Overview

• The Nuggets promoted interim GM Ben Tenzer to executive vice president of basketball operations and hired Minnesota’s Jonathan Wallace as executive vice president of player personnel.
• Both executives will report directly to owner Josh Kroenke, reflecting a push to centralize authority after last season’s internal power struggles.
• David Adelman was confirmed as the full-time head coach in June after stepping in as interim and guiding the team through the playoffs.
• The front office is exploring a reported $25 million trade for Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze to provide Nikola Jokic with a dedicated backup.
• Leadership changes are designed to build depth around the core lineup of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun.