Denver Nuggets Hire David Adelman Head Coach After Playoff Run

The Denver Nuggets have officially named David Adelman as their permanent head coach after serving as interim coach late in the 2024-25 season. Adelman led the team to a 3-0 finish in the regular season and a first-round playoff series win before narrowly losing in the Western Conference semifinals. Team officials and players praised Adelman's leadership, with governor Josh Kroenke expressing pride in the team's response under his guidance. Adelman, who had been an assistant coach with the Nuggets for eight seasons, has a strong background including designing the offense around MVP Nikola Jokic and head coaching experience prior to Denver. The Nuggets will also be searching for a new general manager following recent firings, focusing on internal roster improvements due to limited salary cap flexibility. This coaching change comes as the team looks to build on its 2023 championship and recent playoff run.