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It’s not the first report that has indicated Adelman is going to return, and at this point it would be a major surprise if he didn’t come back. Adelman had previously contemplated retirement due to his wife’s health, but she’s doing better and Flip Saunders expects to have Adelman in the fold. “We’ve talked every day, every other day,” Saunders said.

This is at least the third report that Adelman plans to be with the Timberwolves next season, so barring something unforeseen, we feel confident projecting he’ll be back.

Adelman’s wife Mary Kay is doing “very well,” so it appears Adelman will be back on the sidelines for the Timberwolves for at least one more season barring any unforeseen developments. It’s great news for the Adelman family and Minnesota.

This is yet another bit of evidence that Adelman will return as the Wolves’ coach, which has been the expectation ever since the 2012-13 season ended. Minnesota has four draft picks this year, including the No. 9 pick.

Great news. Adelman said he’s planning to return unless “he learns something new with regards to his wife’s health.” Adelman will be welcomed back with open arms next season, but it’s still too early to say the same about GM David Kahn.

Adelman has taken time off this season to be with his wife, who has had some health issues, but he’s been non-committal publicly about his status for next year. It’s entirely possible Adelman will choose to step away, but he has two years remaining on his contract and say on basketball decisions in the front office. The Wolves are facing a defining offseason with Nikola Pekovic said to hit restricted free agency, Andrei Kirilenko possibly opting out and with Adelman possibly leaving the team.

Adelman was tentatively planning to return as coach, but nothing has been decided with certainty yet. As long as Adelman’s wife doesn’t have a setback with her health, he should be back on the sidelines next season, and Saunders’ belief that he’ll be back speaks volumes.

Adelman missed time last year due to his wife’s health issues, but it seems that storm has passed. “He’s excited about everything we’re doing right now,” Saunders said. The Wolves recently hired GM Milt Newton, and they’ll enter training camp with Kevin Love, Ricky Rubio and Chase Budinger all healthy, playing alongside new additions Corey Brewer, Kevin Martin.

All signs have pointed toward Adelman returning, but uncertainty about his wife’s health has left room for doubt. “He’s a private guy — he’s not telling anyone what he’s going to do,” Jackson said. “But if the opportunity is there for me to come out and coach and learn from him, even if it’s one year, that’s huge for me.” Jackson also touched on the status of rookie Shabazz Muhammad, saying, “If he can play defense, he’s going to play.”

“Yes, he did [say he’s coming back],” Taylor said. Adelman will have Kevin Martin back this year and the team will look to improve on their woeful 30.5 percent from downtown. They also ranked just 25th in the NBA in offensive efficiency, so they’ve got some work to do and will need Kevin Love to stay healthy.