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www.nbcsports.comShort answer: Terry Stotts is departing from the Golden State Warriors as an assistant coach after the 2025-26 season, with reports indicating his contract expired and he chose not to return.[1][7]
Overview
- Who: Terry Stotts, longtime NBA coach, served as Steve Kerr’s lead assistant and offensive coordinator with the Warriors.
- What happened: Reports indicate Stotts will not return for the 2026-27 season as part of a coaching staff change after the Warriors missed the playoffs.
- Context: The Warriors’ head coach Steve Kerr is reportedly returning on a new deal, but top assistants Stotts and Jerry Stackhouse are not returning.[7][1]
Key sources
- Sporting News: “Warriors cut ties with 68-year-old NBA champion coach after missing playoffs” confirms Stotts’ departure and notes his two-year stint and that his contract expired after this past season. It also quotes Stotts saying he informed Kerr of his decision and is open to future head coaching opportunities.[1]
- ESPN (via multiple outlets): Reports that Stotts and Stackhouse won’t return after their expiring contracts, with Stotts described as Kerr’s lead assistant and offensive coordinator; Stotts expressed goodwill about his time with the team.[7]
Additional context
- Timeline: The news emerged in mid-May 2026 as the Warriors evaluated changes following a season that did not reach the playoffs, with Kerr continuing as head coach but reshaping his staff.[7]
- Prior framework: Stotts had joined the Warriors in 2024, aligning with Kerr’s staff for two seasons before choosing not to return after the 2025-26 season.[6][7]
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