Steve Kerr's future with the Golden State Warriors is suddenly the hottest topic in NBA circles, and it's not just because of what's happening on the court. ESPN is reportedly making a major push to bring the four-time championship coach back to the broadcast booth—a role he hasn't filled in over a decade.
Long before Kerr was calling plays from the sideline, he was calling games from the broadcast desk. From 2003 to 2007, and again from 2011 to 2015, Kerr was one of TNT's top game analysts, covering NBA conference finals and even the NCAA men's Final Four through TNT's partnership with CBS. His smooth delivery and sharp insights made him a fan favorite, so when he jumped straight from the booth to the Warriors' head coaching job in 2015, it felt like a natural—if unexpected—transition.
Now, with Kerr's contract set to expire this spring and rumors swirling about a potential departure from Golden State, ESPN is reportedly making an "aggressive" play to lure him back to television. According to league sources cited by The Stein Line, ESPN's top executives have been lobbying Kerr heavily, hoping to convince him to return to NBA broadcasting after more than a decade away.
But the Warriors aren't ready to let him go just yet. Reports indicate that Golden State plans to meet with Kerr as early as Monday to discuss his status, and the organization has been operating internally as though it's "more likely than not" that a new deal can be reached. The key? Keeping Kerr in place to continue coaching Stephen Curry, the franchise's cornerstone.
Kerr's decision to coach out the 2025-26 season without a contract extension raised eyebrows, and after Golden State's quick playoff exit, speculation tied his future to the team's roster decisions and his own willingness to adapt his offensive system. While it's hard to picture Kerr coaching anywhere else, a return to broadcasting would be a natural fit.
When Kerr speaks, people listen—just ask The New Yorker, whose recent Q&A with the coach made headlines. Combine that with his deep broadcasting pedigree, and it's no wonder ESPN is making a run. With the network set to feature its fourth different broadcast team in as many years for the NBA Finals this season, landing Kerr would be a major coup.
Whether he stays in the Bay Area or returns to the booth, one thing is clear: Steve Kerr's next move will be one of the most talked-about stories in basketball.