The person who would immediately be the most qualified candidate for Denver’s GM job? He’s not in an NBA front office at the moment.

The Nuggets made a shocking decision with the firing of Michael Malone, but here’s a few potential replacements as head coach.

As the dust settles after the most recent head-scratcher — the Denver Nuggets firing Malone — The Athletic NBA staff got a few writers together to discuss: Are these unusual occurrences part of new trends or just a weird season?

Also out: general manager Calvin Booth, whose contract will not be renewed. The Nuggets said David Adelman will become the coach for the remainder of the season. Josh Kroenke, the vice chairman of Kroenke Sports and Entertainment,

Few things qualify as a surprise in a post-Luka-Doncic-traded-to-the-Lakers world. The Denver Nuggets’ decision to fire head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth is one of them. Two seasons removed from delivering the franchise’s first NBA championship,

Former Denver Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth responded to the team's surprising decision to not extend his contract beyond the 2024-25 season, just days before the end of the regular season. "I am greatly appreciative of the opportunity,

General manager Calvin Booth is also out, as the team is not planning to renew his contract. The Nuggets said David Adelman will become the coach for the remainder of the season.

The Denver Nuggets fired head coach Michael Malone on Tuesday with just three games left in the regular season. Denver also announced that general manager Calvin Booth will not return to the team next season.