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Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / June 9

Ex-Nuggets Champion Makes Cryptic Repost Amid Rumors of a Return

The Denver Nuggets are likely to look much different as an organization at the start of the 2025-26 season compared to the start of this season. Organizationally, the franchise has moved on to new head coach David Adelman while the Nuggets continue to search for their next general manager after firing Calvin Booth.

Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / June 3

Coach Adelman More Than Earned His Promotion

Few things in life unfold exactly as planned. For David Adelman, becoming an NBA head coach was likely a lifelong dream. It would allow him to follow in his father’s footsteps.

Denver Nuggets News / Larry Brown Sports / May 30

Nuggets cleaning house with coaching staff

The Denver Nuggets have made David Adelman their new head coach, and they are making big changes to the rest of the team’s coaching staff. Denver is not bringing back four assistant coaches next season, according to reporter Chris Haynes.

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Denver Nuggets News / Athlon Sports / May 30

Denver Nuggets Get Major Coaching News on Friday

There have been quite a few coaching moves made around the NBA thus far during the postseason from teams who either did not make the playoffs or were eliminated from title contention.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 30

David Adelman parts ways with several key members of Nuggets’ coaching staff

The Denver Nuggets are in the midst of an offseason of change after surprisingly pushing the Oklahoma City Thunder to seven games in the second round of the playoffs.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Wire / May 29

Nuggets’ David Adelman Emphasizing Conditioning, Cohesion And Fresh Start

Already, things are different in Denver. Jamal Murray stood in the back of the room, Julian Strawther took a seat up front, and the message from newly named Nuggets head coach David Adelman was unmistakably clear: better shape, sharper execution, and open minds.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA Analysis Network / May 29

David Adelman explains the way Denver Nuggets can set up for championship success in 2025-26, ‘the bottom line is…’

David Adelman has been officially announced as the new head coach of the Denver Nuggets. The former assistant will now be in charge of one of the NBA’s best teams following his previous impressive leadership on an interim basis.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / May 28

Nuggets HC Adelman plans style changes for team next season

Nuggets HC David Adelman plans style changes for team next season

David Adelman talked about changes in philosophy and style of play at an introductory news conference Wednesday to officially make him the Nuggets‘ permanent head coach, writes Pat Graham of The Associated Press.

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Denver Nuggets News / ESPN / May 28

Nuggets new coach wants team in better shape

New Denver Nuggets coach David Adelman, who was officially introduced Wednesday, wants his team to be in better shape heading into training camp next season.

Denver Nuggets News / Athlon Sports / May 28

David Adelman Reveals What Nuggets Must Add in Offseason

The Denver Nuggets, as long as Nikola Jokic is on the roster and healthy, will be Finals contenders. He is easily the best player in the league, and the front office simply needs to surround him with complementary talent.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 28

Denver Nuggets Coach Addresses Team's Biggest Need

The Denver Nuggets are likely to go down as the toughest challenge the Oklahoma City Thunder will have faced on their path to the NBA Finals, with a matchup against the Indiana Pacers being the likely outcome.

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Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 24

Josh Kroenke subtly blames Michael Malone for Nuggets’ potential play-in fate

Denver Nuggets CEO Josh Kroenke took a subtle shot at former head coach Michael Malone on Thursday, suggesting the franchise was headed toward a disappointing NBA Play-In Tournament exit before his shocking decision to make a coaching change with just three games remaining in the regular season.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / May 23

Nuggets fans will love Michael Malone’s one-word verdict about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, he agreed with David Adelman

Michael Malone seems to be trying to do some damage control after his Shai Gilgeous-Alexander comments. After Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, the biggest talking point was actually the comment made by former Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 22

Denver Nuggets Champion Reacts to Team's Coaching News

The Denver Nuggets shocked the NBA world when they decided to part ways with head coach Michael Malone, with just three games remaining in the regular season.

Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / May 22

David Adelman Follows Father’s Footsteps With Nuggets HC News

The Denver Nuggets have officially named David Adelman as their head coach, removing the interim label after a promising playoff run. This move marks a significant moment in Adelman’s career and continues a family legacy that began with his father, Rick Adelman, a former NBA coach and player.

Denver Nuggets News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Denver Nuggets Make Official Coaching Decision After Playoff Run

It was an interesting season for the Denver Nuggets as they got off to a slow start to the year but were able to make a run in the middle of the season.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Wire / May 22

Nuggets Hiring David Adelman As Next Coach After Endorsement From Players

David Adelman took over as interim coach of the Denver Nuggets in an almost impossible situation. He did pretty well, anyway. So the Nuggets are finalizing a deal to make Adelman the next full-time coach, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / May 22

Nuggets to retain David Adelman as head coach

The Nuggets have reached an agreement with David Adelman on a deal that will remove the interim tag from his title and make him the team’s permanent head coach.

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Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 20

Ex-Nuggets Coach's David Adelman Statement After Playoff Elimination

The Denver Nuggets were well on their way to earning a top-four seed in the Western Conference, gearing up for another playoff run to try and recreate that magic that led to their 2023 NBA Finals victory.

Denver Nuggets News / Athlon Sports / May 19

Major Update in Nuggets' Head Coaching Vacancy After Season-Ending Loss

David Adelman took over the Denver Nuggets with just a few regular season games remaining, as long-time head coach Michael Malone was sacked, alongside general manager Calvin Boothe.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Wire / May 19

Nuggets Players Endorse David Adelman, But His Future Remains Uncertain

The Nuggets’ season ended with a thud — a 32-point Game 7 loss to the Thunder — but one of the first things Aaron Gordon wanted to talk about was who should lead them next.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 16

Nuggets’ David Adelman calls out losers who ‘find excuses’ for failure

There is no room for excuses within the Denver Nuggets squad, especially with David Adelman at the helm. Adelman and the Nuggets are coming off a 119-107 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of the West Semis of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on Thursday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 9

Nuggets vow to 'bring it' after Game 2 embarrassment

Ahead of Game 3 on their court, Nuggets interim HC David Adelman vowed that his team would "bring it."

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8

Nuggets coach David Adelman has blunt assessment of blowout loss

Nuggets coach David Adelman has blunt three-word summary of blowout loss

The Denver Nuggets were blown out in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinals series against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, and head coach David Adelman did not mince words when discussing the performance.

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