GSW eliminated: end of Stephen Curry’s dynasty? Kerr opens the door to a farewell
From the Golden State Warriors’ loss to the Phoenix Suns to major front office decisions: uncertainty surrounds the future of Stephen Curry and the franchise
The 2025-26 season for the Golden State Warriors ends in the most bitter way possible: a 111-96 loss to the Phoenix Suns and a definitive exit from the playoffs.
An ending that is not just about basketball, but symbolic. For many, it represents the possible twilight of the dynasty built around Stephen Curry.
A night that said it all
The win-or-go-home game exposed all the current limitations of the Warriors. Stephen Curry struggled (17 points on 4-of-16 shooting), while on the other side Jalen Green delivered a dominant performance with 36 points on scorching efficiency.
Golden State looked slow, predictable, and without reliable alternatives. It wasn’t just a loss – it felt like the sign of a cycle coming to an end.
Steve Kerr and an uncertain future
Postgame, Steve Kerr didn’t hide the doubts:
I’ll take a week or two, talk to Joe Lacob and Mike Dunleavy Jr., and we’ll make a decision together. I don’t know what’s going to happen… I still love coaching, but I know these roles have an expiration date
Steve Kerr
The real issue, however, lies in the front office. Owner Joe Lacob and GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. are now facing a pivotal decision:
The idea is clear: a bold move is needed.
Superstars like Giannis Antetokounmpo aren’t coming, and even scenarios involving LeBron James or Kawhi Leonard seem unlikely.
The solution might be quieter, but just as impactful:
a major investment in an undervalued player, similar to what the Boston Celtics did with Derrick White in 2022.
The point is simple: without sacrificing future assets, Golden State risks forcing Curry to finish his career without real chances to compete.
And considering that, at 38, he’s still one of the best in the league, that would be a strategic failure.
End of an era or last chance?
The question remains: is the Warriors dynasty truly over?
A skeptic would say the signs are clear – an aging roster, limited resources, and rising competition. Another perspective suggests this team might still be just one smart move away from relevance again.
The truth likely lies in the middle: Golden State is no longer dominant, but it’s not doomed either.
Everything will depend on the decisions made in the coming months.
Because this offseason won’t just be about minor adjustments:
it will define the final chapter of Stephen Curry’s career.