The Nuggets have lost both of their lead assistants this offseason - what gives?
According to the esteemed Chris Dempsey of the Denver Post, Ed Pinckney has stepped down as lead assistant for the Denver Nuggets.
#Nuggets assistant coach Ed Pinckney has resigned from the staff. Wes Unseld has been promoted to lead assistant.
— Chris Dempsey (@chrisadempsey) July 13, 2016
Ed Pinckney resigning from the Nuggets coaching staff is startling. Was a big get for Michael Malone last season
— Jeff Morton (@KingOfThornton) July 13, 2016
That marks the second time this offseason that Denver has lost a lead assistant.