Dave Joerger agrees to become Nuggets' lead assistant

The former head coach joins David Adelman for 2026-27

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 281 min read

Longtime NBA coach Dave Joerger has agreed on a deal to become the lead assistant coach for the Denver Nuggets on head c Via @ShamsCharania on X

What happened: Joerger will take the top assistant role on David Adelman's staff after spending 2025-26 as an NBA assistant. ESPN's Shams Charania reported the agreement.

Why it matters: The hire gives Adelman a veteran No. 2 as Denver reshapes its bench for 2026-27. Joerger adds prior lead-assistant and head-coaching experience.

By the numbers: Joerger has six seasons of NBA head-coaching experience. His clubs made three playoff appearances, while his minor-league teams won five championships in seven seasons.

What to watch: Denver's formal announcement and the division of bench responsibilities are next to watch.

Sources

@ShamsCharania 2026-07-28T01:39:53.613695+00:00

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