Players Who Signed After Missing 2011/12
2012/08/players-who-signed-after-missing-201112-1.htmlAndrei Kirilenko, Timberwolves (two years, $20MM): The 10-year NBA veteran played in 2011/12, but he did so against European competition for CSKA Moscow.
Teams Using Cap Space In 2012/13
2012/09/teams-using-cap-space-in-201213.htmlWhen the Blazers matched their offer sheet for Batum, the T-Wolves used their plethora of cap room to sign Andrei Kirilenko, Brandon Roy, Alexey Shved, and Greg Stiemsma.
Player Options As Insurance Policies
2012/09/player-options-as-insurance-policies.htmlRay Allen, Heat ($3.23MM) Jerryd Bayless, Grizzlies ($3.14MM) Aaron Brooks, Kings ($3.4MM) Kwame Brown, 76ers ($2.95MM) Boris Diaw, Spurs ($4.7MM) Aaron Gray, Raptors ($2.69MM) Kirk Hinrich, Bulls ($4.06MM) Andrei Kirilenko, Timberwolves ($10.22MM) Carl Landry, Warriors ($4MM) Rashard Lewis, Heat ($1.4MM) O.J.
Timberwolves Maintain Interest In Mehmet Okur
2012/09/timberwolves-maintain-interest-in-mehmet-okur.htmlThe Timberwolves used their cap space this summer to sign Andrei Kirilenko, Brandon Roy, and Alexey Shved, then used their $2.575MM room exception on Greg Stiemsma.
Odds & Ends: Kirilenko, LeBron, Nets, Gordon
2012/09/odds-ends-lebron-nets-bucks-gordon.htmlAndrei Kirilenko spoke with Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune about why he ultimately chose to sign with the Timberwolves…
Timberwolves Still Seeking Big Man, Wing
2012/09/timberwolves-still-seeking-big-man-wing.html3:14pm: After a busy offseason that saw the team bring in new additions like Andrei Kirilenko, Brandon Roy, Chase Budinger, and Alexey Shved, the Timberwolves are still looking for a couple more pieces to round out their roster.
T-Wolves Introduce Andrei Kirilenko
2012/09/twolves-introduce-andrei-kirilenko.htmlZgoda also provides a link to video interview he did with Kirilenko, who seems convinced that the team's eclectic mix of talent will mesh without issue.
Northwest Rumors: Kirilenko, Kahn, Darko, Batum
2012/09/jerry-zgoda-of-the-star-tribune-details-the-reasons-why-some-of-the-timberwolves-free-agent-acquisitions-wound-up-in-minnesot.htmlJerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune details the reasons why some of the Timberwolves' free agent acquisitions wound up in…
Glen Taylor Talks Kirilenko, Roy, Beasley, Batum
2012/10/glen-taylor-talks-kirilenko-roy-beasley-batum.htmlHere are the highlights from the Wolves owner: On the team's additions of Andrei Kirilenko and Chase Budinger: "[Rick Adelman] says, ‘This is the guy I want (Kirilenko).
Odds & Ends: Warriors, Curry, Kirilenko, Rivers
2012/10/odds-ends-warriors-curry-kirilenko-rivers.htmlAndrei Kirilenko declined to comment on how close he may have been to joining the Nets this offseason but did…
Odds & Ends: Bynum, Seattle, Suns, Beal
2012/10/odds-ends-bynum-seattle-suns-beal.htmlESPNNewYork's Jared Zwerling on Timberwolves forward Andrei Kirilenko, and why he didn't sign with the Nets…
Hoops Links: Jennings, Spurs, Wizards, Jazz
2012/10/hoops-links-1-14.htmlCanis Hoopus thinks that Andrei Kirilenko can be a nice complement to Kevin Love.
Northwest Notes: Kirilenko, Carroll, Faried, Kanter
2012/10/northwest-notes-blazers-kirilenko-carroll-faried-kanter.htmlDavid Harkins of the Winnipeg Sun writes that Andrei Kirilenko has begun to get comfortable in Minnesota, and the 6'9"…
Odds & Ends: Gibson, Kirilenko, Hawks, Rockets
2012/10/odds-ends-gibson-kirilenko-hawks-rockets.htmlDiscussing his free agency with Joel Brigham of HoopsWorld, Andrei Kirilenko explained that a number of factors went into his decision to sign with the Timberwolves: "I’m not just looking at one thing.
Northwest Rumors: Bell, Wolves, Blazers, Hayward
2012/10/northwest-rumors-bell-wolves-blazers-hayward.htmlKevin Love's injury has pressed Wolves offseason signee Andrei Kirilenko into the starting power forward spot, but the 31-year-old Kirilenko isn't planning on changing his game to make up for Love's absence, as Richardson writes.
Odds & Ends: D’Antoni, Clippers, Lakers
2012/11/odds-ends-dantoni-stiemsma-lakers.htmlJerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune talks about how veteran additions Brandon Roy and Andrei Kirilenko have fared in Minnesota…
Odds & Ends: Warriors, Spurs, Allen, Flynn
2012/11/odds-ends-warriors-spurs-allen-flynn.htmlThe results: Jamal Crawford, Jason Terry, Carl Landry, Antawn Jamison, Andrei Kirilenko, O.J.
Atlantic Notes: Nets, Kirilenko, Knicks, Sixers
2012/11/atlantic-notes-nets-kirilenko-knicks-sixers.htmlNets point guard Deron Williams told reporters, including Boone (via Twitter) that the club didn't land Andrei Kirilenko because they "didn't have enough money." The Timberwolves signed the forward this summer for $20MM over the next two seasons.
Odds & Ends: Shaw, Lakers, Sloan, Thabeet
2012/11/odds-ends-lakers-sloan-thabeet-kirilenko.htmlAndrei Kirilenko talks to Michael Scotto of RealGM.com about his decision to play in Russia during the 2011/12 season before returning to the NBA with the Timberwolves this year.
Offseason In Review: Minnesota Timberwolves
2012/11/offseason-in-review-minnesota-timberwolves.htmlSignings Andrei Kirilenko: Two years, $20MM.
Wolves May Reach Out To Pietrus, Howard
2012/11/wolves-may-reach-out-to-pietrus-howard.htmlRookie Alexey Shved was the team's only healthy shooting guard last night against the Bulls, and coach Rick Adelman used 6'9" forward Andrei Kirilenko to guard Richard Hamilton for significant stretches.
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2012/11/free-300-fantasy-basketball-contest-from-draftstreet-2.htmlI've put together a balanced squad led by Josh Smith, Paul Millsap, and Andrei Kirilenko.
Odds & Ends: Kirilenko, Draft, Mavs, Anderson
2012/11/odds-ends-kirilenko-draft-mavs-anderson.htmlNuggets coach George Karl believes the Wolves' signing of Andrei Kirilenko was a smart move, as Kent Youngblood of the Star Tribune notes.
Stein On Bynum, Knicks, Curry, Mekel, Kirilenko
2012/11/stein-on-bynum-knicks-curry-mekel-kirilenko.htmlAndrei Kirilenko tells Stein that while there was a possibility he remained in Russia for more than one season, he only returned there because of the NBA lockout, and his plan always involved returning to the NBA.
Odds & Ends: Gasol, Billups, Batum, Heat, Cavs
2012/11/odds-ends-gasol-billups-batum-heat-cavs.htmlThey had control over it, and they got him and we're happy we got Andrei (Kirilenko)." Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel can see the Heat pursuing a center at some point later this season.