Why did the Nuggets fire Michael Malone? Denver makes shocking decision days before playoffs | Sporting News

With days left in the 2024-25 season, the Nuggets have fired head coach Michael Malone, according to ESPN's Shams Charania .

Malone is less than two years removed from leading Denver to its first-ever NBA title and had led the team to a 47-32 record in the season.

The decision comes with just three games remaining on the Nuggets' schedule and the postseason one week away.

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SN's NBA HQ: Live NBA scores | Updated NBA standings | Full NBA schedule Why did the Nuggets fire Michael Malone? The Nuggets fired Malone as the team was in the midst of a four-game losing streak late in the season.

With the playoffs quickly approaching, Denver is in danger of falling out of the top six in the Western Conference and participating in the NBA Play-In Tournament.

The Nuggets have dealt with a rash of injuries to key players but Nikola Jokic has been performing at an all-world level, posting averages of 45.0 points, 12.3 rebounds and 10.7 assists while appearing in three of four games during the skid.

Assistant coach David Adelman will step in as Denver's interim head coach after Malone's firing.

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