DENVER – The Denver Nuggets have signed coach Michael Malone to a contract extension through the 2022-23 season.
Malone has steadily helped build the Nuggets into a Western Conference contender since taking over in 2015-16. Denver advanced to the second round of the playoffs last season.
''His tireless work ethic and passion are clearly reflected in the continued improvement of our roster,'' Nuggets president of basketball operations Tim Connelly said Tuesday in a statement. ''We are all extremely excited for him to continue to lead our team as we try to build a championship-level organization.''
Malone guided the Nuggets to 33 wins in his first season at the helm.