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Some big names remain on NBA free agent list

After the Phoenix Suns signed Michael Redd today, the New York Knicks snagged Jeremy Lin off the waiver wire from the Houston Rockets and Kyrylo Fesenko agreed to a one-year deal with the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, a number of NBA free agents probably woke up and asked themselves, “what about me?” Here’s the latest players-for-hire around league and some teams they’ve...
Via Crossover Chronicles  |  December 29, 2011
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Kirilenko face-plants during game in Russia

For those of you who don't know, NBA star Andrei Kirilenko is playing overseas with CSKA Moscow and during a recent game for the team, he had a scary moment where he injured his head trying to knock the ball away:
Via Outside the Boxscore  |  November 19, 2011
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As Kirilenko And Nets Near Deal, Team Not "Chosen By How Big The Offer Is"

It’s hard to really break news about Andrei Kirilenko’s free-agent signing during a photo shoot, but at least we get a glimpse into Kirilenko’s thought process with this brief interview for Moscow, Russia-based PROSport magazine. “The team will not be chosen by how big the offer is, but by a number of factors – the coach, roster, the city to a lesser degree,...
Via Crossover Chronicles  |  December 20, 2011
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Andre Kirilenko and His Tat Enjoy Christmas at the Beach

I don't know why but it scares children T.. NBA player Andrei Kirilenko enjoying Christmas on the beach in St. Barts, Caribbean. Andrei is reported to be signing with the New Jersey Nets sometime this week but while on vacation he swam in the ocean and played with young fans…Not sure how much Kirilenko has left in his basketball tank…Never thought I’d actually look forward...
Via Terez Owens  |  December 27, 2011
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Andrei Kirilenko gets massive back tattoo

Bad ass. Who would have guessed that the Utah Jazz’s Andrei Kirilenko was such a huge fantasy role playing game fan? At least that’s what I’m taking out of this incredible piece of body artistry which appears to be a knight – a Paladin perhaps, as that warrior class is said to have access to [...]
Via Sportress of Blogitude  |  May 09, 2011
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Andrei Kirilenko To Stay In Russia For Remainder Of The Season

During this shortened off-season many teams were looking to add a sharp shooter to shore up their outside shooting. One of the best outside shooters in the game was being kind of overlooked by NBA teams but not because of age or lack of talent but because he is playing in Russia. Andrei Kirilenko the best remaining unsigned free agent has recently taken his name out of the pool of...
Via Rant Sports  |  December 31, 2011
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Kirilenko Out Until January With Shoulder Injury

It wasn't just Andrei Kirilenko's face that bounced off the floor last week.  Apparently his shoulder took a bit of the brunt too, and it was bad enough that he'll be out until at least January while he recovers. CSKA announced on Monday afternoon: "Andrei Kirilenko took additional tests today and consulted with experts in sports trauma. According to the verdict of doctors...
Via Crossover Chronicles  |  November 29, 2011
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Free Agent Andrei Kirilenko Returns To Court With Protective Mask For CSKA Moscow

Roughly threee weeks after former Utah Jazz forward and current NBA free agent Andri Kirilenko suffered a broken nose and injured his left shoulder with CSKA Moscow, the masked man returned. "I think it was too early to let Kirilenko play, he was not ready yet," said CSKA head coach Jonas Kazlauskas afterwards. Playing against Khimki in PBL play, Kirilenko went 0...
Via Beyond the Beat  |  December 10, 2011
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Kirilenko Decides To Stay With CSKA Moscow For Rest Of The Season

Over the passed month Andrei Kirilenko has been weighing his options about returning to the NBA or finishing the season out playing in Russia. Apparently home is where the heart is. The free-agent forward and Russian superstar finally made his decision today by announcing he will remain with CSKA Moscow through the rest of the season. "During this month I considered...
Via Crossover Chronicles  |  December 31, 2011
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RUSSIAN BEAUTY

Andrei Kirilenko dances awkwardly to Macarena

With the NBA lockout ongoing, many players have gone overseas to play next season. Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko is one of those players who has gone overseas. AK-47, as he is known by, has returned to his home country of Russia to play for CSKA Moscow. The team recently had their media day and they may have broken the record for unintentional comedy. Those crazy Russians...
Via Rant Sports  |  October 18, 2011
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Overseas Injury Nightmare Part 1: Kirilenko's Head Meets The Court

Avert your eyes Utah Jazz fans and coaching staff because Andrei Kirilenko had one nasty fall. "AK 47" is currently playing with CSKA Moscow for the duration of the NBA lockout and in a recent game, Andrei had a very scary fall to the court. And by "scary fall" I mean Kirilenko hit the court so hard you can hear the impact, see his head bounce and blood started to flow...
Via Crossover Chronicles  |  November 21, 2011
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Apparently Andrei Kirilenko is very popular these days

Andrei Kirilenko has a lot of friends in the United States. Or people that want to be his friends. Particularly general managers of teams that want to be his friend. Fifteen teams have reached out to the free agent forward, AK-47’s agent told Mike Wells of the Indianapolis Star. The Pacers are among that group…
Via Pro Basketball Talk  |  December 06, 2011
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Andrei Kirilenko’s new tattoo is awful

Utah Jazz Andrei Kirilenko’s new tattoo reminds me of the World of War Craft super nerd game. It also reminds me of how much I hate those games. Real talk, Andrei should of got a tattoo of one of his many birthday mistresses. Don’t ask me, it’s some weird German tradition him and his Pop Star wife worked out. Regardless it’s horrid looking and will likely be removed when...
Via The Husker  |  May 09, 2011
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What The Hell: Andrei Kirilenko Reveals Crazy New Tattoo

Andrei Kirilenko of the Utah Jazz is a foreign born player who walks to the beat of his own drum. Kirilenko, who was born in Russia, decided to get one of the most creepy tattoos a person can have. In a league where players have gone tattoo crazy, all I can say is thank goodness [...]
Via Ball Junkie  |  May 10, 2011
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Andrei Kirilenko's Got A Gun (Photo)

Clearly, the awesomeness of the picture below doesn't really need much description. However for those who want to know, Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko recently signed a deal with CSKA Moscow to play some basketball and I guess the owner decided to bring him an AK-47 for his photo shoot:(Courtesy of Monilogue Twitter Page)
Via That NBA Lottery Pick  |  October 05, 2011
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Kirilenko Decides To Stay With CSKA Moscow For Rest Of The Season

Over the past month Andrei Kirilenko has been weighing his options about returning to the NBA or finishing the season out playing in Russia. Apparently home is where the heart is. The free-agent forward and Russian superstar finally made his decision today by announcing he will remain with CSKA Moscow through the rest of the season. "During this month I considered different...
Via Bloguin Best  |  December 30, 2011
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Kirilenko signs three-year deal with CSKA Moscow

NBA free agent Andrei Kirilenko has signed a three-year contract with powerhouse CSKA Moscow in his native Russia, the team announced Tuesday. Kirilenko had been strongly considering playing Europe during the NBA lockout but was looking for a deal that would allow him to return to the NBA if the labor issues are resolved. His contract has that provision and the ability to opt out...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  October 04, 2011
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Jazz sign F Josh Howard

The Utah Jazz have have signed free-agent forward Josh Howard, the team announced Thursday. Terms of the deal were not released. Howard's signing likely signals an end to the possibility of Andrei Kirilenko returning to the Jazz. Kirilenko is a free agent and currently playing in Russia. Howard was limited to just 18 games with Washington last season after tearing his anterior...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  December 15, 2011
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Free-agent F Kirilenko may play in Europe

Free-agent forward Andrei Kirilenko says he may opt to play in Europe if the NBA lockout threatens the upcoming season.In an interview with a Russian state-owned news agency, Kirilenko says his status as a free agent makes it easier for him to commit to playing for a European team when the league's owners and players do agree on a new collective bargaining agreement.The long-time...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  July 04, 2011
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Report: Nets Targeting Andrei Kirilenko

Though his agent is denying any negotiations, the New Jersey Nets are reportedly close to signing free agent forward Andrei Kirilenko, who is currently playing in Russia with CSKA Moscow. Via Sportando: “Source confirms that Andrei Kirilenko is on his way to leave CSKA Moscow and join New Jersey Nets where he will sign a multi-year deal.” Kirilenko broke his nose last month...
Via SLAM Online  |  December 19, 2011
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Video: Andrei Kirilenko Splits Head Open, Gets Concussion in Russian League

Andrei Kirilenko is one of the many NBA players who decided to sign a contract overseas during the lockout. The former Jazz forward is playing for CSKA Moscow in the Russian league, and he suffered a nasty injury Saturday according to SportsRU.com. AK47 reportedly suffered a concussion and broken nose when he was pushed to [...]
Via Larry Brown Sports  |  November 19, 2011
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Andrei Kirilenko to Play With CSKA Moscow For Full Season

After failing to sign a deal with any NBA team over the past few weeks, swingman Andrei Kirilenko has decided he will play out the season with CSKA Moscow. Via TalkBasket: “Forward Andrei Kirilenko will stay with CSKA Moscow until the end of the season, it has been confirmed. Kirilenko will join up with his CSKA Moscow team-mates on January 3rd, after failing to agree terms...
Via SLAM Online  |  December 31, 2011
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Jazz forward Kirilenko signs with Russian team

Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko has signed a 3-year contract with Russia's CSKA team that he can terminate if the NBA lockout ends. The deal was announced on the team's website. Kirilenko will become an unrestricted free agent once the 2011-12 NBA campaign begins but has expressed a desire to play for the team that drafted him 24th overall in 1999. The 30-year-old grew...
Via AP on Fox  |  October 04, 2011
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Kirilenko will finish season with CSKA Moscow

Free agent Andrei Kirilenko will remain in Russia and finish the season with CSKA Moscow rather than return to the NBA, the team reported on its website Saturday.
Via ESPN  |  January 01, 2012
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Utah Jazz Signs Leroy Jenkins

In one of those stories that has to be seen for about twenty minutes to be believed, Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko got a new tattoo: his World of Warcraft character riding a dragon, covering his ENTIRE BACK. The tattoo artist confirmed both Kirilenko and the terrifying thing they created via Twitter. Feel free to take a closer look by clicking the image. It’s on the...
Via With Leather  |  May 09, 2011
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