The Golden State Warriors checked off their top offseason priority early by signing head coach Steve Kerr to a two-year contract extension. With coaching stability in place, the front office is turning its attention to fine-tuning a roster that finished short of championship contention.
Front-office outlook
General manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. has repeatedly voiced confidence in the club’s talent base, suggesting that the summer will be more about strategic tweaks than sweeping changes. According to The Athletic’s Nick Friedell, there is a 70 percent chance Draymond Green returns, a 65 percent likelihood that Al Horford stays, and an even 50-50 shot for Kristaps Porziņģis. Second-year center Quinten Post is viewed as the most expendable, with only a 15 percent chance of remaining on the roster after slipping in and out of the rotation last season.
Kerr: ‘A lot to fix this summer’
Kerr acknowledged the organization’s transition phase, saying the Warriors cannot “sit here and say we are a championship contender right now.” He emphasized the need for roster moves and a re-examination of team operations following injuries and the rise of Western Conference rivals such as San Antonio, Oklahoma City and Minnesota.
Pursuit of athleticism and ball security
Assistant GM Dalton Johnson noted that Game 1 of the Thunder-Spurs series underscored Golden State’s need for “dynamic athleticism.” With Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody expected to miss part of next season while recovering from major injuries, Dunleavy said the Warriors will target players who bring length, size, skill and the ability to limit turnovers.
Draft preparation
The club hosted a pre-draft workout Wednesday featuring Maliq Brown (Duke), Ryan Conwell (Louisville), JaKobi Gillespie (Tennessee), Robert McCray V (Florida State), Emanuel Sharp (Houston) and Ernest Udeh (Miami). Golden State holds the No. 11 and No. 54 picks in the 2026 draft; all six prospects are viewed as potential second-round targets.
Armstrong heads back to NBL
Two-way restricted free agent Taran Armstrong has signed a two-year contract with the NBL’s Tasmania JackJumpers, ESPN reported. The deal includes a player option for the second season. Armstrong averaged 2.9 points in 15.9 minutes last year for a talent-loaded Dubai squad and previously posted 17.1 points and 4.7 assists with Australia’s Cairns Taipans. Although he ended the 2024-25 campaign on a two-way deal with Golden State, the 21-year-old guard has yet to appear in an NBA regular-season game.
The Warriors enter the summer intent on adding athleticism and preserving roster continuity where possible, while monitoring the futures of Green, Horford, Porziņģis and Post ahead of the 2026–27 season.
Source: HoopsRumors
