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Nuggets make slew of front office, scouting hires, sources say

Several months after assuming top decision-making responsibilities for the Nuggets, general manager Calvin Booth is putting his stamp on the organization.

The Nuggets are hiring a slew of pro and college scouts, sources told The Denver Post.

Drew Nicholas, a former scout for the Sixers and Celtics, will be the Nuggets’ new director of scouting and oversee the department. Mike Penberthy, formerly an assistant coach for the Lakers, will join the organization as a pro scout and shooting coach. Chad Iske, an assistant coach for the Charlotte Hornets, will also join as a pro scout, as will Jarrett Stephens.