*Breaking News: Denver Nuggets Fire Head Coach Michael Malone and GM Calvin Booth**
In a stunning move just days before the NBA playoffs, the Denver Nuggets have dismissed head coach Michael Malone and announced they will not renew the contract of general manager Calvin Booth. Assistant coach David Adelman has been appointed as interim head coach for the remainder of the season. ([Denver Nuggets Dismiss Head Coach Michael Malone And General Manager Calvin Booth Ahead Of Playoffs –
The decision comes amid a four-game losing streak that has raised concerns about the team’s performance and cohesion. Despite holding a 47-32 record and sitting fourth in the Western Conference, the Nuggets’ recent struggles have prompted the front office to make a change. ([Denver Nuggets Dismiss Head Coach Michael Malone And General Manager Calvin Booth Ahead Of Playoffs
Josh Kroenke, vice chairman of Kroenke Sports and Entertainment, expressed that the decision was not made lightly. “This decision was not made lightly and was very carefully evaluated, and we do so solely with the intention of giving our group the best opportunity to compete for the 2025 NBA championship and deliver another title to Denver and our fans,” Kroenke said in a statement. Nuggets fire coach Malone and won’t extend GM Booth in stunning move as postseason looms….
Malone, who took over as head coach in 2015, led the Nuggets to their first-ever NBA championship in 2023. Under his leadership, the team achieved a franchise-record 57-win season. However, internal tensions between Malone and Booth, particularly regarding player development strategies, have been reported. Sources indicate that these disagreements contributed to a toxic environment within the organization. Denver Nuggets Dismiss Head Coach Michael Malone And General Manager Calvin Booth Ahead Of Playoffs
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