Warriors get major update on head coach Steve Kerr's return chances

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For the first time in Steve Kerr’s tenure with the Golden State Warriors, there are legitimate questions surrounding the 60-year-old’s future with the franchise.

Kerr has guided the Warriors to four championships since taking over from Mark Jackson in 2014, but things have gotten stagnant in the Bay the past few seasons. The Dubs failed to make the postseason this year, and with the organization's title window being slimmer than ever with Stephen Curry nearing age 40, the organization must decide if Kerr is the man to lead them to another title before their future Hall of Fame point guard retires.

Additionally, Golden State must decide whether Kerr, whose contract is set to expire, is a good long-term fit for the franchise. On Monday, the Warriors received a major update on the chances of Kerr returning to the Bay next season and beyond.

“The internal feeling after last week's meetings was positive, and the belief that Kerr will return as the team's head coach has grown,” ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel reported. “However, there are still some hurdles for the two sides to get past, with the greatest topics of discussion revolving around philosophical changes and what moves the franchise can make this offseason to drastically increase their chances of winning now.”