Nuggets Fire Coach Malone, GM Booth Before Playoffs | JQJO

The Denver Nuggets surprisingly fired head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth with three games remaining in the regular season, despite being poised for a seventh consecutive playoff appearance. Vice chairman Josh Kroenke cited the need to maximize the team's chances for a 2025 championship as the reason for the unprecedented move. David Adelman will coach the team for the remainder of the season. This decision follows a four-game losing streak, even with star player Nikola Jokic having a historic season. The Nuggets are hoping the change will revitalize the team before the playoffs.