Steve Kerr Signs Two‑Year Deal to Remain Warriors’ Highest‑Paid Coach

Kerr has coached the Warriors since 2014, leading them to four NBA titles in six Finals appearances. After a 37‑45 season that ended in the play‑in tournament (a mini‑series to determine the final playoff spots), he spent three weeks negotiating his future with owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy. The Warriors missed the playoffs in four of the last seven seasons, raising questions about the direction of the franchise as its core ages.

The new deal runs through the 2025‑26 season and guarantees Kerr $17.5 million annually, the same amount he earned in 2023‑24. League sources note that no other NBA coach exceeds that figure; the average head‑coach salary is roughly $3.5 million. A team source told ESPN that the retention was “never going to be about money” and that the organization wanted to make the best basketball decision.

Keeping Kerr provides continuity for a roster still built around Stephen Curry, whose contract runs through 2026. It also signals that the Warriors will prioritize veteran leadership over a rebuild as they await the May 10 NBA draft lottery (where teams’ odds determine draft order), where they hold the 11th‑best odds (9.4 % chance to move into the top‑four). The next steps will involve evaluating draft targets, free‑agent options, and how Kerr adjusts his system to a younger, more transitional squad.