Rumors surrounding Steve Kerr’s future with the Golden State Warriors gained traction after a viral social media post falsely claimed the franchise had fired its longtime head coach.
The claim originated from a post by the account @JakeMorrisonNBA, an unaffiliated handle with a small following, which alleged Kerr’s termination with “more details” to follow. Despite the lack of credible sourcing, the post spread rapidly across platforms, fueling widespread confusion.
No truth to the firing rumors
The report is not true. Kerr has not been fired by the Golden State Warriors. The viral post has since been identified as fake, though it gained momentum due to ongoing speculation about Kerr’s contract situation and the team’s recent performance.
As of now, Steve Kerr remains the Warriors’ head coach and is expected to be on the sidelines when Golden State hosts the Detroit Pistons.
Why the rumors felt believable
Kerr is currently in his 12th season with the Warriors and is one of the most successful coaches of the modern NBA era, having led the franchise to four NBA championships.
However, with Golden State’s championship core aging and the team failing to reach the Western Conference Finals since its 2021–22 title run, questions about the future have naturally emerged.
Adding to the speculation is Kerr’s contract status. He is in the final year of his deal, and no extension has been announced.
With the Warriors sitting at 27–22 and positioned as the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference play-in race, some around the league have wondered whether both sides might consider a change after the season.
Despite the noise online, there has been no official move to part ways with Steve Kerr. The Warriors have made no announcement regarding his dismissal, and the viral claim has no factual basis. For now, Kerr remains firmly in charge as Golden State continues its push through the season.