Rick Adelman has passed away at the age of 79. Adelman was best known for his two trips to the Finals as head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers in 1990 and 1992. Adelman also led the Sacramento Kings to the cusp of the Finals in 2002. Adelman's final coaching stint came with the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2014.

Adelman was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021 and was awarded the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023.

Adelman's son, David Adelman, is currently the head coach of the Denver Nuggets.

"The Sacramento Kings organization is deeply saddened by the passing of Rick Adelman, a beloved coach whose leadership, character, and vision helped define an era of Kings basketball that inspired our city and captivated fans around the world," the Kings said in a statement Monday. "During his eight seasons in Sacramento, he led the team to unprecedented success and helped create some of the most memorable moments in franchise history."