Kerr: Warriors' future will not be put at risk for Curry

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr said the team will not give up future draft picks to bring in a new star player around Stephen Curry. Expectations of a major trade had surfaced after the uncertainty over Kristaps Porzingis's future and injuries in the roster.

Kerr stressed that it does not make sense to risk the entire future for Curry, who turns 39 in March. Asked whether it would be right to give up all the draft picks, he answered "Absolutely not."

Kerr acknowledged that fans would be happy to see five first-round picks and the two best young players sent out in exchange for a big star, but said that could be short-term happiness. He warned that if things go wrong, fans could be unhappy for the next 10 years.

Kerr, who signed a new two-year contract with the Warriors, said he is not considering leaving after this season. Still, he said he has a clearer picture of how the process could end. He said he could see an ending in which Curry, Draymond Green and himself leave at roughly the same time.

Golden State is expected to hold on to its draft picks in the coming period and invest in the development of young players such as Yaxel Lendeborg.