Golden State Warriors fans are holding their breath to see what Steve Kerr will do beyond the 2025-26 season. A hint has just dropped regarding his future, and if it proves correct, the Warriors will be in the market for a new head coach.
Steve Kerr Might Return to Broadcasting
Despite finishing the season 10th in the Western Conference (37-45), the Warriors had a sliver of a chance to make the playoffs via the play-in tournament. In their first postseason game against the ninth-place Los Angeles Clippers (42-40), they pulled off an upset.
Rallying behind Stephen Curry’s 35-point performance, Kerr’s squad overcame a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit to secure a 126-121 victory. However, that turned out to be Curry and Co.’s last win of the 2025-26 campaign.
The Warriors could not find that same spark against the eighth-placed Phoenix Suns (45-37) in the battle for the eighth seed, losing 111-96. After the game, Kerr shared an emotional moment with Curry and Draymond Green that caught the attention of fans and media alike.
The trio huddled together as the contest was winding down, and after a short speech from Kerr, they shared a hug. It might seem like a simple interaction, but it also felt symbolic, or at least indicative, of a possible end of an era.
Later, Kerr acknowledged that there was still a lot of uncertainty regarding his future. He also said that he would take his time deciding on his next move and would first have to speak with Golden State’s front office.
With the Warriors done for the year, Kerr’s contract has also expired. There’s still plenty of speculation about what he’ll do next, but some indication of what that could be has come to light.
According to a Wednesday report from Front Office Sports’ Ryan Glasspiegel, sources indicate that Kerr might make a career shift and focus on broadcasting. The article noted that Kerr has met with media agents, though the specifics, such as which agents and what type of job it could be, have yet to be revealed.
Of course, this is not a concrete confirmation that Kerr is done with coaching. He has not officially announced if he’s leaving his coach’s clipboard behind in favor of getting behind the microphone. Currently, it could be viewed as the veteran coach simply exploring his options should he decide to move on.
If Kerr returns to being a broadcaster, it’ll be his third stint in that particular field. The first time he did it was back in 2003 with TNT, where he worked alongside Marv Albert as a commentator. He was part of that crew for several years before transitioning to a front office role as the Phoenix Suns’ general manager in 2007.
He remained in that executive role until 2010, after which he returned to his broadcasting career with TNT. He held that position until 2014, when he was hired as the Warriors’ head coach by then-general manager Bob Myers.
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If Kerr returns to broadcasting, he will offer unique insights into the game thanks to his vast experience. Aside from winning four titles as a head coach over the past 12 years, he has also played for some historic franchises.
The 60-year-old was part of five championship-winning teams — three with the Chicago Bulls and two with the San Antonio Spurs — between 1996 and 2003, giving him one of the most illustrious résumés in NBA history.
