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Timberwolves To Target O.J. Mayo

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However, that total doesn't include Andrei Kirilenko's $10.22MM player option, and it also assumes the team won't bring back restricted free agent Nikola Pekovic.

Northwest Notes: Malone, Blazers, Timberwolves

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Marcus Fuller of TwinCities.com spoke with Timberwolves president Flip Saunders about Andrei Kirilenko, upcoming draft needs, and the status of restricted free agent Nikola Pekovic.

Wolves Rumors: Oladipo, Mayo, Kirilenko, Pekovic

2013/06/wolves-rumors-oladipo-mayo-kirilenko-pekovic.html

Wolfson passes along a recent quote from Andrei Kirilenko, in which Kirilenko discusses his $10.22MM player option, adding that it sounds as if the veteran forward is seriously considering opting out.

Odds & Ends: Team USA, Wolves, Rivers, Bulls

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Saunders also addresses Nikola Pekovic's free agency ("We plan on signing him") and Andrei Kirilenko's player option ("We don't have a gut feel [what he'll decide]") within the piece.

Jeremy Pargo Signs With CSKA Moscow

2013/06/jeremy-pargo-cska-moscow-agree-to-terms.html

Past and present NBA veterans such as Andrei Kirilenko, Alexey Shved, Sonny Weems, and Nenad Krstic have played for the European powerhouse in just the last couple years.

Western Links: Clippers, Kirilenko, Spurs, Nuggets

2013/06/western-links-clippers-kirilenko-spurs-nuggets.html

As we wait to see whether the two teams will be able to come up with a solution that satisfies the NBA, let's check out a few more items from around the Western Conference: A decision on Andrei Kirilenko's 2013/14 player option is due by June 29th, but the T-Wolves forward tells Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune that he doesn't expect to make a decision until after next Thursday's draft.

Offseason Outlook: Minnesota Timberwolves

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Barea ($4,687,000) Luke Ridnour ($4,320,000) Ricky Rubio ($4,002,120) Alexey Shved ($3,150,000) Chris Johnson ($916,099) Malcolm Lee ($884,293) Options Andrei Kirilenko ($10,219,420, Player) Dante Cunningham ($2,180,000), Team) Non-Guaranteed Contracts Greg Stiemsma ($2,690,875)1 Mickael Gelabale ($916,099)2 Free Agents / Cap Holds Nikola Pekovic ($8,816,000)3 No.

Northwest Notes: Aldridge, Maynor, Wolves

2013/06/northwest-notes-aldridge-maynor-wolves.html

Paul Pioneer Press examines the uncertainty surrounding Andrei Kirilenko's pending decision on his $10.2MM player option for next season and speculates on possible free agent fits for the Wolves.

Andrei Kirilenko To Opt Out

2013/06/andrei-kirilenko-to-opt-out.html

Andrei Kirilenko is opting out of his deal with the T'Wolves, a source tells Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN (on Twitter).

Zgoda On Wolves, Mayo, Stiemsma, Kirilenko

2013/06/zgoda-on-wolves-mayo-stiemsma-kirilenko.html

Andrei Kirilenko's decision to opt out of his contract could be something of a game-changer for the Wolves, since it frees up more than $10MM of salary for next season.

2013/14 Team And Player Option Decisions

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PlayerRay Allen (Heat) - $3.23MM: ExercisedTrevor Ariza (Wizards) - $7.73MM: ExercisedJerryd Bayless (Grizzlies) - $3.14MM: ExercisedKwame Brown (76ers) - $2.95MM: ExercisedBoris Diaw (Spurs) - $4.7MM: ExercisedBen Gordon (Bobcats) - $13.2MM: ExercisedAaron Gray (Raptors) - $2.69MM: ExercisedRichard Jefferson (Warriors) - $11.05MM: ExercisedJames Jones (Heat) - $1.5MM: ExercisedAndrei Kirilenko (Timberwolves) - $10.22MM: DeclinedLinas Kleiza (Raptors) - $4.6MM: ExercisedCarl Landry (Warriors) - $4MM: DeclinedRashard Lewis (Heat) - $1.4MM: ExercisedO.J.

Odds & Ends: Delfino, Knicks, Redick, West

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Andrei Kirilenko is a free agent again, but Bill Oram of the Salt Lake Tribune (on Twitter) cautions that AK is not a fit for the Jazz right now based on the dollars and years it would take to sign him.

Wolfson On Mayo, Iguodala, Redick, Dunleavy

2013/07/wolfson-on-mayo-iguodala-redick-dunleavy.html

Though it's more likely that Andrei Kirilenko will sign elsewhere, he'll still consider re-signing with Minnesota, a source tells Wolfson.

Spurs In Mix For Andrei Kirilenko

2013/07/spurs-in-mix-for-andrei-kirilenko.html

Having declined his player option for 2013/14, Andrei Kirilenko is on the open market, and at least one team besides the Wolves has Kirilenko in its sights, according to ESPN.com's Marc Stein.

FA Updates: Brown, Oden, Iguodala, Pistons

2013/07/fa-updates-brown-oden-iguodala-pistons.html

Although talks aren't serious at this point, the Timberwolves have exchanged text messages with Andrei Kirilenko's camp, a source tells Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN Twin Cities (Twitter link).

Free Agent Rumors: Kirilenko, Andersen, Collison

2013/07/free-agent-rumors-kirilenko-andersen-collison.html

Here's more on the latest from around the league: The Wolves and Andrei Kirilenko didn't speak about the notion of a return today, but the team hasn't given up and retains his Non-Bird Rights, as Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN Twin Cities reports via Twitter.

Free Agent Rumors: Bynum, Teague, Kirilenko

2013/07/free-agent-rumors-bynum-teague-kirilenko.html

The Kings aren't considering Andrei Kirilenko, tweets Jason Jones of The Sacramento Bee.

Wolves Rumors: Pekovic, Martin, Trades, Rubio

2013/07/wolves-rumors-pekovic-martin-trades-rubio.html

Andrei Kirilenko's camp is also pushing for a sign-and-trade, says Wolfson, but the Wolves are more likely to simply renounce his rights.

Cavs Offered Bynum Two-Year, $24MM Deal

2013/07/cavs-offered-andrew-bynum-two-year-24mm-deal.html

The 25-year-old met with Hawks officials after his Ohio pow-wow and Cleveland has begun to engage free agents Andrei Kirilenko and Elton Brand on possible one-year deals that would preclude the Cavaliers from the ability to sign Bynum, according to league sources.

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