston. […]

According to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, Kevin Durant was not feeling Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr at all during his three-year tenure with Golden State. Smith reported in July that Durant wasn’t fond of Kerr despite winning two titles with the Dubs. On ESPN’s First Take on Wednesday, Smith reported that Durant would […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr wants nothing but the best for his former player Shaun Livingston, who recently announced his retirement from the NBA. On Twitter, Kerr thanked Livingston for playing for him in the past five years. The Dubs coach then went on to call the veteran guard “an amazing combination of […]

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura played extremely well for Japan at the 2019 FIBA World Cup, and Steve Kerr has taken notice. Japan entered this year’s FIBA tournament with a No. 48 world ranking, which was among the lowest in the competition. Despite that fact, Hachimura’s exciting level of play brought a spotlight to the […]

Team USA head coach Gregg Popovich has been at the very center of the national team’s most recent foray into international competition, taking most of the credit — and lately, the blame — for his team’s performances in the FIBA World Cup in China. However, what might not be common knowledge for some is the […]

The Golden State Warriors will usher in a new era next season as they look to move on from their key losses in the offseason. With a new arena and a new-look roster, head coach Steve Kerr sees a fresh start for the Dubs. In a recent interview with The Athletic’s Joe Vardon, Kerr said […]

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 […]