NBA Hall of Fame coach Rick Adelman dies at 79
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Rick Adelman, a former NBA player and Hall of Fame coach, passed away at 79, as announced by the league on June 1. Adelman is recognized for his successful coaching career, tallying 1,042 wins and ranking 10th all-time in NBA history. He coached for 23 seasons, with the Portland Trail Blazers, leading them to two NBA Finals appearances in 1990 and 1992. Adelman was celebrated for his leadership qualities and contributions to the game, with tributes acknowledging his impact on the basketball community. His cause of death has not been disclosed.
- •Rick Adelman died on June 1 at the age of 79.
- •He ranks 10th all-time in NBA coaching wins with 1,042.
- •Adelman led the Trail Blazers to NBA Finals in 1990 and 1992.
- •He was awarded the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023.
- •Tributes highlight his integrity, kindness, and impact on basketball.
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Rick Adelman, Former NBA Player and Hall of Fame Coach, Dies at 79
- 8:11 AMOregonLive — Legendary Trail Blazers coach Rick Adelman dies at 79 - OregonLive.com
- 1:13 AMHeat.com — Hall of Fame coach Rick Adelman, winner of more than 1,000 games, dies at 79 - NBA.com
- 11:31 PMYahoo Entertainment — Rick Adelman, longtime NBA coach and Hall of Famer, dies at 79 - Yahoo Sports
"Rick Adelman, a Basketball Hall of Fame inductee who played for seven NBA seasons before becoming one of the game’s all-time winningest coaches, has died.
"The legendary Portland Trailblazers coach ranks 10th all-time in NBA history with 1,042 wins throughout his 23-year career
"Rick Adelman spent 29 seasons as a coach in the league, and he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2021.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 5:30 PMRick Adelman, Former NBA Player and Hall of Fame Coach, Dies at 79
The legendary Portland Trailblazers coach ranks 10th all-time in NBA history with 1,042 wins throughout his 23-year career
- OregonLiveJun 2, 2026, 8:11 AMLegendary Trail Blazers coach Rick Adelman dies at 79 - OregonLive.com
- Heat.comJun 2, 2026, 1:13 AMHall of Fame coach Rick Adelman, winner of more than 1,000 games, dies at 79 - NBA.com
Rick Adelman, a Basketball Hall of Fame inductee who played for seven NBA seasons before becoming one of the game’s all-time winningest coaches, has died.
- Yahoo EntertainmentJun 1, 2026, 11:31 PMRick Adelman, longtime NBA coach and Hall of Famer, dies at 79 - Yahoo Sports
Rick Adelman spent 29 seasons as a coach in the league, and he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2021.
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