Why is Steve Kerr not coaching? Warriors' assistant Mike Brown to serve as head coach in Game 4 vs. Grizzlies

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The Golden State Warriors will be without head coach Steve Kerr for Game 4 against the Memphis Grizzlies.

According to multiple reports, Kerr has tested positive for COVID-19 and will enter the league's health and safety protocols ahead of Monday's contest.

As The Athletic's Anthony Slater noted, Kerr had been "masked up the last few days, indicating some level of concern." He also mentioned that Kerr's voice had been hoarse in his last few press conferences, leading to Monday's positive test.

Who will replace Steve Kerr as Warriors' interim head coach?

With Kerr out for Game 4 – and possibly longer – the Warriors have anointed assistant coach Mike Brown as interim head coach.

Brown's nod as the interim head coach was ironic, given he was just announced as head coach of the Sacramento Kings earlier on Monday.

It was already determined that Brown would finish out the postseason with Golden State before he takes the reigns in Sacramento next season.

MORE: Can Mike Brown end Kings' 16-year playoff drought?

This isn't the first time that Brown has had to fill in for Kerr during the postseason – the veteran coach also took over the interim role during the 2017 NBA Playoffs. When Kerr was dealing with a painful back injury, Brown led the Warriors to a 12-0 record in the postseason before they went on to win the NBA title.

Brown will look to lead the Warriors to a series-altering win over the Grizzlies in Game 4 to take a 3-1 lead.

What channel is Warriors vs. Grizzlies Game 4 on?

  • Date: Monday, May 9
  • TV channel: TNT
  • Live streaming: Sling TV | Watch TNT

In the United States, Warriors vs. Grizzlies Game 4 will air on TNT.

The game can be streamed on Watch TNT or Sling TV.

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What time does Warriors vs. Grizzlies Game 4 start?

  • Date: Monday, May 9
  • Time: 10 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. PT

Warriors vs. Grizzlies Game 4 is set to tip off shortly after 10 p.m. ET on Monday, May 9. The game will be played at the Chase Center in San Francisco.

Warriors vs. Grizzlies series schedule

Here is the full schedule for the second-round series between the Warriors and Grizzlies:

Date Game Time (ET) TV channel (U.S.)
May 1 Game 1: Warriors 117, Grizzlies 116    
May 3 Game 2: Grizzlies 106, Warriors 101    
May 7 Game 3: Warriors 142, Grizzlies 112    
May 9 Game 4 10 p.m. TNT
May 11 Game 5 TBD TNT
May 13 Game 6* TBD ESPN
May 16 Game 7* TBD TNT

*if necessary

Kyle Irving

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You read that wrong – not Kyrie Irving. From Boston, graduated from the University of New Hampshire. Sixth season as a content producer for NBA.com's Global editions. Covering the NBA Draft has become his annual "dream come true" moment on the job. Irving has a soft spot for pass-first point guards, with Rajon Rondo and Steve Nash being two of his favorite players of all time.