Report: Warriors' Kerr could be out until All-Star break

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OAKLAND –- Warriors coach Steve Kerr, who five weeks ago took an indefinite leave of absence, could be out until February, according a report.

One Warriors player said the team “wouldn’t be surprised if it takes (Kerr) until after the All-Star break” to rejoin the team, ESPN's J.A. Adande communicated Wednesday on the night of the Warriors-Clippers game. 

The break comes in mid-February.

It’s conceivable Kerr could be out another two or three months, given that Kerr and the Warriors have been consistent in saying there is no forecast, no target date –- and definitely no timetable –- for his return.

Kerr underwent two back surgeries, one in July and another in September, and the resultant complications, including a spinal fluid leak, have slowed his recovery. He is able to work out but continues to deal with headaches.

Kerr did not join the team on its trip to Houston and New Orleans last week, but he has attended both Warriors games at Oracle this week. His participation has been confined mostly to pregame and halftime dialogue with interim coach Luke Walton and the rest of the coaching staff.

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