Denver Nuggets hire Austin Dufault as assistant coach and VP of player development

The Denver Nuggets have hired Austin Dufault as their Assistant Coach and Vice President of Player Development, sources confirm. Dufault joins the Nuggets after serving as the Director of Player Development for the Chicago Bulls and previously as an assistant coach with the Detroit Pistons. A former Colorado Buffaloes forward, Dufault returns to his home state with this new role. His hiring is part of the Nuggets' efforts to enhance their coaching staff ahead of the upcoming season.

• 4:29 PMYahoo Sports — The Denver Nuggets are hiring Austin Dufault as …