Denver Nuggets hire Dave Joerger as assistant coach for next season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 4:34 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Denver Nuggets announced the hiring of Dave Joerger as an assistant coach, who will serve as the top assistant to head coach David Adelman for the upcoming season. Joerger's addition comes after a quiet offseason for the Nuggets regarding roster changes. Prior to joining Denver, he was considered by teams in Australia and France. The Nuggets' coaching staff already includes several notable names, and the front office sought to add experience to support Adelman following their recent roster moves, including departures and new signings.
- •Dave Joerger joins the Nuggets as the top assistant coach.
- •Nuggets' coaching staff includes J.J. Barea and Rodney Billups.
- •Joerger has previous head coaching experience with Memphis and Sacramento.
- •The Nuggets have made limited roster changes this offseason.
- •Recent signings include Marvin Bagley III and Tyus Jones.
- 4:34 PMYahoo Sports — Denver Nuggets Officially Makes Major Addition to Coaching Staff Next Season
"The Denver Nuggets have been quiet this offseason in terms of their roster, but they did make one major addition to their coaching staff.In a press release, the Nuggets announced the signing of Dave Joerger as an assistant coach. Joerger will serve as head coach David Adelman‘s top assistant next season. “The Denver Nuggets have […] The post Denver Nuggets Officially Makes Major Addition to Coaching Staff Next Season appeared first on HEAVY.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- Basketball•Aug 6, 2026, 6:03 PMDillon Mitchell could reunite with St. John’s men’s basketball after new eligibility ruling
- NBA•Aug 6, 2026, 5:42 PMLakers predicted to trade $7M historic guard for ex-Warriors NBA champion Jonathan Kuminga
- NBA•Aug 6, 2026, 5:31 PMCavaliers reportedly in bidding war with Bucks, Clippers for $11M athletic 3-and-D NBA champion
- NBA•Aug 6, 2026, 3:40 PMSpurs trade idea brings in Stephen Curry and doesn’t move any young stars
- NBA•Aug 6, 2026, 3:25 PMRaptors attempted to trade $107M youngster for $186M center
- NBA•Aug 6, 2026, 3:09 PMLakers get Jonathan Kuminga update that involves team from same division
