The Denver Nuggets have been impressed by Melvin Hunt so far as interim head coach and will at least consider him during the coaching search.

"As an organization, we have all been impressed with the job Melvin has done thus far," Tim Connelly said. "When the season concludes, he will be one of the candidates as we begin an exhaustive search to find a head coach."

The Nuggets fired Brian Shaw this season and are 6-3 under Hunt.