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Nuggets Elevate David Adelman to Full-Time Coach as Offseason Overhaul Begins

He will have a limited role in the GM hiring process to maintain cohesion between coaching and basketball operations

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.