In a surprising move, Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Jared Dudley is set to join the Denver Nuggets as their top assistant under head coach David Adelman. This marks another loss for the Mavericks, who have seen several key assistants depart for elevated roles with other teams. However, Dallas is countering this by finalizing a deal to bring in Frank Vogel as the lead assistant coach under Jason Kidd. Dudley, a former NBA player with a 14-year career, brings a wealth of experience to the Nuggets' coaching staff and was a candidate for the Phoenix Suns' head coaching position earlier this offseason.
The Nuggets have been making waves both on and off the court, with Adelman taking over as the full-time head coach after leading the team to a strong finish last season. Alongside the coaching changes, Denver has also revamped its front office, moving to a co-partnership model between Ben Tenzer and Jonathan Wallace. In addition to these organizational shifts, the Nuggets have been active in free agency, making moves to bolster their roster with trades for Cameron Johnson and Jonas Valanciunas, as well as agreements with Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr. Fans of the NBA will be eagerly watching to see how Dudley's presence impacts the Nuggets' performance in the upcoming season.