Nuggets Fire Malone, Booth Before Playoffs

The Denver Nuggets have fired head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth just days before the playoffs, surprising many given the team's recent championship win in 2023 and current fourth seed position. The decision reflects underlying tensions between Malone and Booth regarding team management and roster strategies, along with concerns over star player Jamal Murray's health potentially impacting playoff performance. The Nuggets aim to eliminate excuses for potential playoff failures and focus on winning another championship. Interim coach David Adelman will lead the team, with outside candidates being considered for a permanent role. Reactions have been mixed, with analysts like Shaquille O’Neal and Vince Carter remaining cautiously optimistic about the team's prospects despite the upheaval.