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Sports Illustrated |
Despite leading the team to an NBA Finals victory in 2023, Nuggets head coach Michael Malone was fired this past Tuesday alongside general manager Calvin Booth.
Forbes |
With three games left in the 2024-25 NBA regular season, the Denver Nuggets embarked upon a drastic shakeup Tuesday.
Reuters |
Jokic said the change with four games to play in the regular season sent an obvious message.

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