Overview
- Malone said on SiriusXM he has a bad taste about his Denver exit and would only coach again with a like‑minded front office and shared vision.
- He is working this season as an ESPN analyst after leaving the Nuggets.
- Denver dismissed Malone and GM Calvin Booth three games before the 2025 playoffs following prolonged disagreements over roster direction and locker‑room concerns.
- While on ESPN in May, Malone praised Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander as MVP, a remark many interpreted as a subtle jab at Nikola Jokić.
- Analysts note Denver later added veteran depth pieces that align with the type of roster support Malone had advocated.