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Rick Adelman remembered for his coaching legacy in Houston

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 7:56 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Rick Adelman remembered for his coaching legacy in Houston

Summary

Rick Adelman, former head coach of the Houston Rockets, passed away on June 1, 2026, at 79. Tributes have flowed in from former players and colleagues, highlighting his impactful coaching style. Joining the Rockets in 2007, Adelman led the team through significant achievements, including a remarkable 22-game winning streak and a playoff run in 2009 despite injuries to key players. His tenure with the Rockets concludes with a record of 193 wins and an average of 58.8 percent over four seasons, never finishing below.500.

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By the Numbers

•Rick Adelman passed away on June 1, 2026
•He coached the Rockets from 2007 to 2011
•Led Rockets to a 22-game winning streak in 2008
•Never finished below.500 during his tenure
•Won 193 games as Rockets head coach

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Rick Adelman passed away on June 1, 2026, at the age of 79. No cause of death was publicly released. Within hours, tributes came pouring in from everywhere — the responses said a lot about the man, and even more about what he meant to the players who played for him. For a coach who […] The post Remembering Rick Adelman’s Time in Houston appeared first on The Lead.
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