Warriors coach Steve Kerr ejected after heated exchange over no-call in 4th quarter vs Clippers

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr was ejected in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night.

A furious Kerr was given back-to-back technical fouls after he appeared to become upset about John Collins of the Clippers not being called for goaltending. The 60-year-old coach was yelling as he crossed over the midcourt line on the sideline to pursue the referees with an assistant and players Gary Payton II and Gio Santos restraining him.

“I think it was that goaltending call that was missed,” assistant Terry Stotts said when asked what in particular set Kerr off. “There was probably some other things, but that was the last straw probably. I didn't see a replay, but it sure seemed obvious at the time that it was a goaltend."

Kerr was ejected for the fifth time in his coaching career with 7:57 remaining and walked off to jeers from the Intuit Dome crowd. The Warriors lost 103-102 after Golden State's Steph Curry fouled out for the first time since 2021.

“I'm up here because I'm saving Steve some money,” said Stotts, who appeared at the postgame news conference in place of Kerr.

Rapper Snoop Dogg did commentary on the game for streaming service Peacock and he got especially animated when Kerr kept advancing toward the referees.

“The Arizona Wildcat came out and look at it,” Snoop Dogg said, making snarling sounds.

Kerr was a standout basketball player at the University of Arizona in the late 1980s.

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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Justine Willard)

Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr, center, is restrained by guard Gary Payton II (0) and assistant coach Terry Stotts as he argues with a referee during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr reacts to a play during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, right, reacts toward referee Evan Scott (78) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 2, 2026--

Hart InterCivic today announced that its Verity Vanguard voting system has been certified for use in the State of Texas, marking an important milestone for the nation’s first voting system to earn certification to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission’s (EAC) Voluntary Voting System Guidelines (VVSG) 2.0. With Texas’ approval, Verity Vanguard is now certified in six states, expanding access to the latest voting system technology available.

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Hart InterCivic extends its appreciation to the Texas Secretary of State’s office for its leadership and diligence throughout the certification process. The certification of Verity Vanguard reflects the Secretary of State’s commitment to ensuring that all Texas voters have access to election technology that meets the highest standards for security, reliability, and transparency, helping strengthen voter confidence in the election process statewide.

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With Texas certification, Verity Vanguard is now approved for use in six states, with additional state certifications underway.

“Being first to VVSG 2.0 federal certification was only the beginning,” said Mathis. “With Texas approval, we’re excited to make this next‑generation technology available to our customers here in our home state.”

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