Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is staying put, signing a new two-year contract that will keep him on the sideline through the 2027-28 season, the team announced Tuesday. While the move provides continuity at the most important position, it also signals the start of significant changes across the organization as the Warriors look to rebound from a frustrating, injury-plagued campaign.
Financial terms of Kerr’s extension were not disclosed, but the four-time NBA champion coach is expected to remain the highest-paid head coach in league history after previously earning $17.5 million per year on a two-year, $35 million deal.
Kerr’s decision to return anchors the franchise at a critical juncture, yet his supporting cast on the bench will undergo a major overhaul. Lead assistants Terry Stotts and Jerry Stackhouse are both departing, according to ESPN, leaving Kris Weems as the lone expected holdover on the staff. The Warriors are already moving to fill the vacancies, with former New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green emerging as the top candidate to join Kerr’s bench.
The 2025-26 season tested the organization’s resilience. Despite Kerr’s steady leadership, the Warriors navigated a rash of significant injuries, including season-ending setbacks for key contributors Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody. Superstar Stephen Curry also missed 27 games with a right knee injury. The team finished with a 37-45 record — 10th in the Western Conference — and fought hard in the play-in tournament before falling short of a postseason berth.
Even in a transitional year, Kerr continued to showcase the qualities that have defined his 12-year tenure in Golden State. He has guided the franchise to eight playoff appearances, six NBA Finals, and four championships, including the most recent title in 2022. His career record stands at 604-353 in the regular season and a stellar 104-48 in the playoffs.
By committing to Kerr, the Warriors are betting on his proven ability to steady the ship amid change. However, the departures of experienced assistants Stotts and Stackhouse create an opening for fresh perspectives on the coaching staff. With both roster and coaching personnel expected to look different next season, Golden State appears poised for a broader reset as it chases a return to championship contention.
Kerr’s long-term presence provides the stability necessary for that rebuild. As the Warriors move forward, the focus now shifts to how effectively the front office and new coaching additions can complement one of the modern era’s most successful head coaches — and whether the core, led by Curry, can recapture the magic that once defined the franchise.