Florida coach Todd Golden has spoken for the first time since rumors of him possibly replacing Steve Kerr as head coach of the Golden State Warriors.
It's going to be an interesting offseason for the Warriors. After starting the season as a secret horse in the West, injuries to Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry completely derailed their hopes of making a splash in the conference this season.
Last week, their season came to a sad end as they were eliminated from playoff contention in the play-in tournament and finished with their second losing record in the last 14 seasons. Change is definitely coming. It's definitely coming to the roster, but it could also be on the bench since Kerr is no longer under contract.
After their play-in loss, Kerr suggested that he would like to continue working with Curry. However, it is not clear whether that is what he and the organization want. That is why speculation has intensified as to who could be his replacement. One notable name that has come up through rumors is Gators coach Todd Golden.
Todd Golden calms down Golden State Warriors talk
The 40-year-old has emerged as one of the elite coaches in college basketball during his four seasons at Florida. They have been taken to the NCAA Tournament each of the last three seasons, including a championship win last year. However, Golden shut down the recent rumors on Thursday.
"I definitely plan on coaching the Gators," Golden said when asked about the rumors in his first press conference after the Gators lost in the second round of the tournament.
A recent report suggested that New York Knicks coach Mike Brown – who was Kerr's former top assistant – and Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernandez would be at the top of the Warriors' wish list if the legendary coach does not return in 2026-27.
