The coaching search for the Minnesota Timberwolves, finally seems to have an end in sight. Sources close to the situation say that the Timberwolves & Rick Adelman are close to finalizing a deal.

So much so, that the other main finalist: Don Nelson, has reportedly been informed that the Wolves that they expect to complete a deal with Adelman.

Also, of course, Kevin Love was on Twitter with a tweet: “Houston, we have a coach.” Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune has heard that Rick Adelman has come to terms with Minnesota, however it hasn’t been confirmed with him.

There was also a report on ESPN that Kevin Love may be more willing to sign an extension with the Wolves. As we’ve noted before; Adelman has close ties with Kevin Love from his high school playing days in Portland Oregon. Where K-Love played with Rick’s son: Patrick Adelman and their family have remained close friends. “When I talked about the prospect of me resigning I always said one of the things we have to have is a great coach. If it’s true, we’ve got a great coach,” Kevin Love on the possible Adelman signing.

Love also added, “Yeah, like Chris Webber, Vlade Divac, Brad Miller or any of those guys. That’d be perfect for me, working from the high post, being a facilitator.” Guys like Webber, Divac & Miller all thrived as big men under Adelman in Sacramento. Of course, Brad Miller is now, also a Timberwolf, can help as a veteran and teach the younger players the system and be a veteran leader.

With Love, if the new Collective Bargaining Agreement doesn’t change, he can sign an extension starting October 31. However, that date could be moved back since the lockout may not be over yet.

As of right now, Rick Adelman and the Timberwolves have reportedly agreed in principle. One source saying, “It is not done, but its heading that way.”

That’s all for now, thanks for reading and remember to check back daily for all your Timberwolves news, information & rumors and get the latest updates by following me on Twitter @donnycersado27. GO WOLVES!


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