Nuggets Are Hiring 1 Notable Former NBA Head Coach
Dave Joerger, a former NBA head coach, is set to give David Adelman veteran support after Denver’s first-round playoff exit.
- On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, the Denver Nuggets hired veteran NBA coach Dave Joerger as lead assistant coach under head coach David Adelman's staff, sources tell ESPN.
- The 52-year-old Joerger brings three decades of coaching experience, having previously served as head coach for the Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings before assistant stints with the Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia.
- Joerger's arrival addresses a critical defensive weakness; the Nuggets finished 21st in defensive rating over the past two seasons, while he has coached a top-12 defense in four of his last five assistant seasons.
- Adelman, 45, now gains an experienced right-hand man after taking over for Michael Malone in 2025, strengthening the coaching staff following last season's first-round exit to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
- With a talented roster led by MVP Nikola Jokic and All-Star Jamal Murray, the Nuggets aim to improve on their 54-28 record and compete deeper in the Western Conference.
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Nuggets Hire Dave Joerger As Lead Assistant For David Adelman
The Denver Nuggets have hired Dave Joerger as the lead assistant coach on David Adelman's staff. Joerger spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks under Doc Rivers. Joerger was previously a head coach six seasons. The veteran coach spent three years apiece leading the Memphis Grizzlies and the Sacramento Kings. He's also been an assistant with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Nuggets are hiring 1 notable former NBA head coach
Feb 5, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; A view of the Denver Nuggets logo on the court prior to the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports The Denver Nuggets are bringing in Dave to support David. Denver is hiring former NBA head coach Dave Joerger as an assistant coach, Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Monday. Joerger will now be serving as the team’s lead assistant under head coach Da…
Nuggets Hire Longtime NBA Coach As Lead Assistant Coach
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