Leadership Change
was fired as head coach of the , with David Adelman appointed as the interim coach for the remainder of the season. General manager was also let go.
, vice chairman of , stated the decision was made to enhance the Nuggets' chances of competing for the .
Season's Pressing Challenges
Despite a successful tenure, including leading the Nuggets to their first NBA championship in 2023, Malone's firing comes after a four-game losing streak and amid concerns over securing a playoff berth.
The Nuggets, currently 47-32, are in a tight race for home-court advantage in the playoffs, facing a logjam of teams. The decision reflects the organization's high expectations and commitment to maintaining a championship-level standard.