Rick Adelman Honored by Blazers and Kings | Portland Trail Blazers News

In a heartfelt tribute, the Portland Trail Blazers and Sacramento Kings will honor legendary coach Rick Adelman with special jersey bands during the 2026-27 NBA season, celebrating his Hall of Fame legacy that spanned decades and franchises. Adelman, who passed away at 79, first played for Portland in 1971, later coached them to three straight Western Conference Finals and two NBA Finals, then led the Kings from 1998 to 2026 to 8 straight playoff berths and 395 wins — amassing over 1,000 career victories. The Blazers will also host a special commemorative night against Denver on Dec. 15, ensuring his enduring impact on the game and these teams lives on. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/28cecc2e0e38f131