The Golden State Warriors wrapped up their 2025-26 NBA season with a 111-96 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Friday night, and the defeat brought more than just playoff elimination.Head coach Steve Kerr openly wondered if his time with the franchise might be coming to an end.MORE: Lakers’ Austin Reaves surprised by former teacher he once called ‘mom’Steve Kerr addresses Warriors’ futureKerr called the Warriors a “fading dynasty” during the regular season, a label that felt harsh but accurate. The team never found consistency this year. They started with real expectations, got a brief spark from a vintage Play-In win on Wednesday, but couldn’t keep it going.The loss at the Mortgage Matchup Center closed the book on a season that raised serious questions about the future.

According to KNBR, Kerr didn’t dodge those questions after the game.“I don’t know what’s going to happen,” Kerr said. “I still love coaching, but I get it. These jobs all have an expiration date.

There is a run that happens, and when the run ends, sometimes it’s time for new blood and new ideas.”Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr against the Atlanta Hawks. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn ImagesWarriors coaching change possible after Steve Kerr’s contract expiresKerr plans to take a week or two before making any decisions. After that, he’ll sit down with owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. to talk through what comes next.Kerr signed a two-year, $35 million extension back in 2024, and that deal ran out after Friday’s loss.

He’s technically a free agent now among NBA coaches.MORE: NBA ratings received major boost for 2026 regular seasonWhat stands out is that Kerr didn’t push for extension talks before the season started. He put those conversations on hold and waited until the team’s postseason exit to address his future.Kerr just finished his 12th season as head coach. He won a title in his first year in 2015, then added three more championships in 2017, 2018, and 2022.

That run built one of the league’s most dominant dynasties.But the core aged, and the results followed. Golden State went from being a lock for deep playoff runs to scrapping just to stay in the picture. They haven’t made it past the second round in years, and the slide doesn’t seem to be stopping.