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Denver Nuggets Fire Head Coach Michael Malone and GM Calvin Booth Before Playoffs

The organization makes a bold leadership change with three games remaining in the regular season to address internal conflicts and a concerning performance slump.

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Overview

  • Michael Malone, who led the Nuggets to their first NBA championship in 2023, was fired alongside GM Calvin Booth after a four-game losing streak and a 10-14 record since February 20.
  • Nuggets owner Josh Kroenke stated the decision was aimed at maximizing the team’s playoff potential in a tightly contested Western Conference race.
  • David Adelman, a long-time assistant, has been named interim head coach as the team fights to secure a top-six playoff seed and avoid the play-in tournament.
  • Internal disagreements between Malone and Booth over roster strategy, with Malone favoring veterans and Booth advocating for younger players, contributed to the decision.
  • The move has shocked the NBA community, with widespread reactions highlighting the unprecedented timing and potential impact on the Nuggets’ postseason run.