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David Adelman Named Denver Nuggets Head Coach After Strong Interim Performance

Adelman, a longtime assistant under Michael Malone, takes over as full-time head coach following a late-season playoff push and organizational changes.

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nterim head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets works the sidelines as his team plays the Memphis Grizzlies in the first quarter at Ball Arena on April 11, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.
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Head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets reacts to a call against his team during the second quarter of play between them and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Overview

  • David Adelman has been officially hired as the Denver Nuggets' full-time head coach, succeeding Michael Malone after a decade-long tenure.
  • Adelman served as interim head coach for the final three games of the 2024-25 regular season and led the team to a first-round playoff victory and a competitive seven-game series against Oklahoma City.
  • As a Nuggets assistant since 2017, Adelman played a key role in designing the offense around three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, earning respect within the organization and league-wide attention.
  • Adelman brings prior assistant coaching experience with the Orlando Magic and Minnesota Timberwolves and interviewed for multiple head coaching roles in 2024.
  • He is the son of Hall of Fame coach Rick Adelman, adding a family legacy to his extensive basketball background.