Nikola Jokic was informed of the Denver Nuggets' decision to part ways with Michael Malone shortly before it was announced. "I knew a little bit before everybody," Jokic said after the game. "And he told me, 'We made a decision.' So it was not a discussion. It was a decision. He told me why. And so I listened. And I accepted it. I'm not going to tell you what he told me. I'm … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic ‘Accepted’ Nuggets’ Decision To Fire Michael Malone
Nikola Jokic Became ‘Frustrated, Fatigued By Michael Malone’s Fiery Ways’
On Monday afternoon, Calvin Booth had "reached his breaking point" with Michael Malone. Sources tell The Athletic that the most important players on the Denver Nuggets, including Nikola Jokic, had "grown frustrated and fatigued by Malone's fiery ways." Jokic's patience with the Nuggets' situation was beginning to wear thin in mid-March, according to sources with other … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic Became ‘Frustrated, Fatigued By Michael Malone’s Fiery Ways’
David Adelman Could Be Head Coach Candidate For Nuggets, Blazers
David Adelman was elevated by the Denver Nuggets to interim head coach this week and will be given the opportunity to audition for the job. If the Portland Trail Blazers decide to part ways with Chauncey Billups this offseason, they will likely also have interest in Adelman. Adelman joined the Nuggets in 2017 as an assistant coach. Adelman's father, Rick Adelman, was a … [Read more...] about David Adelman Could Be Head Coach Candidate For Nuggets, Blazers
Michael Malone, Calvin Booth Were Nearly Fired At All-Star Break As ‘Everybody Was Miserable’
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 ‘Wasn’t Happy’ With Nuggets’ Dysfunction
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