The Golden State Warriors are increasingly pessimistic about their chances of convincing Steve Kerr to turn down the New York Knicks in favor of Golden State's coaching job, according to sources close to the process. Sources told ESPN.com that the Warriors fear Kerr is "too deep" in talks with the Knicks and new shot-caller Phil Jackson to convince Kerr to rebuff Jackson now, despite Kerr's close relationship with Warriors owner Joe Lacob and team president Rick Welts, as well as Golden State's proximity to Kerr's offseason home in San Diego. Sources confirmed to ESPN New York on Sunday that Kerr and the Knicks are progressing towards a contract agreement. Kerr's agent, Mike Tannenbaum, is currently in negotiations with the Knicks. One source with knowledge of the talks said nothing has been finalized but both sides are "getting closer" to an agreement. Another league source said discussions would "pick up" on Monday. Read more http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/1...an-van-gundy-think-steve-kerr-coach-elsewhere
