FILE - Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Rick Adelman celebrates a defensive rebound by Ricky Rubio in the second half of an NBA basketball game against Oklahoma City Thunder, March 29, 2013 ,in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File) (Jim Mone, Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)
The NBA is mourning the loss of one of its true coaching legends with the passing of Rick Adelman on Monday.
Adelman, who was 79, served as Head Coach of five different NBA teams including the Rockets.
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He led Houston for four seasons beginning in 2007 through the 2011 campaign and finished with a 193-135 record.
Adelman was known for his long and successful run with the Trailblazers before a short stop with the Warriors and Kings before landing the Rockets job.
After Houston he finished his career with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Adelman retired in 2014 and closed out his career with 1,042 wins before being named to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021.
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