Nuggets Coach Michael Malone Signs High-Paying Contract Extension

New Deal Follows First NBA Championship Win and Consistent Playoff Performances

Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone has signed a contract extension making him one of the NBA's highest-paid coaches.
Malone led the Nuggets to their first NBA championship in 2023.
The Nuggets have a .580 winning percentage since hiring Malone in 2015.
Under Malone's leadership, the Nuggets have become a perennial contender with five consecutive trips to the playoffs.
Malone's new deal comes after a successful partnership with two-time MVP Nikola Jokic and a deep, stable roster.