The Denver Nuggets are rewarding head coach Michael Malone for winning the first NBA title for the franchise last season. According to ESPN’s NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski, Malone has received a new contract extension that makes him one of the league’s highest-paid coaches.

The details of the agreement are still unknown, but it is believed that the extension ties Malone to the Nuggets at least through the 2026-27 season. He is currently the fourth longest-serving head coach in the NBA behind  San Antonio Spurs’ Gregg Popovich, Miami Heat’s Erik Spoelstra, and Golden State Warriors’ Steve Kerr.

If the reports about the financial package are correct, he will likely earn north of $10 million annually. Currently, the highest-paid coaches in the NBA are Popovich, who signed a five-year, $80 million contract extension in the summer, and Monty Williams, who agreed to a six-year, $78.5 million deal in June to coach the Detroit Pistons.

Michael Malone started his NBA coaching career in the early 2000s with the New York Knicks. After serving as an assistant with several other franchises, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, Malone was hired as the head coach of the Sacramento Kings in 2013. He spent just over one year with the Kings, posting 28 – 54 in his first season and being fired after going 11-13 to start the 2014–15 campaign.

Malone received a chance for redemption from the Nuggets, who hired him ahead of the 2015–16 season. While his early years with the franchise were full of ups and downs, Malone steadied the ship in 2018–19 and led Denver to a 54-28 record and Conference Semi-finals appearances. This was followed by four more consecutive postseason trips, including winning an NBA Championship in dominant fashion in 2022-23.

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Denver Nuggets are really pleased with the job that their head coach Michael Malone did with the team these past few years, and they decided to show it. After giving Malone an extension last year, Nuggets decided to double down on the commitment and have now signed the 48-year-old to a deal that runs through the 2022/23 NBA season.

The Nuggets officially confirmed the deal on their social media but did not disclose the financial terms of the agreement.

“His tireless work ethic and passion are clearly reflected in the continued improvement of our roster,” – said Nuggets’ president of basketball operations Tim Connelly Connelly in a statement. “We are all extremely excited for him to continue to lead our team as we try to build a championship-level organization.”

Even though the Western Conference is tougher than ever, Nuggets have been great this season. They are currently on a seven-game winning streak and have a 21-8 record, which is enough for second place in the West.

“None of this would be possible without the hard work, dedication, and trust from our players as well as the entire coaching staff,” said Malone after inking the deal. “I’d also like to thank the amazing fans in Denver who have helped make Pepsi Center one of the toughest places to play in the NBA once again. I look forward to continuing our ultimate goal of winning NBA championships.”

Michael Malone was hired by Denver Nuggets in 2015, being met with a start of a tough rebuild. The Nuggets missed the playoffs in the first three seasons under Malone but increased their win totals each season. Finally, the team managed to break out last season, when they finished second in the West and reached Conference Semifinals.

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The Denver Nuggets are rewarding head coach Michael Malone for winning the first NBA title for the franchise last season. According to ESPN’s NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski, Malone has received a new contract extension that makes him one of the league’s highest-paid coaches.

The details of the agreement are still unknown, but it is believed that the extension ties Malone to the Nuggets at least through the 2026-27 season. He is currently the fourth longest-serving head coach in the NBA behind  San Antonio Spurs’ Gregg Popovich, Miami Heat’s Erik Spoelstra, and Golden State Warriors’ Steve Kerr.

If the reports about the financial package are correct, he will likely earn north of $10 million annually. Currently, the highest-paid coaches in the NBA are Popovich, who signed a five-year, $80 million contract extension in the summer, and Monty Williams, who agreed to a six-year, $78.5 million deal in June to coach the Detroit Pistons.

Michael Malone started his NBA coaching career in the early 2000s with the New York Knicks. After serving as an assistant with several other franchises, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, Malone was hired as the head coach of the Sacramento Kings in 2013. He spent just over one year with the Kings, posting 28 – 54 in his first season and being fired after going 11-13 to start the 2014–15 campaign.

Malone received a chance for redemption from the Nuggets, who hired him ahead of the 2015–16 season. While his early years with the franchise were full of ups and downs, Malone steadied the ship in 2018–19 and led Denver to a 54-28 record and Conference Semi-finals appearances. This was followed by four more consecutive postseason trips, including winning an NBA Championship in dominant fashion in 2022-23.

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Denver Nuggets are really pleased with the job that their head coach Michael Malone did with the team these past few years, and they decided to show it. After giving Malone an extension last year, Nuggets decided to double down on the commitment and have now signed the 48-year-old to a deal that runs through the 2022/23 NBA season.

The Nuggets officially confirmed the deal on their social media but did not disclose the financial terms of the agreement.

“His tireless work ethic and passion are clearly reflected in the continued improvement of our roster,” – said Nuggets’ president of basketball operations Tim Connelly Connelly in a statement. “We are all extremely excited for him to continue to lead our team as we try to build a championship-level organization.”

Even though the Western Conference is tougher than ever, Nuggets have been great this season. They are currently on a seven-game winning streak and have a 21-8 record, which is enough for second place in the West.

“None of this would be possible without the hard work, dedication, and trust from our players as well as the entire coaching staff,” said Malone after inking the deal. “I’d also like to thank the amazing fans in Denver who have helped make Pepsi Center one of the toughest places to play in the NBA once again. I look forward to continuing our ultimate goal of winning NBA championships.”

Michael Malone was hired by Denver Nuggets in 2015, being met with a start of a tough rebuild. The Nuggets missed the playoffs in the first three seasons under Malone but increased their win totals each season. Finally, the team managed to break out last season, when they finished second in the West and reached Conference Semifinals.

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