David Adelman led the Nuggets to the playoffs after taking over for Michael Malone on the eve of the postseason. NBA.com Staff David Adelman and the Nuggets are turning their attention to next season after a seven-game semifinal loss to the Thunder.

Adelman will begin his first season at the helm with a head start on the franchise’s all-time wins list. As interim coach, he finished the 2024-25 season a perfect 3-0.

The Denver Nuggets have agreed on a deal to make David Adelman the franchise's next head coach, sources told ESPN. Adelman went 3-0 in regular season after taking over as the interim replacement for Michael Malone and then won a playoff series,