Senior NBA Insider Chris Haynes posted on X on Tuesday that the Denver Nuggets NBA team is “parting ways with [general manager] Calvin Booth and head coach Michael Malone,” according to a league source. Haynes broke the news at 11:36 a.m.
Haynes posted a statement received from Denver Nuggets owner Josh Kroenke at around 11:49 a.m. “While the timing of this decision is unfortunate, as Coach Malone helped build the foundation of our now championship level program, it is a necessary step to allow us to compete at the highest level right now,” Kroenke said. “Championship level standards and expectations remain in place for the current season, and as we look to the future, we look forward to building on the foundations laid by Coach Malone over his record-breaking 10-year career in Denver.”
Haynes reported that the “Denver Nuggets and Calvin Booth failed to reach terms on an extension that both parties felt was satisfactory before the 2024-25 season got underway.” Booth was on an expiring contract, according to Haynes.
David Adelman will take over coaching duties, according to Haynes.
