New Warriors Rumors on Steve Kerr's Future, Surprising CBB Candidate Floated as Replacement

The Golden State Warriors reportedly could be in for a major change this offseason that would mark the end of an era.

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is set to meet with team owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy this offseason to discuss his future following the expiration of his contract. According to Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area, "The general belief among the Warriors – openly expressed by Draymond Green – and around the league since the weekend is that Kerr will be comfortably jobless after meeting with Lacob and Dunleavy."

Poole added that sources said Kerr left a "very slight" opening to the possibility of returning. Two sources reportedly "insist that any change of heart would require, among other factors, Kerr having renewed faith in his role as the franchise shifts toward the future."

"They could offer Steve $25 million a year, and I doubt that alone would make a difference," one league source told Poole.

Kerr has coached the Warriors since 2014, leading the team to four NBA championships. Golden State went 37-45 this season and missed the playoffs after losing in the play-in tournament.

If Kerr leaves the Warriors, it sounds like they've already identified at least one potential replacement. Kevin O'Connor of Yahoo Sports reported that the Warriors "love" Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden, though he added that it won't be easy to pry him from the college ranks.

"He's known the Lacob family for years, and league sources say they've long admired his coaching talent ever since he was an assistant coach at the University of San Francisco," O'Connor stated. "But Golden would be no guarantee to leave Florida for a Warriors franchise that is, frankly, a less appealing destination than it used to be. With aging stars and no youthful core to build around, the Warriors may no longer be in a position to get exactly what they want."