The Denver Nuggets have made a strategic move by hiring Jared Dudley as the top assistant coach under head coach David Adelman. This decision marks an exciting new chapter for the franchise as Adelman embarks on his first season. Dudley, who has experience coaching with the Dallas Mavericks, brings a wealth of knowledge after guiding the team to the NBA Finals in 2024. His hiring comes as part of Adelman’s restructuring of the coaching staff, which has already seen the addition of JJ Barea and Rodney Billups.

In another move, Vlatko Cancar will not return to the Nuggets, opting instead to pursue opportunities in Europe, potentially joining the EuroLeague club Olimpia Milano. Cancar's departure signifies a shift in the roster following Denver's championship run last season, where he played a role off the bench. As the Nuggets prepare for their Summer League practices, with assistant Andrew Munson at the helm, the organization seems poised for a fresh start.