The Nuggets made the stunning decision to part with head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth earlier this week. Denver did indeed inform its superstar Nikola Jokic that Malone, with whom Jokic had spent his entire career with, would not be continuing with the franchise, according to ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk. “I knew a little bit before everybody,” Jokic said. … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic Comments On Nuggets’ Coaching Change
Nuggets Notes: Adelman, Malone, Booth, Murray
Interim coach David Adelman talked about improving the “overall vibe” around the Nuggets as he met with the media before tonight’s game at Sacramento, according to Bennett Durando of The Denver Post (Twitter link). Adelman also cited the need for players “to start to rely on each other in a more positive way. And constructive criticism is good, but I think there’s gotta be a … [Read more...] about Nuggets Notes: Adelman, Malone, Booth, Murray
Latest On Firings Of Nuggets Coach Michael Malone, GM Calvin Booth
The sudden firings of Nuggets head coach Michael Malone and GM Calvin Booth blindsided virtually everyone around the league, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst (video link). Windhorst said the moves were driven by the team’s ownership. “Extremely shocking you would move on from a coach this late in the season no matter the circumstances, especially when he’s the winningest … [Read more...] about Latest On Firings Of Nuggets Coach Michael Malone, GM Calvin Booth
Five West Teams Have 32 Losses In Regular Season’s Final Week
The Thunder clinched the No. 1 seed entering the Western Conference playoffs two-plus weeks ago, but the remaining 19 postseason seeds are up for grabs in the final week of the 2024/25 regular season, according to the NBA (Twitter link). There isn’t too much drama in the East, with the Cavaliers and Celtics leading the conference for the entire season. Four other clubs — the … [Read more...] about Five West Teams Have 32 Losses In Regular Season’s Final Week
Northwest Notes: Collier, Hendricks, Nuggets
Jazz rookie guard Isaiah Collier recently surpassed Hall of Fame former Utah guard John Stockton‘s longstanding rookie-season assists record for the franchise of 415, writes Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune. Stockton had held the record for 40 years. Selected with the No. 29 overall pick out of USC, Collier has carved out a solid bench role for himself on the rebuilding … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Collier, Hendricks, Nuggets