Former Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone saw his name get passed over in the latest coaching hiring cycle this offseason following his tumultuous exit from the Mile High––leaving the NBA champion head coach stuck without a team at his oversight for opening night for the first time since 2012.

Get to know the 2025-26 team here with a breakdown of the full roster, from Nikola Jokic to Denver’s two-way players.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić's talent makes Denver an elite team. Paired with a skilled supporting cast, including guard Jamal Murray and forward Aaron Gordon, it turns the Nuggets into genuine title contenders.

Nikola Jokić has won the league's MVP award three times, yet Denver has just one title. Here's how it plans on changing that this season.

Michael Malone wants to be on the sidelines again. The former Denver Nuggets head coach has made it clear that he wants to continue coaching on several occasions. The message was reiterated on Thursday night,

Aaron Gordon, in a bit of a funny coincidence, tied this embattled player's three-point record in the Nuggets' loss.