BREAKING: Warriors Fire Steve Kerr After OT Loss to Clippers, Plan to Hire Mike Brown as New Head Coach
In a shocking move that signals the end of a historic era in the NBA, the Golden State Warriors have fired head coach Steve Kerr following their crucial overtime loss to the L.A. Clippers on Sunday night, league sources confirm. The loss, which officially eliminated the Warriors from playoff contention, was reportedly the final straw for team ownership and the front office.
Sources close to the organization say the team plans to hire Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown as Kerr’s replacement, marking a dramatic shift in leadership as the Warriors attempt to rebuild in the post-dynasty phase of their franchise.
Kerr, who took over the team in 2014, led Golden State to four NBA championships and five straight Finals appearances between 2015 and 2019. His fast-paced, unselfish brand of basketball revolutionized the league and helped elevate the “Splash Brothers” — Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson — into global icons. The Warriors posted a historic 73-9 regular season under Kerr in 2016 and redefined modern basketball with their emphasis on three-point shooting and ball movement.
But in recent seasons, the success faded. Injuries, aging stars, and inconsistent rosters have plagued the team. This year, Golden State struggled with chemistry issues, defensive lapses, and a growing disconnect between the coaching staff and front office. Sunday’s OT loss to the Clippers, which saw the Warriors blow a double-digit fourth-quarter lead, only deepened frustrations.
According to insiders, the decision to fire Kerr wasn’t easy, but was considered necessary. “There’s immense respect for what Steve has accomplished,” one team executive said. “But we’re at a crossroads. It’s time for a new voice, a new direction.”
Mike Brown, who previously served as an assistant under Kerr from 2016 to 2022, is expected to take over the team following the conclusion of the regular season. Brown is currently the head coach of the Sacramento Kings and was named NBA Coach of the Year in 2023. While the details of his departure from Sacramento remain unclear, sources say Golden State aggressively pursued his return, viewing him as the ideal candidate to usher in a new era while maintaining familiarity with the team’s core.
Brown has experience leading veteran rosters, and his prior relationships with Curry, Draymond Green, and Thompson are expected to ease the transition.
Still, the move has sent shockwaves through the league. Fans, players, and analysts are already weighing in on the dramatic shift, with many expressing disbelief that the Kerr era ended this way. Curry, in his postgame comments, appeared emotional but declined to speak directly on Kerr’s firing. “We’ve been through everything together,” he said. “It’s a tough night.”
There’s no question: Steve Kerr leaves behind a legacy unmatched in modern coaching history. But in the unforgiving world of professional sports, past glory isn’t always enough to protect the present. And now, the Golden State Warriors are turning the pag
e — ready or not.
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