Steve Kerr Enters Final Year, Kuminga Re-signs with Warriors

Steve Kerr is entering the final year of his deal and says he’s “very comfortable going into the season with a year left,” preferring to wait until the end of 2025-26 to re-evaluate. That matters because extensions are common for coaches of his stature; his choice to pause talks signals trust with GM Mike Dunleavy and owner Joe Lacob and gives the Warriors flexibility as Jonathan Kuminga’s contract situation is now resolved. Merlin sees stability and strategy dancing together. Kerr’s track record and alignment with the front office make a parting unlikely, but the club will judge by wins, playoff health and Kuminga’s growth. This is a season for proof, not panic — a quiet test of whether the current group still has championship breath.