NBA · Northwest · Est. 1967 · Ball Arena
Denver Nuggets
Current Leadership
Owner
Real estate and sports mogul Stan Kroenke purchased the Nuggets in 2000 as part of his growing sports empire that includes the Los Angeles Rams, Arsenal FC, Colorado Avalanche, and Colorado Rapids. Under his ownership, the Nuggets won their first NBA championship in franchise history in 2023, led by MVP Nikola Jokic. Kroenke also built Ball Arena (formerly Pepsi Center) and the surrounding entertainment district.
Co-Owner
Ann Walton Kroenke, an heiress to the Walmart fortune and wife of Stan Kroenke, shares ownership of the Nuggets and the Kroenke Sports & Entertainment portfolio. The Walton family wealth has provided the financial backbone for the Kroenke family's expansive sports holdings across multiple leagues and continents.
Head Coach
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| David Adelman | Head Coach | 2025 |
Assistant Coaches
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Jared Dudley | Lead Assistant Coach | 2025 |
| Andrew Munson | Assistant Coach | 2022 |
| Ognjen Stojakovic | Assistant Coach | 2022 |
| J.J. Barea | Assistant Coach | 2025 |
| Chase Buford | Assistant Coach | 2025 |
| Mike Moser | Assistant Coach | 2025 |
Front Office
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Kroenke | Governor & Team President | 2010 |
Historical Figures
Owner
Ascent Entertainment Group CEO Charlie Lyons oversaw the Nuggets during a transitional period that included the construction of the Pepsi Center. Financial difficulties at Ascent led to the sale of the franchise to Stan Kroenke in 2000.
Owner
Houston businessman Sidney Shlenker purchased the Nuggets in 1989 but quickly ran into financial trouble. His brief and turbulent ownership nearly led to the franchise's relocation before COMSAT Video Enterprises stepped in to purchase the team in 1992.