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The ongoing "cold war" between Michael Malone and Calvin Booth became toxic for everyone within the Denver Nuggets. Even before both were fired on the eve of the playoffs, Josh Kroenke wanted to clean house at the All-Star break, sources said, but an eight-game winning streak spared Malone and Booth. "Everybody in the organization was miserable," a team source said. "That's … [Read more...] about Michael Malone, Calvin Booth Were Nearly Fired At All-Star Break As ‘Everybody Was Miserable’

Nikola Jokic didn't speak publicly about the dysfunction that has plagued the Denver Nuggets this season, but sources tell ESPN that he "wasn't happy about it." "Joker is really good at letting you know how he feels," a team source said, "without saying anything." Jokic has never given any indication he would consider leaving the Nuggets and even gave the franchise a vote of … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic ‘Wasn’t Happy’ With Nuggets’ Dysfunction

Ben Tenzer has been named interim general manager of the Denver Nuggets. Tenzer has worked in the Nuggets' front office in the 12-13 season and was promoted to his previous role of vice president of basketball operations in 23-24. The Nuggets will search for a new general manager to replace the recently fired Calvin Booth. Booth was on an expiring contract and had expected to … [Read more...] about Nuggets Name Ben Tenzer Interim General Manager

The Oklahoma City Thunder secured homecourt advantage for the duration of the playoffs with their 68-14 record and NBA-best +12.9 Net Rating. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics were bunched together in second and third in both record and Net Rating. The best matchups of the first round figure to be the Los Angeles Lakers against Minnesota Timberwolves less than a year … [Read more...] about 2025 NBA Playoffs: First-Round Matchups Set As Regular Season Concludes

Christian Braun has established himself as a valuable starting wing for the Denver Nuggets this season, but Michael Malone previously pushed to move the young player before his breakout. Sources tell Jake Fischer that Malone advocated for trading Braun prior to the 2024 trade deadline during the Nuggets' title defense, preferring to acquire a more established player in return. … [Read more...] about Michael Malone Wanted Nuggets To Trade Christian Braun At 2024 Trade Deadline