Rick Adelman, Hall of Fame NBA coach, dies at 79

sportsJun 1, 202615523

Rick Adelman, the Hall of Fame NBA coach WHO won 1,042 games over 29 NBA seasons, has died at 79. He served 23 seasons as an NBA head coach and ranks 10th all-time in coaching victories. Adelman led the Portland Trail Blazers to two NBA Finals and later coached the Sacramento Kings for eight seasons during the franchise's standout era. His offense-focused schemes and patient play-calling reshaped multiple teams and secured his Hall of Fame legacy, making him one of the most influential coaches of his generation.

The Athletic

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NEWS: Hall of Fame basketball coach Rick Adelman has died at 79, the Sacramento Kings announced Monday. A cause of death was not disclosed.

1298d ago

The Oregonian

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Rick Adelman, a Hall of Fame basketball coach who twice guided the Portland Trail Blazers to the NBA finals, died Monday from unknown causes. He was 79. www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

777d ago

Rithy2

When I think of RIP City, I think of Rick! RIP

Law Murray 📘

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The Sacramento Kings have confirmed the passing of Hall of Fame head coach Rick Adelman and have provided the following statement

588d ago

markjonesespn.bsky.social

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Hall Of Fame coach Rick Adelman passing away at 79 years old. It’s a poignant,gut wrenching day for the basketball community. In Portland where he took the Blazers to the Finals. In Sacramento..He coached the Kings from 1999-2006 and took them to within a game of the NBA Finals. RIP Coach🙏🏽

557d ago

Luke Knox

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Rick Adelman with Chris Webber and Mike Bibby, 2003. RIP, Coach.

Sacramento Kings' forward Chris Webber (L), guard Mike Bibby (C) and coach Rick Adelman (R) go over a game plan during the last minutes of their NBA game against the Los Angeles Lakers' at ARCO Arena 20 March 2003 in Sacramento, California. Webber scored 26 points in the game as the Kings defeated the Lakers 107-99. AFP PHOTO/John G. MABANGLO (Photo by JOHN G. MABANGLO / AFP) (Photo credit should read JOHN G. MABANGLO/AFP via Getty Images)

518d ago

J.E. Skeets

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Hall of Fame basketball coach Rick Adelman has died at 79. His 1,042 wins are the 10th most in NBA history. He was a legend. Peace and love to his family, friends, and former players. 🕊️ nyti.ms/3QfpsVl

418d ago

Anjali Nyquist

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The Rick Adelman era of the Wolves wasn’t always pretty but I was there for it all and it solidified my fandom for sure. It definitely left a mark on me and he definitely leaves a mark on the league. RIP.

377d ago