Timberwolves Confirm Agreement With Adelman

The Timberwolves have confirmed an agreement with Rick Adelman to become their new head coach.   Adelman was chosen over finalist Don Nelson for the job.  Adelman is a 65-year old veteran head coach of 20 NBA seasons.  He has a record of 945 wins and 616 loses.  Adelman has coached at Portland, Golden State, Sacramento and most recently Houston.

Timberwolves forward Kevin Love is a former teammate of Adelman's son when both were living in Oregon.  Love told the Minneapolis Star Tribune that Adelman is a great head coach.  Adelman replaces Kurt Rambis who was fired after just 2 seasons with the Wolves and a combined 32 wins.