Head coach Mike D'Antoni Record 14–36 (.280) | Arena McNichols Sports Arena Playoff finish DNQ | |
Place Division: 6th (Midwest)
Conference: 13th (Western) Television Fox Sports Rocky Mountain, KWGN | ||
The 1998-99 NBA season was the Nuggets' 23rd season in the NBA and 32nd season as a franchise. During the offseason, the Nuggets acquired Nick Van Exel from the Los Angeles Lakers and Chauncey Billups from the Toronto Raptors. Despite the return of Antonio McDyess after playing one year with the Phoenix Suns, the Nuggets continued to struggle under new head coach Mike D'Antoni, as rookie Raef LaFrentz was out for the rest of the season with a knee injury after playing just twelve games. The Nuggets finished sixth in the Midwest Division with a 14–36 record. McDyess averaged 21.2 points, 10.7 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game while being selected to the All-NBA Third Team. This was also their final season playing at McNichols Sports Arena. Following the season, Danny Fortson and Eric Williams were both traded to the Boston Celtics.