The Denver Nuggets have stunned the NBA world by firing both their coach, Michael Malone, and their GM, Calvin Booth.
The Nuggets—and Malone and Booth—won the NBA title in 2023. Malone is the winningest coach in the NBA over the last five years.
Full clean out: The Denver Nuggets are also firing general manager Calvin Booth, sources tell ESPN. Michael Malone and Booth both out today. pic.twitter.com/FvqOAFyOKy
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 8, 2025
Although the team still has the fourth spot in the West, it has struggled recently, going 0-3 last week despite Nikola Jokic averaging 45.0 PPG, 12.3 RPG, and 10.7 APG.
David Adelman will be the Nuggtes’ interim head coach for the end of the season and into the playoffs.
What do you think is going on here?
Absolutely nuts. Booth and Malone never liked each other, rarely spoke, and talked behind each other's backs. With the team struggling on the court, Nuggets ownership decided to fire both. Insane. https://t.co/BUVS7grQWq
— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) April 8, 2025
Coaches fired this season:
— Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) April 8, 2025
Michael Malone: 471-327 with Nuggets
Taylor Jenkins: 250-214 with Grizzlies
Mike Brown: 107-88 with Kings