Malone coached the Nuggets for 10 seasons and led the team to a title in 2023, the first in franchise history. David Adelman, an assistant on Malone's staff, took over as interim coach following the longtime coach's sudden departure. The Nuggets finish their regular season Sunday against the Houston Rockets as they battle for playoff positioning.

In a move that caught NBA fans and analysts off guard, the Denver Nuggets have parted ways with head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth just three games before the regular season concludes.

Like other contenders, the Denver Nuggets are getting ready for the start of the NBA Playoffs. Oddly enough, despite avoiding

Nuggets star Nikola Jokić finished Friday’s victory with averages of 29.8 points, 12.8 rebounds and 10.3 assists. DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokić will average a triple-double for the season, making the Denver star the third player in NBA history to pull off such a feat.

Nikola Jokić became the third player in NBA history to average a triple-double for the season on Friday night, as the Denver Nuggets rallied late to claim a 117-109 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.

Even though the Denver Nuggets had a tough end to the regular season, Nikola Jokic kept shining. He showed once again that he can make a difference when it matters most. Thanks to his performance, he reached a major NBA milestone and added another highlight to his historic career.