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Warriors coach Kerr to take leave of absence

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OAKLAND, Calif. -- Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr will take a leave of absence as he recovers from back surgery and will be replaced on an interim basis by Luke Walton.

The Warriors announced Thursday that Kerr will need time off for rehabilitation and recovery. Kerr underwent back surgery to repair a ruptured disk in late July and had follow-up surgery in September.