In a move that puts an end to weeks of speculation, Steve Kerr has reportedly agreed to a two-year contract extension with the Golden State Warriors, ensuring he remains the highest-paid coach in the NBA. The news, first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania on Saturday, comes after a season filled with uncertainty about Kerr’s future with the franchise.

For weeks, rumors swirled that Kerr might part ways with the Warriors following a disappointing spring that saw the team miss the playoffs for the second time in three seasons. The 2025-26 campaign ended with a 37-45 record and a heartbreaking loss in the NBA play-in tournament to the Phoenix Suns—a game that featured an emotional moment between Kerr and longtime stars Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.

“I don’t know what’s going to happen next, but I love you guys to death,” Kerr was heard telling the duo on the court after the loss. “Thank you. Appreciate you.” At the time, Kerr admitted that a change might be coming, and he seemed at peace with that possibility.

But now, the Warriors’ dynasty architect is staying put. Kerr took over as head coach in 2014, his first head coaching job in the league, and immediately transformed the franchise into a powerhouse. Under his leadership, Golden State won four NBA titles and reached the Finals six times in eight years—including each of his first five seasons. The 2015-16 team famously went 73-9, breaking the all-time wins record set by the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls, a team Kerr himself played for.

While the dynasty has faded in recent years, Kerr’s new deal reportedly keeps him at the top of the NBA coaching salary ladder, following a previous contract that paid him approximately $17.5 million annually. The 2026-27 season will mark his 13th with the Warriors, a testament to the enduring bond between coach and franchise—even as the championship window narrows.

For fans and players alike, Kerr’s return signals stability and a commitment to rebuilding, with Curry and Green still holding down the fort as the last remaining pillars of the golden era.