Kerr, Warriors’ Brass Meet But Situation Remains Unresolved

It remains uncertain whether Steve Kerr will return as the Warriors head coach.

Kerr met with controlling owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy for two hours on Monday but nothing was decided, ESPN’s trio of Shams Charania, Ramona Shelburne and Anthony Slater report. Kerr, Lacob and Dunleavy plan to reconvene next week to continue discussions. Kerr’s contract expired at the conclusion of Golden State’s season.

Both sides described the meeting as productive. Kerr will take a previously planned golf trip this week, as those around him continue to describe Kerr as torn over whether he wants to continue in his longtime job. Kerr hinted in a lengthy New Yorker interview that he’d like to keep coaching while ESPN’s Brian Windhorst stated that Kerr might have to make staff and strategic changes and accept a reduced salary to receive a new contract.

The Warriors’ lottery pick could play a role in Kerr’s decision whether to return, the ESPN trio adds. There’s a mutual belief that Kerr still makes sense as the head coach leading a playoff contender built around Stephen Curry and Draymond Geen, but not necessarily the fresh face of a rebuilt roster.

Team sources remain adamant that this is purely a “basketball decision” and that the Warriors’ brass hasn’t begun a search for Kerr’s potential replacement if the two sides can’t come to an agreement.