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Nikola Jokic Had Powerful Message About Nuggets After First Game Since Michael Malone Firing

The Nuggets' star thinks the "beast" has been awoken.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 10, 2025

Nikola Jokic Had One Major Frustration With Nuggets Before Michael Malone Firing

The Nuggets shockingly fired Malone on Tuesday with just three games left of the regular season.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 9, 2025

Warriors' Steve Kerr Had Dark Comment About Nuggets Firing Michael Malone

Denver gave Malone the boot on Tuesday.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 9, 2025

Shaquille O'Neal Questions Timing of Nuggets' Decision to Fire Michael Malone

Shaq weighed in on the Nuggets' dramatic coaching shakeup just prior to end of the regular season.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 9, 2025

Nuggets Owner Gave His Team Two Simple Goals After Michael Malone Firing

Malone was shockingly fired with just three games left in the regular season.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 8, 2025

Shams Charania Reveals Nuggets' Primary Motivation Behind Firing Michael Malone

The ESPN insider went in-depth as to why Denver made the stunning decision with the playoffs just over a week away.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 8, 2025

NBA Analyst Says Michael Malone, Calvin Booth 'Never Liked Each Other' Before Nuggets Firing

There reportedly was tension within Denver's walls.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 8, 2025

Michael Malone's March Quote About Nuggets' Effort Resurfaces After His Firing

Malone bemoaned his team's effort and hinted that some players tune him out after a bad loss to the Trail Blazers.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 8, 2025

Nuggets Ownership Explains Decision to Fire Coach Michael Malone Right Before Playoffs

"This decision was not made lightly and was evaluated very carefully," Nuggets VP Josh Kroenke said in a statement.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 8, 2025

Michael Malone's Firing by the Nuggets Tied an Unenviable NBA Record

The ex-Denver boss is in strange company.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 8, 2025