US EditionDenver Nuggets boss Josh Kroenke says firings of coach and GM were months in the making
- On April 14, 2025, Josh Kroenke announced the firings of head coach Malone and GM Booth.
- Kroenke felt changes were needed because of team direction and a declining winning culture.
- Friction between Malone and Booth impacted day-to-day operations, creating a toxic atmosphere.
- Kroenke apologized, stating, "neither one of them deserved it, so for that I apologize."
- Ben Tenzer was named interim GM; Kroenke seeks a leader to find value in roster building.
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Denver's interim coach: 'If Jokić wants to lead us, I have nothing against it'
The Denver Nuggets have, at least it seems so after the last few games played in the regular season of the NBA, barely survived the very surprising departure of long-time head coach Michael Malone. David Adelman temporarily took over the champions from two years ago, but an interesting scene from one of the last games, when the first star of the Nuggets, Nikola Jokić, took over the coaching board during one of the minutes of the break, speaks el…
Josh Kroenke addresses relationship between Michael Malone, Calvin Booth that led Nuggets to fire both: ‘Neither of them deserved it’
Nuggets president Josh Kroenke considered firing coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth twice this season before eventually dismissing them three games before the playoffs, he said Monday in a news conference. “Neither of them deserved it,” Kroenke told reporters at Ball Arena, “and for that I apologize.” But as their working relationship deteriorated, Kroenke admitted, he began to hesitate about their futures in Denver, eventuall…
Nuggets Owner Admits He Wanted To Fire Michael Malone Months Before Shocking Decision
Nuggets fans in tears, players reeling, and a Western Conference playoff jolt — Michael Malone’s firing last week rocked Denver.But owner Josh Kroenke had been scheming the move months ago — since Nov. 2024.READ: Denver Nuggets Fire Head Coach Michael Malone In Stunning Move A Week Before Playoffs BeginAn eight-game winning streak back then stalled his plan, but with three games left, Kroenke struck, also dismissing general manager Calvin Booth,…
'Am I crazy?': Nuggets president Josh Kroenke explains firings of Michael Malone, Calvin Booth
Denver Nuggets team president Josh Kroenke said he considered firing Michael Malone and Calvin Booth at two different points earlier this season. He ultimately made the unprecedented decision last week. It's the latest a playoff team has fired a coach.
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