What happened: Steve Kerr said avoiding a move can sometimes be the best choice for a team's future. The returning group carries durability questions into 2026-27.
Why it matters: Roster continuity puts the burden for improvement on better availability and production from the same group. Another play-in-level season would deepen questions about the roster's direction.
By the numbers: Golden State's 37-45 record left the team eight games below .500 in 2025-26.
What to watch: Training-camp availability and any late offseason moves will clarify the plan.