"Jokic was privy to the decision [firing Malone] before it was announced, and there was not an objection, people familiar with the situation told USA TODAY Sports. The requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the team’s internal operations."

According to NBA insider Matt Moore, Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic did not request Michael Malone to be fired as head coach. The Nuggets fired Malone and GM Calvin Booth on Tuesday. “Jokic did not request Malone to be fired,

After Malone was fired, NBA fans began to wonder if Nuggets superstar big man Nikola Jokic had anything to do with the move. According to Matt Moore of The Denver Dig, Jokic did not ask Denver to fire Malone.

There has been no indication that Denver Nuggets' superstar center Nikola Jokić pushed for the shocking firing of head coach Mike Malone less than a week before the playoffs begin. But it apparently didn't come as an enormous surprise to him,

The Nuggets stunned the league by moving on from their coach and GM. Why now? Where does Denver go from here? NBA insiders weigh in.

The Nuggets have reportedly fired Michael Malone with just three (!!!!) games left in the season, according to reporting from ESPN's Shams Charania. Not only that, but the team also fired its GM, Calvin Booth.