September 13th, 2011 
Russ Loede 
Posted in The T’Wolves signed the uptempo coach they desired. The Minnesota Timberwolves have announced that they are hiring Rick Adelman as their next head coach. Ricky Rubio rejoices. News of Adelman’s deal first came out Monday, and the Timberwolves made the official announcement Tuesday morning. An introductory news conference will be held once the contract is [...]
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Former Rockets Coach Rick Adelman Rejected Mentor Role
Adelman Had Other Plans According to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, the Rockets wanted Rick Adelman back to help show the ropes to his potential successor. A guidance counselor? Adelman was uninterested in such a position. “We agreed to keep those conversations to ourselves,” Rockets GM Daryl Morey said last month. “We feel like [...]
Houston Rockets Will Not Retain Rick Adelman As Head Coach
It now appears that Rick Adelman will not return next season as the Houston Rockets head coach. There was speculation surrounding the security of his job near the middle of this season, and it has now been confirmed that Adelman will not return for the 2011 season. Houston made the decision to not renew Adelman’s contract, which [...]
Durant, Thunder Blast Rockets 116-99
Quick Stats: Despite being without Jeff Green (sprained left ankle), Oklahoma City shot 50% from the floor. Coming into the game with an NBA-low 16.4 assists per game, Thunder dished out a season-high 26 assists, season-low nine turnovers. The Thunder produced 52 points in the paint and made 26 points off of 17 turnovers from [...]
