Malone is the winningest coach in Nuggets history. He was hired by the team in 2015. Malone went 471-327 in the regular season and 44-36 in the playoffs with Denver. Josh Kroenke, Vice Chairman of Kroenke Sports and Entertainment, issued a strong statement on the Malone firing.

The Denver Nuggets fired head coach Michael Malone and announced the team won't extend the contract of general manager Calvin Booth on Tuesday. David Adelman will assume the Nuggets' head coaching role for the remainder of the season.

The Nuggets' abrupt decision marks the continuation of high coaching turnover in the NBA. Popovich, the Miami Heat's Erik Spoelstra and the Golden State Warriors' Steve Kerr are the only remaining coaches who have been with their teams since before the 2020 season, per Sportico's Lev Akabas.