PHOENIX—Head coach Steve Kerr said he will discuss his future with the Golden State Warriors after the team was eliminated from the NBA play-in tournament on Friday night following a loss to the Phoenix Suns.
Kerr said he planned to take time to reflect before meeting with Warriors management to determine next steps. He said he did not know whether he would continue in his role.
Kerr said the decision would involve discussions with team owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. He said those talks could take place within one to two weeks.
The Warriors finished the 2025–2026 season with a 37–45 record. The team qualified for the play-in tournament but failed to advance to the playoffs after losing to Phoenix. The result marked the fourth time in seven seasons that Golden State missed the postseason.
Kerr said the team dealt with injuries throughout the season. He said players continued to compete despite adversity and effort remained consistent through the final games.
Kerr has coached the Warriors for 12 seasons and has a record of 604–353. He led the team to four NBA championships and five consecutive NBA Finals appearances during his tenure.
He also coached the United States men’s basketball team to a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Kerr shared an on-court embrace with players Stephen Curry and Draymond Green following the game. He did not disclose details of what was said during the exchange.
