The wife of Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Rick Adelman has been hospitalized for some time now, and that has understandably taken a toll on Rick. It has made it difficult for him to focus on basketball. Previously, there was speculation that Rick may step down so that he could devote all of his attention on his wife, and it looks like that may be the case this summer. If it is, we can all certainly understand his decision and wish his family the best.
The strong sense from some people around the league who know Rick Adelman is that he will retire this summer…
with two years left on his contract as Timberwolves coach.
Adelman told me March 21 that he will think about walking away unless doctors can diagnose and successfully treat a health issue with his wife. He does not want to start 2013-14 with that unresolved and face the possibility of another leave of absence.
But at least some who know him take it a step further and say retirement is not only a real option, it is likely. One person who has talked with Adelman said that unless the family gets some very good news about Mary Kay, it would be a big surprise if Rick returned.
