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Kings notes: Not much sigh of relief for Adelman
He no longer has to worry about his contract, just who is available to play due to the club's rash of injuries.
By Sam Amick -- Bee Staff Writer
Published 2:15 am PST Thursday, February 3, 2005
OAKLAND - Relief comes in many forms for Kings coach Rick Adelman.
There was the type he felt Tuesday night, when he learned owners Joe and Gavin Maloof had exercised the option on the final year (2005-06) of his contract.
And there is the sort he hasn't felt lately, that breath of fresh air that comes with a healthy squad and a full bench.
The wait continues on that front as the Kings took on Golden State without starters Chris Webber, Peja Stojakovic or Cuttino Mobley.
What the extension did do, however, was allow Adelman to look ahead without looking over his shoulder. And what's ahead, for the time being, is a no-guarantee deal.
"I've said it all season, that I just want to get in the playoffs," Adelman said. "If we're in the playoffs and we're healthy, we're going to cause some problems for some people. But we've just got to get there first."
The loss of Mobley should be short term as he could play Friday. But it was a surprise to Mobley himself, who - in between groans of pain from his aching back, ribs, and ankle - had said Tuesday night that he planned to play against the Warriors.
Stojakovic (back) and Webber (knee) also should return soon, but not soon enough for Adelman. Guard Maurice Evans (groin) came off the injured list Wednesday after five games, while forward Erik Daniels (back) went back on it.
"It's been real difficult with Peja and Webber out, and we're just trying to keep the continuity of this team together," Adelman said. "We've got a tough road ahead of us this next month. We just have to keep pushing forward."
T for timeout - Adelman can relate to the grind of the job that led to the unexpected resignation of first-year Los Angeles Lakers coach Rudy Tomjanovich.
Not that Adelman plans to do the same.
"There is wear and tear (in the job), no doubt about it," Adelman said. "There's wear and tear physically, for the family, for everybody. It's a tough business."
All systems go - Even when he was healthy, Evans feared going on the injured list. He considers his tolerance for pain high, evidenced when he played through a broken rib recently before his groin became a problem.
And just seven minutes into his comeback game, Evans made it clear he wouldn't be tentative in his return. He drove past Jason Richardson on the right baseline, then outjumped the known leaper for a dunk. "You can't go less than 100 percent in this league," Evans said.
Kings notes: Not much sigh of relief for Adelman
He no longer has to worry about his contract, just who is available to play due to the club's rash of injuries.
By Sam Amick -- Bee Staff Writer
Published 2:15 am PST Thursday, February 3, 2005
OAKLAND - Relief comes in many forms for Kings coach Rick Adelman.
There was the type he felt Tuesday night, when he learned owners Joe and Gavin Maloof had exercised the option on the final year (2005-06) of his contract.
And there is the sort he hasn't felt lately, that breath of fresh air that comes with a healthy squad and a full bench.
The wait continues on that front as the Kings took on Golden State without starters Chris Webber, Peja Stojakovic or Cuttino Mobley.
What the extension did do, however, was allow Adelman to look ahead without looking over his shoulder. And what's ahead, for the time being, is a no-guarantee deal.
"I've said it all season, that I just want to get in the playoffs," Adelman said. "If we're in the playoffs and we're healthy, we're going to cause some problems for some people. But we've just got to get there first."
The loss of Mobley should be short term as he could play Friday. But it was a surprise to Mobley himself, who - in between groans of pain from his aching back, ribs, and ankle - had said Tuesday night that he planned to play against the Warriors.
Stojakovic (back) and Webber (knee) also should return soon, but not soon enough for Adelman. Guard Maurice Evans (groin) came off the injured list Wednesday after five games, while forward Erik Daniels (back) went back on it.
"It's been real difficult with Peja and Webber out, and we're just trying to keep the continuity of this team together," Adelman said. "We've got a tough road ahead of us this next month. We just have to keep pushing forward."
T for timeout - Adelman can relate to the grind of the job that led to the unexpected resignation of first-year Los Angeles Lakers coach Rudy Tomjanovich.
Not that Adelman plans to do the same.
"There is wear and tear (in the job), no doubt about it," Adelman said. "There's wear and tear physically, for the family, for everybody. It's a tough business."
All systems go - Even when he was healthy, Evans feared going on the injured list. He considers his tolerance for pain high, evidenced when he played through a broken rib recently before his groin became a problem.
And just seven minutes into his comeback game, Evans made it clear he wouldn't be tentative in his return. He drove past Jason Richardson on the right baseline, then outjumped the known leaper for a dunk. "You can't go less than 100 percent in this league," Evans said.