The event that unfolded on April 8 sent shockwaves to the Mile High city. Head coach Michael Malone and GM Calvin Booth found their way out of the franchise. Did someone take this decision on a whim? Or did someone carefully plan the concept and then execute it? Surely, the front office was looking for a massive shake, and Nikola Jokic reportedly had some ideas. But now that the place is vacant, looking for the perfect mastermind to fill in the gap, the Nuggets may have found one.

Dan Hurley. Yes, you read that right. UConn men’s legendary head coach is reportedly eyeing a move from the NCAA to the NBA. Last year, he rejected the Los Angeles Lakers’ offer to replace Darvin Ham. But now, maybe, just maybe, it’s time for a change.

League insider Sean Wright stirred the pot by reporting that UConn men’s head coach is eyeing a jump to the NBA and has his sights set on the Denver Nuggets. According to Wright’s sources, the interest is mutual, and talks with the Nuggets’ front office could be heating up sooner than expected. This means Nikola Jokic & Co., who are now functioning under interim coach David Adelman, could finally get their new ringmaster. That’s not all; they get to operate under the ever-iconic Dan Hurley!

Hurley masterminded UConn’s back-to-back NCAA titles in 2023 and 2024 and earned recognition as a college basketball icon. His rise earned him top honors, including Naismith and Big East Coach of the Year, drawing NBA interest—most notably from the Lakers. Although he famously turned down their offer, sticking with his $50 million UConn deal. And the story may be shifting. Despite once vowing not to use NBA talks as leverage, recent buzz suggests Hurley might be rethinking his stance.

Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets fans remain skeptical of Dan Hurley’s fit, drawing parallels to former coach Malone, whose tough style reportedly bred locker room tension despite his 60.2% win rate. Speculation swirls again about a possible leverage move. With only 2 regular season games left, urgency builds. The Nuggets must act fast to secure both a GM and head coach before the playoffs begin.

And while the Nuggets’ front office has a lot of thinking and decision-making to do, their superstar Serbian has picked the perfect offseason plan for himself. Nikola has nothing but gold in his sight.

Amidst Nuggets’ Dan Hurley hopes, Nikola Jokic sets a massive target for himself

Serbia is chasing a golden script—silver at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, bronze at the Paris Olympics, and now aiming for EuroBasket glory in 2025. But there’s a catch. Health must hold, and the band must stay together. Luckily, 3-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and key stars are on board, that is, as long as Coach Pesic stays in charge.

Meanwhile, Serbia has locked in its EuroBasket journey, with group stage battles set in Riga. From August 27 to September 14, they’ll clash with Latvia, the Czech Republic, Turkiye, Estonia, and Portugal. Covic hinted at a secret pact—smiles, sighs, and all—stressing that health is the key. Cyprus, Finland, Poland, and Latvia will host the stage.

So, while the Nuggets race to find their next genius, possibly in Dan Hurley, Nikola Jokic has locked in his own mission—EuroBasket gold. With 2 games left and no head coach or GM, Denver’s clock is ticking. Meanwhile, Serbia’s countdown to Riga begins. One team seeks a leader, the other chases legacy.