Following Michael Malone’s unexpected exit from the Denver Nuggets, the team bounced back with a win over the Sacramento Kings. Still, his departure continues to stir controversy as new revelations shed light on the true reasons behind his sudden exit.

The Denver Nuggets drew widespread criticism this week following the abrupt firing of head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth on Tuesday. Malone, the franchise’s winningest coach, was dismissed despite the team remaining in the playoff picture with just two games left in the regular season.