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David Adelman Named Nuggets Head Coach After Impressive Interim Run

Adelman, who led Denver to a playoff series win and near-upset of the Thunder, secures full-time role as the team prepares for a pivotal offseason.

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nterim head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets works the sidelines as his team plays the Memphis Grizzlies in the first quarter at Ball Arena on April 11, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.
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May 9, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; David Adelman during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder during game three of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Denver Nuggets officially removed the interim tag from David Adelman, naming him the team's head coach on May 22, 2025.
  • Adelman guided the Nuggets to a 3-0 finish in the regular season and a first-round playoff victory over the Clippers before narrowly losing to the top-seeded Thunder in Game 7 of the conference semifinals.
  • Team governor Josh Kroenke praised Adelman’s leadership and the players’ strong support for him, citing his ability to reinvigorate the team after the late-season coaching change.
  • Adelman has been with the Nuggets since 2017 as an assistant, where he helped design Denver's offense around three-time MVP Nikola Jokic.
  • The Nuggets continue their search for a permanent general manager, with interim GM Ben Tenzer remaining in the role while the organization evaluates internal and external candidates.