Frank Vogel Agrees to Join Warriors Coaching Staff

Longtime NBA coach Frank Vogel has agreed to become associate head coach of the Warriors, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Marc Stein reported earlier that Vogel was poised to join Steve Kerr’s staff. Vogel has held head-coaching positions with multiple teams and won a championship in 2020.

He most recently served as an assistant under Jason Kidd before the Mavericks replaced Kidd with Dusty May this offseason.

Background on the Hire Kerr needed additional help at the front of the bench after both Terry Stotts and Jerry Stackhouse departed following last season. The Warriors have previously placed high-profile former head coaches beside Kerr on the sidelines.

Vogel began his NBA career as an assistant with Boston from 2001-04, Philadelphia from 2004-05 and Indiana from 2007-11 before becoming head coach of the Pacers from 2011-16. He later served as head coach in Orlando from 2016-18 and Los Angeles from 2019-22.

Commenters on the report noted the defensive expertise Vogel brings and discussed whether the move signals further roster changes. Some speculated about possible trades or free-agent additions, though no specific deals were confirmed. >"Vogel teaches defense.

" — Commenter, July 12, 2026 (Newsstand) The Warriors play their home games in San Francisco. No further details on contract length or compensation were disclosed in the initial reports.