Denver Nuggets dismiss head coach Mike Malone and decline to renew GM Calvin Booth’s contract

The Denver Nuggets have made a significant shake-up in their coaching and management staff in the final week of the NBA regular season. Head coach Michael Malone has been fired, despite leading the team to an NBA championship in 2023. General manager Calvin Booth’s contract will not be extended. David Adelman will take over as head coach for the remainder of the season. The team’s president, Josh Kroenke, thanked Booth for his contributions to the team’s success, including their championship win. Malone, who has been with the Nuggets since 2015, boasts a successful coaching record but the team has struggled this season. They have lost their last four games but are still expected to make the playoffs. Their final record will depend on their performance in the last three games of the regular season. Malone previously served as head coach for the Sacramento Kings before joining the Nuggets. This move marks a significant change for the Nuggets as they look to pivot towards success in upcoming seasons. The team will need to regroup under new leadership to maintain their competitive edge in the Western Conference.