Nuggets Shockingly Blow Up Front Office, Fire HC Michael Malone and GM Calvin Booth
April 8, 2025
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Seth Quinn is a contributing sports writer based in Massachusetts. His focus is on sports, primarily the NFL and NBA. He has in depth knowledge of the NFL and NBA as a whole, being a fan of both leagues for over 20 years. Seth joined Newsweek in 2025 after previously writing for Athlon Sports, Fansided, and as an intern with Syracuse.com. He is a graduate from Syracuse University both as a undergraduate and graduate student. You can get in touch with Seth by emailing s.quinn@newsweek.com. You can find him on X @SethFQuinn.
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The Denver Nuggets have somehow one-upped the Memphis Grizzlies by firing their own head coach Michael Malone, as well as general manager Calvin Booth. The world was shocked at the firing of Malone, but it was revealed that Booth was also added to the front office sweep.
Read more: Nuggets Shockingly Fire Michael Malone Ahead of Playoffs
The team currently sits at 47-32 and in the fourth spot in the Western Conference.
After winning the title two seasons ago, firing Malone and Booth is about as shocking as it gets, especially right before the NBA playoffs, where they will certainly be a significant part of given they have perennial MVP candidate Nikola Jokic.
Head Coach Michael Malone reacts on the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Ball Arena on April 6, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. Head Coach Michael Malone reacts on the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Ball Arena on April 6, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. Justin Edmonds/Getty Images
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