Nuggets Reportedly Add Dave Joerger as Lead Assistant

Overview

• Reports say Dave Joerger reached a deal to join the Denver Nuggets coaching staff as the lead assistant to David Adelman, but the team has not issued an official announcement.
• Joerger spent years as an NBA assistant and was previously the head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings, compiling a 245‑247 record over his head‑coaching career.
• After his head‑coaching stops, Joerger worked on staff with the Philadelphia 76ers and most recently the Milwaukee Bucks and is considered a veteran voice on strategy and game planning.
• The move comes as the Nuggets reshape their roster in the offseason, having waived Jonas Valančiūnas, matched an offer to keep Spencer Jones, and weighed what to do about restricted free agent Peyton Watson.
• Denver expects Joerger to support Adelman in player development and in‑game strategy, a change that could influence rotation decisions and the team’s approach entering the next playoff push.