Golden State Warriors

Steve Kerr could return to Warriors bench this weekend

Published Dec. 31, 2015 2:49 p.m. ET

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Steve Kerr could return to coaching the Warriors as soon as this weekend, according to Luke Walton.

While there remains no firm timetable for his return, Kerr -- who is recovering from a pair of offseason back surgeries -- traveled with the team this week for the road trip to Dallas and Houston, the first time Kerr went on a multi-city trip this season. Interim coach Walton still coached both games.

“It’s obviously a possibility,” Walton said, via ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. “He hasn’t said he’s going to. To be honest, I don’t think he knows yet. I think that’s part of why he’s on this road trip, to see how his body handles the travel and getting into Houston at 1 a.m. tonight to turn around and play again then get on another plane and fly home and get in late again. So that’s part of why he’s here on this trip, whether or not this weekend is a realistic return or not.”

Even if he doesn’t return this weekend, it sounds like Kerr is pretty close to getting back on the sideline. Of course, he’s been plenty involved from a distance, but his presence will certainly be welcomed on the Golden State bench.

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