Golden State Warriors Coaching Staff Undergoes Changes: Stotts and Stackhouse Depart, Search for Replacements Begins
The Golden State Warriors are undergoing changes in their coaching staff despite the return of head coach Steve Kerr. Terry Stotts and Jerry Stackhouse, the top two assistants, are leaving the franchise as their contracts expired after the recent season. Stotts, who served as Kerr's lead assistant and offensive coordinator for two years, expressed his intention not to return and is open to NBA head coaching opportunities. Stackhouse, who was the defensive coordinator, is leaving to actively pursue head coaching opportunities elsewhere.
Chris DeMarco, another front-of-the-bench assistant, left in January to take the New York Liberty head coaching job, leading to Kris Weems moving up to a more prominent role on the coaching staff. The Warriors are currently in the process of searching for replacements for Stotts and Stackhouse. Former New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green, who started his NBA coaching career with the Warriors and spent three seasons as an assistant on Kerr's staff, is among the candidates being considered for the coaching roles.
The departures of Stotts and Stackhouse mark a shift in the coaching staff for the Golden State Warriors, with new opportunities on the horizon for both departing assistants. As the team looks to fill these key coaching positions, the search for suitable replacements is underway to ensure a smooth transition and continued success for the franchise.