Michael Malone was fired by the Denver Nuggets this season. Their former head coach was quick to upset the fanbase in Colorado, before walking those comments back. Why were Denver fans upset with their old coach?

Michael Malone was fired just before the end of the regular season, and it sounds like his handling of Russell Westbrook may have been the straw that broke the camel's back.

Michael Malone isn't the Denver Nuggets coach anymore, but he's still going to make an appearance at the Western Conference finals. Malone is joining the ESPN broadcasting team for the series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Minnesota Timberwolves,

Denver Nuggets fans are upset with former head coach Michael Malone after his comments went viral following Game 1 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Nuggets don’t have a ton of avenues to improve their roster. Unless they’re willing to finally part with a member of their championship core.

The Denver Nuggets‘ season came to an end when they lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of their second-round playoff series. Before their postseason began, the organization made waves with a stunning decision to fire head coach Michael Malone.

Earlier this season, Michael Porter Jr. predicted changes to the Nuggets' core if Denver didn't win a championship. The time has come for that to be considered after Oklahoma City eliminated Denver in Sunday's Game 7 at Paycom Center.

Michael Malone's favoritism toward Russell Westbrook reportedly led to tension in the locker room before his exit from the Nuggets