Overview

• Adelman’s interim success, which included a second-round playoff push, earned him the permanent head coaching role on May 22.
• He plans to institute versatile defensive schemes and heightened conditioning standards to keep players fresh for playoff intensity.
• The offense will shift toward a slower, execution-based approach that de-emphasizes transition scoring in pursuit of May victories.
• Interim GM Ben Tenzer will lead a roster audit that reviews depth and examines Russell Westbrook’s future role ahead of offseason moves.
• The organization identifies Jamal Murray’s health and performance as critical factors for Denver’s championship aspirations.