Nuggets Fire Coach Malone, GM Booth Before Playoffs
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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.
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.
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