Restructuring of Coaching and Front Office

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Roster Moves and Player Updates

• Aaron Gordon Extension: The Nuggets secured Aaron Gordon with a three-year extension, including a $37.1 million player option for the 2028–29 season. Gordon averaged 13.9 points and 6.5 rebounds last season and remains a key defensive asset for Denver .​

• Young Talent Development: Denver exercised the fourth-year options for Christian Braun and Peyton Watson, and the third-year option for Julian Strawther, ensuring their presence through the 2025–26 season as part of the team's focus on internal development .​

• Russell Westbrook's Resurgence: Veteran guard Russell Westbrook has revitalized his career with the Nuggets, averaging 17.9 points, 8 assists, and 7.7 rebounds per game as of January 2025. His improved shooting and leadership have been instrumental in Denver's success .​

Upcoming Games

The Nuggets will look to even the series in Game 4 against the Clippers on Saturday, April 26, at 12:30 PM MDT. The game will be held at Ball Arena in Denver.​

Clippers Dominate Nuggets to Take Series Lead

Michael Malone Fired (April 8, 2025)

• After a four-game losing streak late in the regular season, the Nuggets fired head coach Michael Malone, even though he had:

  • Led the team to their first-ever NBA championship in 2024.

  • Become the winningest coach in franchise history (surpassing Doug Moe in Nov 2024).

• The timing was surprising—it was the latest in-season coaching change in NBA history.

GM Calvin Booth Out Too

• The Nuggets also announced they wouldn’t extend GM Calvin Booth’s contract, signaling a full shake-up in leadership.

• Booth was instrumental in building the 2024 title team, acquiring key pieces like Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Bruce Brown.

As of now, they haven’t named a permanent replacement for either role—just interim staff filling in during the playoffs.