Rick Adelman Speaks with Wolves for First Time in a Week

Rick Adelman has missed the last five games attending to his hospitalized wife. Assistant coach Terry Porter is set to coach his sixth straight game replacing Adelman tonight against the LA Clippers. The Wolves have been reeling since Adelman’s departure, losing four straight. Adelman’s absence also coincides with Kevin Love breaking his right hand for the second time this season, which certainly has been a factor in recent play as well.

The Timberwolves appear to be dragging and significantly affected by the current stretch. Adelman had the opportunity to speak directly with the players for the first time since he left. While he has been watching games and offering advice to coaches throughout the last week, he has been unable to meet directly with the team to offer support and encouragement through this difficult stretch of the season.

“We miss him and we know he’s going through some hard stuff,” Ricky Rubio said after Adelman’s visit with the team. “But we are with him and we support him any time.”