Nuggets vice chairman Josh Kroenke made the decision to fire coach Michael Malone and GM Calvin Booth last week, after contemplating the move since November. Despite the team's success, Kroenke felt that internal discord was affecting their performance, leading to the decision to make a change. The Nuggets have since won all three games under interim coach David Adelman, securing a fourth seed in the Western Conference.
Kroenke acknowledged the clash between Malone and Booth over roster philosophies and emphasized the need to rejuvenate the team's energy ahead of the playoffs. He dispelled rumors about not trading forward Michael Porter Jr., expressing a commitment to improving the team. Kroenke plans to conduct a search for permanent replacements after the season, with Ben Tenzer serving as interim GM for the playoff run.