Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone works the sidelines agianst the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024.

Michael Malone questioned the Nuggets’ effort after a 145-118 loss to the New York Knicks on Monday at Ball Arena, where Denver has now last four games this season. “Playing like you ac… ...

Nuggets coach Michael Malone hoped the loud one he issued postgame would. “We had a chance to clinch number one tonight and we talked about it this morning, the opportunity at hand,” he said.

Michael Malone says Nuggets haven’t had true rivalry during his 10-year tenure Not even the Nuggets-Timberwolves matchup qualifies as a rivalry, according to Michael Malone’s old-school standards.

The Nuggets have 10 days to get in shape, based on Michael Malone’s assessment. That’s the remaining time between their third preseason game — a 118-114 loss to Phoenix’s bench on Sunday ...

Nuggets coach Michael Malone made that clear to his locker room after a 105-86 loss to the Rockets completed a 1-4 road trip Friday night. “I just told them,” Malone said.

That is the main reason the Nuggets fired head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth on Tuesday. Frankly, if we get down to the nitty-gritty, it's the only reason that matters.

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone gestures during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Friday, April 4, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A ...

But Michael Malone has helped guide them to wins in 7 of their past 8 games. Injuries and COVID-19 related issues nearly derailed the Nuggets season. Sports newsletter 🏈's best, via 📧 Studio ...

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone directs his team in the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 in Denver.

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone finishes practice during the team’s training camp at the UCSD campus in La Jolla, California on Friday, September 30, 2022.

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone watches the action against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter of Denver’s 122-117 win on Saturday, October 22, 2022.