Steve Kerr asks Draymond Green for patience during Warriors transition season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 1:16 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is requesting patience from veteran forward Draymond Green as the team undergoes a significant roster transition. Following a 37-45 season where the franchise missed the playoffs, Kerr acknowledged that the team will operate differently this year to incorporate younger players. The coach emphasized that while Green remains a central figure, some of his traditional roles may be adjusted as the team shifts its offensive structure around Stephen Curry. Green, who signed a one-year, $27.7 million contract in July, previously thanked Kerr for his own patience during difficult career stretches. Kerr noted that he now expects that same flexibility from Green to help facilitate the team's development. This transition marks a new phase for a core group that previously secured four NBA championships together.
- •Steve Kerr signed a two-year extension to remain as head coach of the Golden State Warriors.
- •Draymond Green is entering his 15th season with the franchise on a one-year deal.
- •Kerr plans to change the team's offensive approach to prioritize younger players.
- •The Warriors finished last season with a 37-45 record and missed the playoffs.
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"Steve Kerr is returning to a Golden State Warriors team that no longer looks like the group that won four championships. The Warriors went 37-45 last season and missed the playoffs, while Kerr signed a new two-year deal to remain on the sideline. Draymond Green is still central to that group. Now Kerr wants the [...]
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