NBA Market: The Warriors "dismiss" two of Steve Kerr's assistants

Golden State Warriors will keep Steve Kerr at the helm of the team, but will not retain their coaching staff intact. According to ESPN, assistants Terry Stotts and Jerry Stackhouse will not continue with the franchise once their contracts expire.

The departure of both coaches represents a significant change within the Warriors' staff, especially considering the role they played alongside Kerr in recent seasons.

Stotts had been serving as the lead assistant and offensive coordinator for the team. The veteran coach, with nearly three decades of experience in the NBA and an extensive tenure as head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, decided not to continue with Golden State.

According to ESPN, Stotts informed Steve Kerr of his decision before the end of the regular season and is interested in returning to lead a team as a head coach.

"I really enjoyed my time with Steve, the coaching staff, and the players," Stotts said. "My two years there were very rewarding. I wish them the best."

Stackhouse will also seek new challenges

Jerry Stackhouse, on the other hand, is also leaving the Warriors after two seasons with the coaching staff. The former player arrived in 2024 to fill the void left by Kenny Atkinson, who departed for the Cleveland Cavaliers to take on the role of head coach.

During his time with the Warriors, Stackhouse worked as the defensive coordinator and earned internal recognition for his work with several young players on the roster.

Prior to joining the California franchise, Stackhouse coached Vanderbilt in college basketball for five seasons.

His goal now would also be to find an opportunity as a head coach in the NBA, according to sources cited by ESPN.

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