Calvin Booth and Michael Malone Conflict Could Break Nuggets

In the Denver Nuggets‘ recent 113-122 loss to the Washington Wizards, star Nikola Jokic scored a career-high 56 points. As of right now, the Nuggets are ranked ninth in the Western Conference. In the midst of this, an NBA expert raised fan anxiety by bringing up the continuing dispute between general manager Calvin Booth and head coach Michael Malone.

Harrison Wind appeared on the DNVR Nuggets’ post-game show after the team’s latest game versus the Wizards. He noted that the continuous dispute between Malone and Booth appears to be the cause of the rift in the Nuggets’ locker room.

According to NBA analyst Harrison Wind: “There have been a lot of things bubbling under the surface for the last two seasons. It feels like it has all been building and it’s coming to a head now. You’ve got the Jamal portion of it, you’ve got the Calvin Booth-Michael Malone conflict, which has been a real thing. I’ve even heard that it has bled over to the locker room.”

Harrison pointed out that players are taking sides in the continuing dispute between Booth and Malone. Future team dynamics may be significantly impacted by this split.

Michael Malone’s Displeasure with the Work Ethics of Players

The Nuggets now have 11 wins and 10 losses for the 2024–25 season after their most recent defeat by the Wizards. The squad lost this important game even though Nikola Jokic scored a career-high 56 points. In a recent interview, the Serbian basketball player also discussed his feelings on the defeat.

In the current NBA regular season, the team has struggled to go on a winning streak. The head coach is upset about their recent defeat. Given this, Malone recently expressed his worries about the players in an interview.

Malone stated: “If you try to wait to start playing hard in this league, what happened tonight is exactly what’s going to happen to you.”

The Nuggets are getting ready for their next game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Supporters show cautious hope as they eagerly await enhancements in the team’s overall performance.

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