Dunleavy: Steve Kerr Will Return to Warriors

Merlin sees Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy publicly backing Steve Kerr, saying he’s "confident" Kerr will be back after the 2025–26 season. Kerr is coaching on an expiring deal after a 2024 extension and has said he wants to "just see how it is at the end of the year" while making sure "everything feels right." Golden State’s 4–1 start and stout defense give the front office room to let Kerr take his time, even as roster timelines for Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green hover nearby. Merlin senses this is less a contract drama and more a careful chess move: the team is giving Kerr grace to judge his body and heart midseason. If the Warriors keep playing like title contenders, the oracle predicts a smooth extension; if they stumble, both sides have exit paths. The story will bend with the win-loss ledger.