6 Warriors Replacements for Steve Kerr as Contract Talks Hit Impasse, Including 2 Trades

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Steve Kerr’s future with the Golden State Warriors still remains up in the air nearly two weeks after the team’s season came to an end in the NBA Play-In Tournament. Earlier this week, there was hope that a resolution may come after a meeting between the coach, controlling owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy.

However, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Ramona Shelburne, and Anthony Slater the two sides are seemingly at an impasse and will reconvene next week to figure out the path forward. It would seem like a no-brainer to bring Kerr back if wants to return. Yet, it feels like the front office is open to a new direction on the bench.

If the two sides can’t agree on a new contract for the legendary coach, let’s take a look at six likely replacements for Steve Kerr. Mike Brown, Knicks head coach Brett Davis-Imagn Images Mike Brown currently serves as the head coach of the New York Knicks and has a team capable of reaching the NBA Finals in June. However, there has been speculation for months that if they fall short of a Finals trip he could be one-and-done in NYC.

So why would the Warriors want a coach who has failed in multiple stops? Brown was an assistant with the Warriors for six seasons — from 2016 to 2022 — and has the respect and admiration of stars like Stephen Curry and Draymond Green . Having players like that buy-in with the next coach is very important.