Nuggets Promote David Adelman to Full-Time Coach After Leading Team to Conference Semifinals
- The Denver Nuggets appointed David Adelman as their permanent head coach following the dismissal of Michael Malone late in the 2024-2025 regular season.
- Malone and general manager Calvin Booth were dismissed with three games remaining amid internal turmoil and concerns about the team's direction.
- Adelman led the Nuggets to a 3-0 finish in the regular season, a seven-game playoff series win over the Los Angeles Clippers, and a seven-game loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- Josh Kroenke expressed his appreciation for Adelman’s contributions and highlighted how the team united under his guidance.
- Adelman's promotion suggests stability in coaching while the Nuggets plan an extensive search for a new general manager to improve their championship prospects.
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