NBA: Wolves, Adelman to part ways after three seasons

Rick Adelman will not return as head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves next season, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, citing a decision-making source who said there is “zero” chance he comes back.
Adelman was 97-133 in his three seasons in Minnesota and the Timberwolves were 40-42 in 2013-14. They last made the playoffs at the end of the 2003-04 season.
Adelman has an opt-out clause in his contract, and was set to make $6 million next season. Speaking about the job last month, Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor said the health of Adelman’s wife, Mary Kay, would be a major consideration.
“I think that a lot of it has to do with (Adelman’s) family and what he thinks is best for his family,” Taylor said. “I know he loves coaching, so that’s not the issue. I just think he has to determine what’s in the best interest for his family right now.”
Adelman has a 1,042-749 record in 23 seasons in the NBA with Portland, Golden State, Sacramento and Houston.
Team president Flip Saunders could move from the front office to the bench, but there is reportedly interest from the franchise in former Timberwolves guard Fred Hoiberg, who led Iowa State to the Sweet 16.
The job could be attractive in that it offers stability with 12 players on the current roster under contract for next season. All-Star forward Kevin Love is scheduled to be a free agent at the end of the 2014-15 season.