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Everyone knew entering this season with one of the oldest teams in the NBA, the margin for error for the Golden State Warriors’ championship aspirations would be thin. There was never a debate about the infrastructure of a contending team; even in the twilight of their careers, Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green remain […]

With Jimmy Butler looking to impact the 2025-26 Golden State Warriors, there is no denying that drama has always been around the player, especially regarding regards to exits from his former teams. As fans lock in their bold predictions for the Warriors this upcoming season, Butler speaks about the narratives around him ahead of the […]

SAN FRANCISCO– As one of the oldest teams in the NBA, the challenge for the Golden State Warriors this season will be maintaining their health over the course of 82 games. That means managing the minutes of their stars Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green, as well as strictly regimenting the games 39-year-old center […]

The NBA is often considered a player-driven league, but don’t get it twisted, coaching is of the utmost importance. The world of head coaching was more hectic last year than perhaps ever before. Numerous coaches were fired in the middle of or late in the season, including Taylor Jenkins and Michael Malone. Teams are clearly […]

Upon entering the final year of his contract, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr’s future has been discussed since he decided not to pursue an extension during the offseason. As Kerr gears up for his 12th season as the Warriors’ head coach, he says if he were to come back for another season, it’s […]

As the future of Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has been speculated about, there’s no denying the impact that he has had on the organization, leading the team to four championships. With Kerr feeling good about the current Warriors roster, star Stephen Curry speaks about the coaching future of Kerr. Kerr would say […]

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr finally sounds comfortable with the roster he has assembled for the 2025-26 season, after years of lineup tinkering. Kerr told radio hosts Mark Willard and Dan Dibley that he loves the roster. “I love the roster. And to be honest, over my 12 years, I’ve been incredibly blessed with […]

SAN FRANCISCO – The fastest way into Steve Kerr’s rotation is to play smart, play hard, and play good defense. That’s what Golden State Warriors second-round rookie Will Richard has done thus far in the preseason, as the shooting guard from Florida is inching himself closer and closer to some real playing time in the […]

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr’s future with the team has been a topic of discussion in NBA circles as he enters the final year of his contract, with no talks of an upcoming extension. Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. says that decision is entirely up to Kerr, as the veteran coach will take things […]

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr has coached against legends and guided Team USA through championship runs. Yet when he recalls facing Cooper Flagg during a scrimmage in Las Vegas last summer, his words reflect awe rather than routine analysis. “I just remember the force you felt,” Kerr told ESPN. “You immediately felt him. It […]

While Jonathan Kuminga’s ejection at the end of the first half versus the Portland Trailblazers stemmed from frustration, it’s one of those kinds of ejections that Steve Kerr does not mind. In the wake of the Golden State Warriors’ 118-111 preseason victory over the Blazers on the road, Kerr spoke about Kuminga’s ejection after he […]

While longtime Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has high expectations as the likely head coach of Team USA at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, he has the approval of Steve Kerr. After the Golden State Warriors’ practice on Friday afternoon, the former head coach of Team USA’s 2024 gold medal squad discussed how […]

Golden State Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. addressed head coach Steve Kerr’s future. Ahead of the upcoming season, Kerr discussed the 2025-26 Warriors’ starting lineup. It’ll be his first full season coaching Jimmy Butler and former Boston Celtics veteran Al Horford, who agreed to a two-year deal before training camp. However, how long will Steve […]

As Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has been on the Team USA staff under Steve Kerr, his time has come to lead the country to future success. While it has been expected for Spoelstra to take on a bigger role with Team USA, NBA insider Shams Charania has reported that the program is “expected […]

SAN FRANCISCO– While the Golden State Warriors’ bench mob put together a 51-point fourth quarter to take the preseason win over the Portland Trail Blazers, the late-game comeback overshadowed the fact that the main rotation did not impress in the first half. With the players expected to contribute meaningful minutes in full swing, the Warriors […]

SAN FRANCISCO – With messy contract negotiations out of the way, the next step for the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga is figuring out how to maximize his fit with the rest of the team on the court. In the Warriors’ 111-103 preseason win over the Los Angeles Lakers, Steve Kerr used their time […]

The Golden State Warriors are two weeks out from kicking off their 2025-26 season on the road against the Los Angeles Lakers. Head coach Steve Kerr is entering his 12th season as the head coach in the Bay Area, and the upcoming year is the final season left on his current contract. Recently, Kerr spoke […]

Even at 39 years old and entering his 19th NBA season, Al Horford remains a highly impactful and efficient player. This is especially true now that he is playing alongside experienced All-Stars like Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler on the Golden State Warriors, a team where his unique style of play fits in perfectly. Although […]

Jimmy Butler’s debut preseason with the Golden State Warriors might not happen right away, but there is no concern from the team regarding his recent ankle injury. The six-time All-Star tweaked his ankle during training camp and has since missed a pair of practices. Head coach Steve Kerr told reporters that Butler’s status remains uncertain […]

When the 2024-25 season came to a screeching halt for the Golden State Warriors, with Stephen Curry injuring his hamstring and the team losing in the Western Conference semifinals to the Minnesota Timberwolves, all eyes turned to what offseason negotiations with Jonathan Kuminga would look like. The future of the Warriors hung in the balance […]

SAN FRANCISCO– To put it kindly, the Golden State Warriors are not young, at least in NBA terms. The Warriors enter the 2025-26 season with the second-oldest average age in the league at around 27.53 years old, ahead of only the Los Angeles Clippers. And with four of their most crucial players in Stephen Curry, […]

SAN FRANCISCO– Like any top-heavy team, the success of the Golden State Warriors this season obviously hinges on the play of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler. But a good chunk of them and the Warriors’ effectiveness on the court this season also rests on the shoulders of stretch five center Al Horford, whose […]

SAN FRANCISCO– With the Jonathan Kuminga contract situation with the Golden State Warriors pretty much settled, there is another negotiation process flying under the radar– head coach Steve Kerr’s. The architect of the Dubs’ four championships enters the final year of his current contract with Golden State. But while urgency tends to dominate most negotiation […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr addressed the front office’s stalemate amid contract negotiations with veteran Jonathan Kuminga. Kuminga missed the Warriors’ media day on Tuesday as the clock ticks closer toward his October 1 deadline to either opt-in to the final year of his current deal, making him a free agent in 2026, […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr crossed sports worlds this week when he linked up with tennis star Carlos Alcaraz. The four-time NBA champion coach had nothing but praise for the 22-year-old phenom, fresh off his US Open triumph. The Chase Center page on X, formerly Twitter, posted the video of the interaction. “So […]

The stalemate amid contract negotiations continues between the Golden State Warriors’ front office and their forward Jonathan Kuminga ahead of the qualifying offer’s deadline on October 1. As Warriors head coach Steve Kerr prepares for the upcoming season, with or without Kuminga, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon is convinced the veteran coach’s relationship with the 2021 first-round […]

The Golden State Warriors are entering the 2025-26 season with a strange mix of stability and uncertainty. Stability, because the core of Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green remains intact; uncertainty, because the franchise has made zero moves in free agency while other Western Conference contenders reshaped their rosters. Coming off a 48-34 season […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr didn’t hold back when speaking about how detrimental having All-Star Stephen Curry as a player he’s coached over the past 11 NBA seasons. As Curry is gearing up for the 2025-26 campaign, Kerr explained how significant Stephen’s been to his coaching career. After winning five championships as a […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has been criticized plenty for his handling of Jonathan Kuminga, but Kendrick Perkins thinks Kerr has a problem with most young players in general. Kerr, the second-longest tenured coach in the NBA, has won four championships with the Warriors. All of the titles came with the same core […]

In a year where restricted free agents have struggled to find paydays, Jonathan Kuminga remains unsigned. He told reporters that he is not in a rush to sign a new deal with the Golden State Warriors. Jimmy Butler’s arrival at the trade deadline changed Warriors head coach Steve Kerr’s rotations, hurting Kuminga in the process. […]

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has spent much of the offseason at the center of swirling trade speculation. And now, NBA insider Jake Fischer has revealed that Kuminga and his camp were hopeful for a sign-and-trade scenario with the Chicago Bulls. That interest wasn’t one-sided. While the Sacramento Kings had shown the most external […]

The Golden State Warriors will part ways with Kevon Looney, taking on a new venture with the New Orleans Pelicans. This had head coach Steve Kerr reflect on his time interacting with the player. Looney averaged five points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game throughout 599 appearances across 10 seasons. He shot 57.5% from […]

The Golden State Warriors are amid a period of uncertainty with superstar Stephen Curry still recovering from a hamstring injury and the front office still looking for pieces to soup up the roster. While it’s quite feasible that Curry will return in full health for next season, it remains to be seen how the said […]

After the Cleveland Cavaliers signed Sam Merrill to a new contract, there seems to be some notions that the team won’t retain Ty Jerome this summer, leading to his departure. On top of the Cavs also trading for Lonzo Ball for Isaac Okoro, there’s more evidence that the Sixth Man of the Year finalist is […]

Prior to the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, the Houston Rockets swung a blockbuster trade with the Phoenix Suns for Kevin Durant. While Durant is undoubtedly looking to move forward after his failed stint with the Suns, he can’t seem to fully escape the past, particularly when it comes to his stint playing […]

Despite obvious friction over the past few years, Jonathan Kuminga and Steve Kerr might be working together on the Golden State Warriors for a while longer. Kuminga essentially made it known that he was unhappy with his role — or lack of a prominent one — on the Warriors during the 2023-24 season. And things […]

The Golden State Warriors’ pursuit of Kevin Durant at the trade deadline was ultimately rebuffed, and according to a new report, head coach Steve Kerr may have played a role in the failed reunion. Durant, who was traded to the Houston Rockets this past Sunday, reportedly declined a potential return to the Warriors due in […]

The Golden State Warriors are making headlines once again in the NBA landscape. In a pivotal coaching staff move, Golden State has promoted from within by giving Nick Kerr coaching duties at the NBA level. The return of Kerr’s son reflects the Dub’s long-term vision and trust in internal development. The Warriors moved quickly to […]

While appearing on the Up & Adams Show, Golden State Warriors shooting guard Brandin Podziemski was asked by host Kay Adams if Steve Kerr ever showed him old highlights, and whether he sees any similarities in their games. The question teed up a playful comparison, but Podziemski quickly shut it down with a laugh in […]