Warriors’ Mike Dunleavy Jr admits ‘uncertainty’ with Steve Kerr entering final year

Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. made it clear Friday that head coach Steve Kerr will have full control over his future in Golden State.

Appearing on 95.7 The Game’s “Steiny & Guru” show, Dunleavy said the organization plans to give Kerr “the grace of the season” to decide what comes next.

“Yeah, I mean, I guess technically there is [uncertainty],” Dunleavy said. “This isn’t really a regular situation with a head coach where he’s in the last year of his deal. We know what it is with Steve.

“He’s been here a long time. He’s been an amazing part of this franchise, and as far as I’m concerned, can stay as long as he wants.”

Kerr, who signed a two-year extension in February 2024, is entering the final season of that contract. Dunleavy acknowledged that while the timing might not seem ideal, there’s no rush to address it.

“I get how maybe it doesn’t line up,” he said. “But it’s hard to see Steve moving on, or to see Steph finish his career without Steve on the sidelines.

“I think it’ll all work out, but we’re not going to jump into anything. We’re going to go on Steve’s terms. And right now, he just wants to take it and see how the season goes. And no problem on our end.”

Kerr, 59, has been with the Warriors since 2014, leading the team to four championships and six NBA Finals appearances.

Dunleavy’s comments make it clear that as long as Kerr wants to keep coaching, Golden State’s sideline remains his.