Warriors Rumors: Bob Myers, Steve Kerr Contract Extensions Discussed by GSW

The Golden State Warriors are exploring new contracts for head coach Steve Kerr and general manager Bob Myers.

Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Warriors have "broached the concept" of an extension with Kerr.

Myers, whose current deal is set to expire after this season, and the Warriors have had talks about a new contract, but they "appear to be on hiatus" right now.

Myers most recently signed an extension with the Warriors in June 2019. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed at the time, but Wojnarowski reported Saturday it's believed his current contract expires at the end of June.

There would seem to be more urgency for the Warriors to get a deal done with Myers than Kerr.

Kerr has two years left on his current deal, according to Wojnarowski. The 57-year-old has been Golden State's head coach since May 2014.

The Warriors have built the closest thing to a modern-day dynasty thanks to their core group of Thompson, Green and Stephen Curry. They are spending massive amounts of money to keep them together and field a roster around them.

Per ESPN's Bobby Marks, Golden State's combined payroll and luxury-tax payment for the 2023-24 season already projects to be $483 million with just 12 players under contract if Green opts in to his deal.

Myers began his professional career as an agent before moving into the front office. He has only worked for the Warriors since being hired as assistant general manager in April 2011.

After Larry Riley was demoted from his post as general manager in April 2012, Myers was promoted to the job. He helped build the roster that has led the Warriors to four NBA titles in the past eight seasons.

Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Harrison Barnes, Kevon Looney and Jordan Poole are among the notable Golden State draft picks since Myers joined the front office 11 years ago.

Myers was also the general manager when the Warriors signed Kevin Durant in July 2016.

Golden State has gotten off to an inconsistent start this season. Its 13-13 record entering Saturday ranks 11th in the Western Conference, but it's only 4.5 games behind the New Orleans Pelicans for the top spot.