Steve Kerr is back to coach. The Warriors still have plenty to sort out this offseason.

SAN FRANCISCO – The Warriors' offseason technically began on April 17, right when the buzzer sounded on Golden State's 111-96 loss to the Suns in the play-in tournament.

But it took until Saturday afternoon to truly get going. The catalyst? The team agreed to a new contract with legendary coach Steve Kerr, one that will keep him in the Bay for at least two more seasons.

Though the contract has not been officially signed, that final act is considered a formality.

Now the real offseason blitz begins.

It starts with the draft, where the Warriors will select No. 11 overall, their highest pick since choosing Jonathan Kuminga seventh in 2021.

Even though the Warriors’ pick is outside of the coveted top four spots, they could still use that selection on a player who will bring an infusion of athleticism to the roster. That is, unless the Warriors trade the selection for more established assistance.

It could be a major piece of a swap for Giannis Antetokounmpo, or another starting-caliber player if the price for the two-time MVP is a bit too much for a team that went 37-45 and failed to make the postseason.

A veteran wing should be a top priority, as both Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody will be out with knee injuries until at least January. Another target is a creative ballhandler who can create offense for themselves when the intricate pass-and-cut sets bog down.

After the draft festivities of June 23-24 pass, the next week will determine the tenor of their free agency.

Draymond Green, Al Horford and De'Anthony Melton can decide whether or not to pick up their player options. Green, slated to make $27 million, is expected to either opt in or work toward an extension that will bring him back at a lower per-year average.

"I'm not retiring from basketball," Green said at his exit interview last month. "I still love to play, and I think I'm still pretty decent."

Melton, making the NBA's minimum on a prove-it deal while coming back from ACL surgery, is expected to test the open market. Horford, 39, is mulling retirement.

“I'll be speaking with (my wife) Amelia and just thinking about everything and seeing kind of what we're going to do with our future," Horford said. "So that's kind of where we're at."

Even if Green and Horford return – Melton fits the profile of a quick guard the team needs – the Warriors should look to add athleticism to a roster that often struggled against teams with speed.

Regardless of whether Green restructures his contract, the Warriors will not have much cap space to add those pieces. Unrestricted free agent Kristaps Porzingis, not known for his health or footspeed, might also come back after the team traded for him in February.

However, considering that modernizing the Warriors' offense and personnel were reportedly points of emphasis during contract negotiations with Kerr, Golden State is expected to make at least a few moves.

After the free agency frenzy in early July and Summer League shortly after, the offseason should hit a little bit of a lull. That is, until late August, when Curry is eligible to sign a max contract extension that will keep him in the Bay Area for the rest of his career. There’s also the matter of a possible extension for Brandin Podziemski, whose rookie contract expires after next season.

Training camp beckons in late September, with another NBA season to follow.

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This story was originally published May 11, 2026 at 11:16 AM.