Nuggets Overhaul Staff, Name Adelman Head Coach

The Denver Nuggets have promoted David Adelman to full-time head coach following their elimination by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the playoffs. The organization has also undergone a significant overhaul, parting ways with several assistant coaches, including defensive coordinator Ryan Saunders, and is currently without a general manager or president of basketball operations after firing both Michael Malone and Calvin Booth. Team president Josh Kroenke stated that a strategic reboot is underway, though a complete cultural reset is not needed. Adelman plans to introduce more diverse defensive schemes, emphasize improved conditioning, and foster greater competition within the roster. He also stressed the importance of consistent shooting and bench depth, with limited financial flexibility and potential trades involving Michael Porter Jr. The Nuggets remain focused on retooling around Nikola Jokic to contend for another championship.