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A Tankathon lottery-simulator mock places the Golden State Warriors at No. 1 in the 2026 draft, selecting BYU forward AJ Dybantsa to pair with Stephen Curry, with the piece also outlining the rest of the top-30 picks and how various teams could use their slots to address needs and build toward future success.
Golden State faces a pivotal offseason with Steve Kerr reportedly leaning toward stepping down; Kerr will meet owner Joe Lacob and GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. to discuss his future, Melton’s market may cool enough for a possible return, and the team is unlikely to mortgage future assets for veteran stars, as Horford’s status and Quinten Post’s development will shape the 2026/27 roster plan.
Tim Kawakami analyzes the Warriors’ postseason pause as Steve Kerr contemplates his future, with owner-ship (Joe Lacob and Mike Dunleavy) weighing a stay versus a coaching search after Kerr’s candid comments following the season-ending loss. With exit interviews delayed while they figure out Kerr’s status, the piece outlines potential timelines, the gray area between loyalty and the need for change, and likely candidates (Mike Brown, Jordi Fernández, Todd Golden, plus current assistants) if a new coach is needed. It also examines how Kerr’s system, Curry’s role, and plans for star additions could shift in a post-Kerr era, noting Curry’s desire to stay out of the process while hinting at a possible two-year extension through 2028-29.
After Golden State's 111-96 loss to Phoenix in the 2026 play-in, Steve Kerr said he will take time to discuss his future with owner Joe Lacob and GM Mike Dunleavy, acknowledging an expiration date on the job and the possibility that the Warriors may need new blood, while also noting he loves coaching and could either return or pursue other opportunities such as broadcasting.
In the NBA play-in tournament, the Phoenix Suns locked down the Golden State Warriors in a 111-96 victory, with Draymond Green scoring 36 points for the Warriors while Stephen Curry and Golden State struggled to keep pace against the Suns’ defense.
The Phoenix Suns defeated the Golden State Warriors in a tense play-in game. Devin Booker posted 20 points and 8 assists as the Suns pulled away late, while Draymond Green fouled out and was ejected after a heated exchange with Booker; referee Scott Foster ejected both stars to restore order. Booker’s backcourt partner, Jalen Green, added a game-high 36 points with eight 3s, and Phoenix earned a first-round date with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Golden State’s playoff hopes hinge on finally erasing a season-long turnover problem after a come-from-behind win over the Clippers; if Curry, Green, Horford and Porzingis can help the team execute and limit giveaways, the Warriors have a realistic chance to beat the Suns in the must-win play-in game in Phoenix.
Golden State’s season ended with a 111-96 loss to Phoenix, leaving Curry’s future, Kerr’s coaching status and a reshaped roster at the center of an pivotal offseason. Lingering knee issues for Curry, Jimmy Butler’s ACL injury and the influx of new pieces (Porziņģis, Podziemski) have changed the dynasty’s math, forcing tough decisions on extensions, potential trades, and how to balance short‑term championship aims with long‑term cap realities. The Warriors must decide whether Kerr returns, how aggressively to re-sign Curry and Green, and how to navigate eligibility and value of key role players amid a crowded, high-salaried roster.
In SoFi Play-In action, the East winner Orlando Magic crushed the Charlotte Hornets 121-90 to clinch the No. 8 seed, while Devin Booker’s Suns surged late to beat Stephen Curry’s Warriors 105-90, securing the West’s No. 8 seed and a playoff date with the Thunder; Jalen Green poured in 36 for PHX as Phoenix closed out the game strong.
Golden State refuses to quit, rallying past the Clippers in the play-in behind Stephen Curry’s 35 points (27 in the second half) and a decisive late surge, as Draymond Green anchors the defense and Kerr celebrates a moment that suggests the Warriors’ era isn’t finished. Kristaps Porzingis provides timely scoring and Gui Santos contributes down the stretch, setting up a do-or-die matchup with the Suns and fueling thoughts on roster moves to keep the run alive.
Golden State erased a first-half deficit in a Play-In showdown with the Los Angeles Clippers, powered by a second-half burst from Stephen Curry and key contributions from Gui Santos, a vintage rally that echoed the Warriors’ title runs as they completed the comeback.
Night two of the SoFi Play-In Tournament features the 76ers defeating the Magic 109-97 to lock up the East’s No. 7 seed behind Tyrese Maxey, followed by Golden State’s Stephen Curry returning for the Warriors in the nightcap against the Clippers as Kawhi Leonard’s team looks to close out the West 8 seed; the live blog provides play-by-play updates, stats, and previews for the two games.
Golden State’s Steve Kerr has not yet decided on a contract beyond this season, even as the 10th-place Warriors push to win the play-in against the Clippers. Kerr wants to stay, and Draymond Green says there’s no better coach for the job, while the front office isn’t seeking a replacement. In the must-win game, Curry, Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford will log limited minutes (Curry projected around the low-to-mid 30s) after recent rest/illness, with Curry optimistic about extending the season and Green stressing tight defensive and game-plan execution for playoff pressure.
With Steve Kerr’s contract up after a 37-45 season and the Warriors set for a play-in against the Clippers, Draymond Green publicly backs Kerr, saying Steph doesn’t want a new coach and Kerr has earned the right to decide his own future. Green highlighted Kerr’s championship legacy and all-time wins for Golden State, arguing the organization won’t replace a proven Hall of Fame coach if Kerr remains willing to coach.
Kristaps Porzingis returned for Golden State and logged 23 minutes with 9 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, but the Warriors couldn’t capitalize late and shot poorly from the line in a 104-97 loss at Oklahoma City. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 27 points and iced the game with a late dagger three as Golden State, short-handed without Curry and Butler, fought back with a jumbo lineup that included Porzingis. Gui Santos had a career-best 22 points and Brandin Podziemski added 17, 6, and 6 in a tough road defeat ahead of back-to-back games.