Odds & Ends: Duncan, Kaman, Miles, Korver
2012/07/odds-ends-duncan-miles-korver-kirilenko.htmlJason Jones of the Sacramento Bee (via Twitter) assumes that the Kings will revisit their interest in Andrei Kirilenko…
Free Agent Rumors: Jamison, Sessions, Lewis
2012/07/free-agent-rumors-anderson-sessions-warriors.htmlAndrei Kirilenko wants to return to the NBA, but "wants way too much money" and may end up staying in Russia, according to Steve Kyler of HoopsWorld (Twitter links).
International Moves: Krstic, Kirilenko, Wafer
2012/07/international-moves-krstic-kirilenko-wafer.htmlHe adds that CSKA teammate Andrei Kirilenko is on the fence about a return to the NBA.
Odds & Ends: Kirilenko, Hill, Green, Grizzlies
2012/07/odds-ends-kirilenko-hill-green-grizzlies.htmlAfter spending 10 productive seasons (19.1 career PER) with the Jazz, Andrei Kirilenko played overseas last season, but was widely viewed as a good bet to return to the NBA for 2012/13.
Warriors Interested In Andrei Kirilenko
2012/07/warriors-interested-in-andrei-kirilenko.htmlToday, Marcus Thompson of the Bay Area News Group adds another name to the team's wish list, reporting that Golden State is interested in Andrei Kirilenko, though Thompson cautions the Russian forward would be a long shot for the Warriors.
Odds & Ends: Maggette, Kirilenko, Harrington
2012/07/odds-ends-maggette-kirilenko-harrington.htmlThis is a great opportunity." Nets general manager Billy King told FOX Sports Radio on Saturday that Brooklyn is in talks with Andrei Kirilenko to fill one of its two remaining roster spots, according to NetsDaily.com.
Andrei Kirilenko To Return To NBA
2012/07/andrei-kirilenko-to-return-to-nba.html8:34pm: Several league executives believe the Timberwolves are pursuing Andrei Kirilenko.
Timberwolves Targeting Andrei Kirilenko
2012/07/timberwolves-targeting-andrei-kirilenko.htmlAs we learned last night, having lost out on Nicolas Batum last week, the Timberwolves have shifted their focus to trying to land Russian forward Andrei Kirilenko.
Northwest Rumors: Blazers, Lillard, Stiemsma
2012/07/northwest-rumors-blazers-lillard-stiemsma.htmlIt's been a busy day for the Timberwolves, who finalized their deal with Alexey Shved, and agreed to a three-team deal that appears to clear the way for an agreement with Andrei Kirilenko.
Latest On Top Remaining Free Agents
2012/07/latest-on-top-remaining-free-agents.htmlIt's debatable which of the unsigned players are the best options, but here are the latest updates on a few free agents that would at least have to be in the conversation: Andrei Kirilenko: The Timberwolves are said to be close to finalizing a two-year, $20MM contract for Kirilenko, but that deal hinges on Minnesota clearing salary to clear room for the Russian forward.
Hornets, Suns, Wolves Agree To Three-Team Deal
2012/07/hornets-close-to-acquiring-robin-lopez.htmlIt's unclear what Minnesota would get from the deal, except cap space to acquire Andrei Kirilenko…
Timberwolves Sign Andrei Kirilenko
2012/07/timberwolves-close-to-signing-andrei-kirilenko.htmlFRIDAY, 12:31pm: Having finalized the trade that removed Johnson's salary from their books, the Timberwolves have officially announced the signing of Kirilenko (Twitter link).
Poll: Which Team Has Had The Best Offseason?
2012/07/poll-which-team-has-had-the-best-offseason.htmlThe Timberwolves missed out on Nicolas Batum, but added Brandon Roy and Andrei Kirilenko.
Suns, Hornets, Wolves Complete Three-Team Trade
2012/07/suns-hornets-t-wolves-complete-three-team-trade.htmlNow that the trade is complete, Minnesota should have the cap space to finalize its signing of Andrei Kirilenko.
Odds & Ends: Cavs, Parker, Kirilenko, Fields
2012/07/odds-ends-cavs-parker-kirilenko-fields.htmlOne NBA assistant coach tells Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune that Andrei Kirilenko is a better fit with Wolves coach Rick Adelman's offensive system than he was with former Jazz coach Jerry Sloan's (Twitter link).
Week In Review: 7/23/12 – 7/29/12
2012/07/week-in-review-72312-72912.htmlThe Timberwolves agreed to a two-year, $20MM contract with Andrei Kirilenko after clearing space in the three-way trade.
Souhan On Wolves, Olympics
2012/07/souhan-on-wolves-olympics.htmlJim Souhan of the Star Tribune has written a new column tracking several members of the Timberwolves' performances in the London Summer Olympics: New signees Andrei Kirilenko and Alexey Shved, teammates on the Russian national team, both turned in strong performances in an opening victory over Great Britain and have already developed chemistry.
Sonny Weems Signs With CSKA Moscow
2012/07/sonny-weems-signs-with-cska-moscow.htmlA pair of players from last year's CSKA Moscow squad have made the jump to the NBA this summer, as Alexey Shved and Andrei Kirilenko both signed deals with the Timberwolves.
Odds & Ends: Blazers, Przybilla, Gentry, Villanueva
2012/07/odds-ends-blazers-przybilla-gentry-villanueva.htmlWith Olympic basketball underway in London, new Timberwolves Andrei Kirilenko and Alexey Shved led the Russian squad to a victory over Great Britain in each team's first game.
Anthony Tolliver Weighing Free Agent Options
2012/08/tolliver-considering-wizards-bobcats-wolves.htmlTolliver told Tomasson he could still envision a return to the Wolves despite the addition of Andrei Kirilenko, who can…
Paul Millsap Unlikely To Sign Extension With Jazz
2012/08/jazz-paul-millsap-begin-negotiating-extension.htmlSmith identifies Gerald Wallace, Andrei Kirilenko, Nicolas Batum and Ryan Anderson as forwards with comparable skill.
Free Agent Spending By Division: Northwest
2012/08/free-agent-spending-by-division-northwest.htmlMinnesota Timberwolves: $45.666MM (Andrei Kirilenko, Brandon Roy, Alexey Shved, Greg Stiemsma)After weeks of cap maneuvering and a failed offer sheet for Batum, the Timberwolves signed Kirilenko to a two-year contract worth $20MM, a deal that looked a lot worse before the Olympics than it does now.
Timberwolves Notes: Rubio, Roster, Shved
2012/08/timberwolves-notes-rubio-roster-shved.htmlThe Olympic basketball tournament was an eventful one for Timberwolves fans, who not only got a chance to see Kevin Love play a major role for the U.S., but also got a good look at two new T-Wolves, Andrei Kirilenko and Alexey Shved of Russia.
Timberwolves Still Considering Free Agent Bigs
2012/08/t-wolves-still-considering-free-agent-bigs.htmlPaul Pioneer Press, Kahn and the Wolves are mulling adding another big man, and have "several candidates in mind." After signing Andrei Kirilenko, Brandon Roy, Alexey Shved, and Greg Stiemsma, the Timberwolves are not only out of cap space, but have no cap exceptions available outside of the minimum salary exception.