An ESPN executive has categorically denied a report from Tim Kawakami of the San Francisco Standard, which claimed that the network offered Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr a lucrative broadcasting position worth $7 million per year. Burke Magnus, ESPN's content president, stated that they would not engage with Kerr until he made a decision regarding his coaching role. Kerr recently agreed to a two-year contract to remain with the Warriors, making him the NBA's highest-paid coach. The speculation about Kerr's potential move to ESPN had been fueled by reports from NBA insiders, including Marc Stein, who indicated that ESPN was lobbying for Kerr to return to broadcasting. Kawakami elaborated on this during his podcast, suggesting that ESPN was willing to meet Kerr's conditions, including avoiding hot-take panel shows. Despite the denial from ESPN, Kawakami maintained that the network expressed a strong interest in hiring Kerr if he chose to leave coaching. The situation has sparked discussions about Kerr's future and the dynamics of his negotiations with the Warriors.