The Denver Nuggets They have made a transcendental decision in their sports structure by announcing on Tuesday the dismissal of their coach major, Michael Maloneand the non -renewal of the contract of the general manager Calvin Booth at the end of the season.
This measure, which shakes the franchise just days after the closing of the regular season, occurs after a negative streak and internal tensions that, according to ESPN sources, included a kind of “cold war” between Malone and Booth.
The assistant David Adelman will assume the position of chief coach interim, while the team seeks to stabilize before the start of the playoffs. Currently, Nuggets occupy the fourth place at the West Conference with a 47-32 record, but a streak of four consecutive losses has left them only half a game of the Play-in tournament, with three crucial games for playing against the Grizzlies, Kings and Rockets.
Nuggets think about the title
Josh Kroenke, vice president of Kroenke Sports and Entertainment, declared in a statement that the decision to fire Malone “was not taken lightly” and is based on the intention of maintain Only NBA title achieved in 2023.
For his part, Calvin Booth, who was promoted to General Manager in 2020, will also be remembered for his key role in the construction of the champion team. “His place in the history of Nuggets will be remembered with gratitude,” Kroenke said.
The decision also matches a historical record, since Malone’s departure is one of the latest in a NBA season, along with Hubie Brown in 1981. In addition, he adds to the recent dismissal of Memphis Grizzlies coach, Taylor Jenkins, in March.
This restructuring reflects Nuggets’s commitment to continue competing to the highest level and reaffirms that, in Denver, expectations remain of a championship.
