ESPN BREAKING NEWS
CONFIRMED: Just Moments Ago, Denver Nuggets Basketball Head Coach David Adelman Steps Down Due to Significant Error Facing Organization
October 22, 2025 — Denver, CO
In a stunning and unexpected turn of events, the Denver Nuggets have officially confirmed that head coach David Adelman has stepped down from his position, effective immediately. The announcement was made by the organization Wednesday morning, sending shockwaves across the NBA community just weeks into the 2025–26 season.
According to team sources, Adelman’s resignation comes in the wake of what is being described as a “significant internal error” involving organizational operations. While specific details have not yet been disclosed, multiple reports indicate that the situation may have stemmed from a miscommunication within the coaching staff that impacted team compliance with league protocols.
Nuggets Release Official Statement
The Nuggets issued a brief statement following the news:
> “We have accepted the resignation of Head Coach David Adelman. The Denver Nuggets organization remains committed to maintaining the highest professional standards, and we thank Coach Adelman for his dedication and leadership during his tenure. Further details will be provided as they become available.”
Assistant coach Popeye Jones is expected to assume interim head coaching duties while the team searches for a permanent replacement.
A Sudden End to a Promising Era
Adelman, who took over full-time head coaching duties after Michael Malone’s departure in 2024, was seen as one of the brightest young minds in basketball. A longtime assistant under Malone, he helped lead Denver to its first NBA championship in 2023 and was instrumental in the continued development of superstar center Nikola Jokić and rising star Jamal Murray.
Under Adelman, the Nuggets entered the 2025 season with championship aspirations once again. The team currently sits near the top of the Western Conference standings, making his sudden exit all the more shocking.
League and Player Reaction
Around the league, players and analysts alike have expressed surprise and disappointment.
Former Nugget and ESPN analyst Chauncey Billups said on NBA Countdown:
> “David Adelman brought a sense of continuity and trust to that locker room. Whatever happened behind the scenes must’ve been serious, because he had that team locked in for another deep playoff run.”
Several Nuggets players, including Jokić and Murray, reportedly learned of the decision shortly before it was made public.
What Comes Next for Denver
The organization now faces the difficult task of finding stability in the wake of Adelman’s departure. With the team still in contention, management will likely look for a coach capable of maintaining Denver’s elite offensive system while addressing the internal issues that led to this decision.
Despite the turmoil, the Nuggets’ championship core remains intact — and with veteran leadership and strong chemistry, the team is expected to remain competitive as the season continues.
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