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Denver Nuggets Name David Adelman Permanent Head Coach

Adelman earns promotion after guiding the team to a strong postseason showing as interim leader, while the search for a new general manager continues.

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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

  • David Adelman has been officially promoted to head coach of the Denver Nuggets after serving as interim coach since April 2025.
  • Under Adelman's leadership, the Nuggets went 3-0 to close the regular season, won a first-round playoff series, and narrowly lost in Game 7 of the conference semifinals.
  • Adelman has been with the Nuggets since 2017 as an assistant coach, where he played a key role in developing the team's offense around Nikola Jokic.
  • Team governor Josh Kroenke praised Adelman's leadership and connection with players, citing their strong support for his promotion to the full-time role.
  • The Nuggets are taking additional time to finalize their decision on a new general manager following the dismissal of Calvin Booth last month.