Steve Kerr Unlikely To Remain With Warriors Barring Change Of Heart

Kerr firmly rejected contract extension talks last fall, signaling his intentions early. I'm very comfortable just going into this season with a year left, Kerr said last September. I'm so aligned with (general manager Mike Dunleavy) and (CEO Joe Lacob). There's no reason for discussion or concern. This is kind of a point in our relationship where it's like, let's just see how it is at the end of the year. A decision is expected within days rather than weeks. Sources say money will not be the determining factor in his choice. They could offer Steve 25 million a year, one league source said, and I doubt that alone would make a difference. Golden State constructed its roster around a single-season push. That plan unraveled through a devastating injury wave as Jimmy Butler missed 44 games following a torn ACL, Stephen Curry sat out 39, and Al Horford missed 37. Kerr deployed 43 different starting lineups in search of stability. Two sources indicate that any reversal would require Kerr feeling genuine confidence in his standing as the franchise transitions toward rebuilding. Kerr went on the record with ESPN saying that he was 50-50 on whether to return. Kerr arrived in Golden State in 2014 and built the NBA's most influential dynasty, introducing the celebrated Death Lineup and later winning four championships. The current Warriors roster, depleted and aging, bears little resemblance to those dominant squads.