Michael Malone agrees to coach Denver Nuggets

On Monday, the Nuggets came to an agreement to make Michael Malone their new head coach, according to an NBA source.

Fired by the Sacramento Kings in December after an 11-13 start, Malone landed on his feet with the Nuggets just six months later. He was 39-67 overall with Sacramento.

In Sacramento Malone built a foundation of discipline and defense. He has been a defensive specialist coach in many of his coaching stops. He'll get the chance to prove he can keep the offensive pace high as well, something Nuggets management said would be a focal point for the franchise.