Denver Nuggets Name David Adelman Full-Time Head Coach After Playoff Run

The Denver Nuggets have officially named David Adelman as their permanent head coach after serving as interim coach following the dismissal of Michael Malone and GM Calvin Booth late in the regular season. Adelman, who had been an assistant with the team since 2017, led the Nuggets to a 3-0 finish in the regular season and a strong playoff run, defeating the LA Clippers in the first round before narrowly losing in seven games to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Semifinals. Nuggets officials praised Adelman’s leadership and ability to maximize a thin, injury-plagued roster, with key players like Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon expressing support for him. Adelman's promotion brings stability to the coaching position amid ongoing uncertainty regarding the team's search for a new general manager. The team aims to maintain continuity and build on the progress made under Adelman's direction as they prepare for the offseason. Adelman, son of Hall of Fame coach Rick Adelman, brings over a decade of NBA coaching experience to his new role.