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Kerr Confirms Porziņģis Return to Chase Center Amid Ongoing Health Uncertainty
sports8 days ago

Kerr Confirms Porziņģis Return to Chase Center Amid Ongoing Health Uncertainty

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr confirmed that center Kristaps Porziņģis will return to the team's facility in San Francisco on Tuesday, ending a two-week absence due to an undisclosed health issue. While Porziņģis is expected to meet with the performance staff, Kerr declined to provide further medical details or confirm his availability for the regular-season opener against the Los Angeles Lakers in nine days. The team is currently relying on a starting lineup featuring Al Horford, Draymond Green, and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, with Horford potentially moving to the bench to manage minutes. Porziņģis, who has missed significant time in recent seasons due to POTS and other ailments, remains a central but risky piece of the Warriors' roster construction.

Simmons Return Could Solve Kerr's Warriors Lineup Dilemma
sports2 months ago

Simmons Return Could Solve Kerr's Warriors Lineup Dilemma

Ben Simmons, a former 3x All-Star, is eyeing an NBA return with the Warriors, a calculated risk that could help Kerr move away from small-ball lineups by adding size, playmaking, and defensive versatility. While his scoring dip and outside-shot struggles linger as concerns, reports that he’s regained athleticism could make him a viable rotation piece alongside Draymond Green and Gary Payton II, though the fit remains uncertain and hinges on Simmons recapturing his best form for next season.

Warriors keep Draymond Green on a 1-year, $27.7M deal
2026-free-agency2 months ago

Warriors keep Draymond Green on a 1-year, $27.7M deal

Draymond Green re-signed with the Golden State Warriors on a one-year, $27.7 million contract for the 2026-27 season, the same deal he opted out of to preserve cap flexibility for a potential LeBron James pursuit. A nine-time All-Defensive selection and key playmaker, Green remains central to Golden State as they rebuild after a 37-45 season that missed the playoffs, with Kerr extending his contract and the frontcourt set to include Horford and Porziņģis along with Melton and others in the offseason.

Dusty May Would Have Been Warriors’ Coach If Kerr Had Left
sports3 months ago

Dusty May Would Have Been Warriors’ Coach If Kerr Had Left

ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst said Dusty May would have been on the Warriors’ coaching short list if Steve Kerr hadn’t re-signed, highlighting how close Golden State was to a different path after May, who just led Michigan to the 2026 NCAA title, was NBA-bound and eventually took the Dallas Mavericks job; Kerr’s return reshaped the coaching landscape and kept May in college-alumni-proximity rather than in Golden State.

sports5 months ago

LeBron’s Lakers Future Complicated by Kerr’s Warriors Return

With the Lakers down 3-0 to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the playoffs, LeBron James is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer after a player option, leaving his future in flux. Golden State’s two-year extension for Steve Kerr signals continued contention and reportedly keeps the door open to adding another star, potentially even LeBron, which heightens the Lakers’ challenge to keep their franchise cornerstone while plotting the offseason.

Kerr Re-signs With Warriors on Two-Year Deal
sports5 months ago

Kerr Re-signs With Warriors on Two-Year Deal

Steve Kerr agreed to a two-year contract to remain Golden State Warriors head coach, keeping him among the league's highest-paid coaches as the franchise signals a roster rethink after a 37-win season and a No. 10 seed. Talks with owner Joe Lacob and GM Mike Dunleavy centered on short- and long-term plans, with Curry and Draymond Green expressing support for Kerr's return as the team plans to rebuild around Curry, who will be in the final year of his contract.

NBA Rumor Storm: Mosley at Magic, Kerr’s Future, and Front-Office Chases
sports5 months ago

NBA Rumor Storm: Mosley at Magic, Kerr’s Future, and Front-Office Chases

Marc Stein’s latest notes a flurry of NBA rumors: Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley is likely to be blamed for the first-round exit with replacements like Billy Donovan or Dusty May floated; the Nuggets are reportedly safe under David Adelman but could pursue trades to boost Jokic’s defense and athleticism; Bulls and Mavericks are weighing leadership changes with several candidates in play; and Steve Kerr’s future with the Warriors is under discussion as ESPN reportedly courts him.

Kerr Signals Possible Warriors Return If Front Office and Roster Align
sports5 months ago

Kerr Signals Possible Warriors Return If Front Office and Roster Align

Steve Kerr has signaled a potential return to coach the Golden State Warriors next season, contingent on alignment with owner Joe Lacob and GM Mike Dunleavy on roster construction, coaching flexibility, and accountability, as well as Kerr’s comfort with addressing sociopolitical issues; league sources say the chances are roughly 50-50 and decisions hinge on ongoing talks rather than money.

Kerr: Israel chose revenge after Oct. 7, prompting deadly Palestinian toll
world5 months ago

Kerr: Israel chose revenge after Oct. 7, prompting deadly Palestinian toll

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr told The New Yorker that Israel pursued revenge after Oct. 7, leading to about 72,000 Palestinian deaths and West Bank settlement expansion with the government’s and the U.S. ambassador’s approval, a stance Kerr says undermines peace for Israel and the region; the piece also spotlights Kerr’s outspoken political posture and contrasts him with other NBA figures.