Vinny Benedetto: Nuggets win it 124-116. Got a little dicey late, but the Nuggets win a massive one. Christian Braun leads Denver with 25 points. Michael Porter and Aaron Gordon score 21 apiece. Nikola Jokic with 20-12-11 and 4 steals. Jalen Pickett with 18 points on 5-7 3PT. Zach LaVine 27 and 11 assists for the Kings.
Source: Bluesky
Source: Bluesky
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Alright Nuggets fans, it’s time for Game 80 of the season vs the Kings.
No Michael Malone. No Calvin Booth. Not anymore. How do the Nuggets respond?
Let’s basketball. – 10:14 PM
Alright Nuggets fans, it’s time for Game 80 of the season vs the Kings.
No Michael Malone. No Calvin Booth. Not anymore. How do the Nuggets respond?
Let’s basketball. – 10:14 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
David Adelman talks about taking the interim head coaching role following the firing of Michael Malone, needing to change the vibe with the Nuggets, his first game coming in Sacramento where his father Rick was revered, and the conversation he had with his dad ahead of tonight’s pic.x.com/UHljcRdaTy – 8:46 PM
David Adelman talks about taking the interim head coaching role following the firing of Michael Malone, needing to change the vibe with the Nuggets, his first game coming in Sacramento where his father Rick was revered, and the conversation he had with his dad ahead of tonight’s pic.x.com/UHljcRdaTy – 8:46 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Listening to David Adelman’s press conference after taking over for Michael Malone.
I’m so impressed by him. His words, his professionalism, and his determination during the home stretch of a season. Rooting for him.
Of course, his dad Rick Adelman is a legend in Sac. – 8:41 PM
Listening to David Adelman’s press conference after taking over for Michael Malone.
I’m so impressed by him. His words, his professionalism, and his determination during the home stretch of a season. Rooting for him.
Of course, his dad Rick Adelman is a legend in Sac. – 8:41 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Domantas Sabonis talks about the 3-3 road trip for his Kings, getting ready to host the Nuggets in the first game since Michael Malone was fired, and locking themselves into the Play-In Tournament. pic.x.com/CrXIL1skYu – 3:29 PM
Domantas Sabonis talks about the 3-3 road trip for his Kings, getting ready to host the Nuggets in the first game since Michael Malone was fired, and locking themselves into the Play-In Tournament. pic.x.com/CrXIL1skYu – 3:29 PM
Jason Beede @therealBeede
Much like most of the NBA, #Magic guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope couldn’t believe the Nuggets fired Michael Malone:
“Shocking,” Caldwell-Pope, who was a part of Denver’s 2023 title-winning squad, said. “… I didn’t think it would happen.”
More inside: orlandosentinel.com/2025/04/09/orl… – 3:25 PM
Much like most of the NBA, #Magic guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope couldn’t believe the Nuggets fired Michael Malone:
“Shocking,” Caldwell-Pope, who was a part of Denver’s 2023 title-winning squad, said. “… I didn’t think it would happen.”
More inside: orlandosentinel.com/2025/04/09/orl… – 3:25 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
On the Suns being on the brink of play-in elimination, and the hard truths that last night’s lifeless loss (and Michael Malone’s firing) revealed about this team: bit.ly/4jdg6CE – 3:16 PM
On the Suns being on the brink of play-in elimination, and the hard truths that last night’s lifeless loss (and Michael Malone’s firing) revealed about this team: bit.ly/4jdg6CE – 3:16 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
The Nuggets have parted ways with head coach Michael Malone and GM Calvin Booth.
@TheFrankIsola doesn’t understand the decision just days before the playoffs begin pic.x.com/QiD8ePGyCQ – 1:45 PM
The Nuggets have parted ways with head coach Michael Malone and GM Calvin Booth.
@TheFrankIsola doesn’t understand the decision just days before the playoffs begin pic.x.com/QiD8ePGyCQ – 1:45 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernandez on the state of NBA coaching after Taylor Jenkins and Michael Malone were fired: “I love our owner (Joe Tsai). I love my GM (Sean Marks) and the people I work for. I’m a positive person, so I’m going to come into work every day thinking that pic.x.com/vyi313RLEU – 12:03 PM
Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernandez on the state of NBA coaching after Taylor Jenkins and Michael Malone were fired: “I love our owner (Joe Tsai). I love my GM (Sean Marks) and the people I work for. I’m a positive person, so I’m going to come into work every day thinking that pic.x.com/vyi313RLEU – 12:03 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
A Suns loss or Mavs win will officially eliminate Phoenix from the play-in. I wrote about how that Warriors beatdown, the Suns’ postgame comments, and Michael Malone’s firing revealed hard truths that have everyone waiting to record the time of death: bit.ly/4jdg6CE – 12:03 PM
A Suns loss or Mavs win will officially eliminate Phoenix from the play-in. I wrote about how that Warriors beatdown, the Suns’ postgame comments, and Michael Malone’s firing revealed hard truths that have everyone waiting to record the time of death: bit.ly/4jdg6CE – 12:03 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Zeljko Obradovic believes that Michael Malone’s decision to make Nikola Jokic the offensive facilitator and ball handler was a game-changer for his career 👏 pic.x.com/LUNmDRVf8i – 11:46 AM
Zeljko Obradovic believes that Michael Malone’s decision to make Nikola Jokic the offensive facilitator and ball handler was a game-changer for his career 👏 pic.x.com/LUNmDRVf8i – 11:46 AM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
The Hoop Collective discusses Luka’s return to Dallas — right up until the moment we were rudely interrupted by the Nuggets firing Michael Malone @WindhorstESPN @TimBontemps youtu.be/UnzWj2Mk_W4?si… – 10:21 AM
The Hoop Collective discusses Luka’s return to Dallas — right up until the moment we were rudely interrupted by the Nuggets firing Michael Malone @WindhorstESPN @TimBontemps youtu.be/UnzWj2Mk_W4?si… – 10:21 AM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
What’s next for Denver after firing Michael Malone? 👀
Our NBA insiders debate the Nuggets’ shocking move 👇 spr.ly/6011FQU9P – 8:35 AM
What’s next for Denver after firing Michael Malone? 👀
Our NBA insiders debate the Nuggets’ shocking move 👇 spr.ly/6011FQU9P – 8:35 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Tune into The Starting Lineup with @TheFrankIsola & @Scalabrine!
Michael Malone & Calvin Booth Out in DEN
🏀 Luka Ejected. Returns to Dallas Tonight
Celtics Win in OT
🎙 @bdameris at 8:30am ET
📻 Listen Live: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive
📱 Call the Show: 855-622-5867 pic.x.com/1Q6iKhzn4x – 7:02 AM
Tune into The Starting Lineup with @TheFrankIsola & @Scalabrine!
Michael Malone & Calvin Booth Out in DEN🏀 Luka Ejected. Returns to Dallas Tonight
Celtics Win in OT🎙 @bdameris at 8:30am ET
📻 Listen Live: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive
📱 Call the Show: 855-622-5867 pic.x.com/1Q6iKhzn4x – 7:02 AM
More on this storyline
NBA on ESPN: “They felt this team needed a jolt to end the season. Going into the playoffs, they want to inject this team with some life.” @ShamsCharania shares insights on why Nuggets ownership decided to fire head coach Michael Malone, and how Nikola Jokic might respond. pic.x.com/oZ8LIh4ljQ -via Twitter @ESPNNBA / April 9, 2025
Ownership, sources say, are not willing to give up on this season despite everything that’s happened. The window is always open if you have Nikola Jokic, and they are willing to do anything to change that. Ownership believed the team was headed for a first-round or play-in exit. What’s the advantage in waiting if you’re confident in that prediction? -via The Denver Dig / April 9, 2025