Warriors Extend Kerr as Stotts, Stackhouse Depart

The Golden State Warriors announced significant changes to their coaching staff on Thursday, with top assistants Terry Stotts and Jerry Stackhouse departing after the 2025-26 season, while head coach Steve Kerr returns on a new two-year contract extension.

Stotts, who served as Kerr's lead assistant and offensive coordinator for two seasons, and Stackhouse, a two-year staff member, saw their contracts expire. Both informed Kerr late in the regular season of their intentions to pursue head coaching opportunities elsewhere. Stotts had been linked to other NBA roles previously, including potential positions with the New York Knicks and as a Kerr replacement candidate last year. Stackhouse, a former Vanderbilt head coach, was considered for openings with the Philadelphia 76ers and his alma mater, North Carolina. Their exits follow assistant Chris DeMarco's January departure to coach the New York Liberty, with Kris Weems promoted internally to fill that role.

The moves come after a disappointing 37-45 season marred by injuries, marking the Warriors' second playoff miss in three years. Management discussed staff adjustments with Kerr post-season, prompting a broader reconstruction....