Warriors appoint Frank Vogel as associate head coach

The Golden State Warriors have hired veteran coach Frank Vogel as associate head coach, adding a championship-winning voice to Steve Kerr's staff as the franchise pursues another title and continues to be linked to superstar LeBron James. The agreement was finalized on July 13, 2026, filling a vacancy created by the departure of assistant coaches Jerry Stackhouse and Chris DeMarco.

Vogel, 53, brings over a decade of head coaching experience and a reputation as a top defensive tactician. He is expected to take on a major role in overseeing the Warriors' defensive gameplanning, an area where the team has sought more consistency since assistant Mike Brown's departure in 2022. Vogel's resume includes guiding the Indiana Pacers to multiple conference finals and, most notably, coaching the Los Angeles Lakers to the 2020 NBA championship inside the league's Florida bubble.

His arrival provides Golden State with a proven schematic mind to help rebuild a defensive identity around anchor Draymond Green. Vogel spent the previous season as an assistant with the Dallas Mavericks before that coaching staff changed earlier this offseason.

The hiring also introduces a significant personal...