Coach Rick Adelman has returned to the Minnesota Timberwolves after spending three weeks with his ailing wife. He rejoins a club that lost nine of 11 games in his absence. In some ways, Adelman may need the Wolves as much as they need him. Adelman's return to practice on Monday was confirmed by a person with knowledge of the situation who spoke to The Associated Press. The coach hoped to be on the sideline against the Clippers on Wednesday night if all continued to progress with Mary Kay Adelman, who was being treated for an undisclosed illness. The person requested anonymity because Adelman had yet to publicly address the situation.
