Michael Malone extends contract with Nuggets

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[{"selector":"#anim-8a07a07c-5401-4aee-b65b-58bf9e98b88d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.179687404002955%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Denver Nuggets and Michael Malone agreed to an extension that makes him one of the NBA’s highest-paid coaches, ESPN reported Monday.

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[{"selector":"#anim-fa4a2c6f-4ad9-4309-b4de-df57f654f718 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-21.874999829338588%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Malone has been coaching the Nuggets since 2015-16, the fourth-longest tenure among NBA coaches behind Gregg Popovich of San Antonio Spurs, Erik Spoelstra of Miami Heat and Steve Kerr of Golden State Warriors.

[{"selector":"#anim-32c35089-8e59-4ddc-89ef-e884a493254a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.207386249603513%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Malone has compiled a 375-272 record with Denver after going 39-67 in parts of two seasons with the Sacramento Kings from 2013-14.

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