Inside Steve Kerr's decision to stay with the Warriors (2:39)

With unprecedented access this season, ESPN's Wright Thompson traces the moment Steve Kerr nearly stepped away from the Warriors' dynasty -- and the single moment that changed everything. (2:39)

Anthony Slater May 14, 2026, 09:39 PM ET

SAN FRANCISCO -- Despite the return of longtime head coach Steve Kerr, the Golden State Warriors have changes coming to their coaching staff. The Warriors' top two assistants, Terry Stotts and Jerry Stackhouse, are departing the franchise, league sources told ESPN on Thursday.

Their contracts expired after this past season.

Stotts just finished his second year as Kerr's lead assistant and offensive coordinator. His nearly three-decade coaching career includes a nine-season run as head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers .…