David West
The Indiana Pacers agreed on a two-year, $20 million deal with free-agent forward David West, a source close to the situation told ESPN The Magazine’s Chris Broussard.
The Hornets had been in discussions to send West to Boston in a sign-and-trade deal but NBA.com reported Sunday that those talks ended, which opened the door for Indiana to land West.
The Pacers may not be done dealing, though.
The Memphis Grizzlies are in advanced discussions with Indiana on a sign-and-trade deal that would bring free agent Josh McRoberts to the Grizzlies and send guard O.J. Mayo to the Pacers, according to sources close to the process.
The Pacers, sources say, also have Carl Landry and Andrei Kirilenko at the top of their frontcourt wish list.
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Andrei Kirilenko has signed a three-year deal with CSKA Moscow with an NBA return option.
Andrei Kirilenko
Kirilenko began his career in Spartak St. Petersburg at the age of 16 and went to CSKA Moscow one year later.
“I am glad to be back to the team where I spent the years of adolescence.” Kirilenko said. “It’s a pleasure to have a chance to play for Russian fans, my friends, relatives. CSKA has a very strong team, great coach, excellent players. It’s great when the highest goals are ahead of you. It’s especially interesting to play under the load of responsibility. I am sure that we are able to solve any task together.”
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Andrei Kirilenko
According to sources, Andrei Kirilenko recently approached Spanish League power Real Madrid about a contract, but the club balked over his $5.8 million salary request.
Kirilenko was paid $17.8 million last season, when injuries again limited his contribution to the Jazz. In 64 games, he averaged 11.7 points and 5.1 rebounds.
Kirilenko has said all along his No. 1 career choice would be re-signing with Utah.
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Andrei Kirilenko
If the Nets fail in their bid to get Carmelo Anthony, owner Mikhail Prokhorov should turn to Andrei Kirilenko instead to fill the small forward position.
The Jazz’s Andrei Kirilenko is a free agent this summer and knows Prokhorov well enough that the two have dinner in Russia when Kirilenko goes home every summer.
According to Nets sources, Kirilenko is on the team’s radar as a potential player and front-office official.
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Andrei Kirilenko
The Jazz have a significant trade chip in Andrei Kirilenko’s $17.8 million expiring contract, but they appear unlikely to move it.
Other teams might show interest in Kirilenko’s contract, but Utah general manager Kevin O’Connor likes continuity.
“The way Andrei has played for us in the past and the way he played in the preseason, he’s a real key to our team,” O’Connor said.
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Andrei Kirilenko
Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko wants to re-sign with the team when his contract expires after the upcoming season.
Kirilenko will make $17.8 million and plans to give Utah a chance to keep him when he hits the free-agent market.
“There’s no sense to change,” he said. “But again … it’s about business. We’ll see how it goes after this year.”
He is still thinking about playing in Russia after his NBA career is over, but he is not quite ready to think about that yet.
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Carmelo Anthony
Update: League sources say Anthony is growing more comfortable with the idea of committing to the Nets long term.
The Denver Nuggets are having serious discussions about a four-way trade that would land Carmelo Anthony with the New Jersey Nets, according to sources with knowledge of the negotiations.
The proposed deal, sources said, also would involve the Utah Jazz and the Charlotte Bobcats.
It would deliver Nets rookie forward Derrick Favors, Jazz veteran Andrei Kirilenko and multiple first-round picks to Denver in exchange for their franchise player, potentially bringing a resolution to Anthony’s uncertain future before the Nuggets hold their first practice of the new season.
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Andrei Kirilenko
Barring any unforeseen setbacks, Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko plans to play against the Lakers in Game 3 of the team’s semifinal series on Saturday night.
“I feel good,” said Kirilenko. “I think it’s a very good break and those extra four days will definitely help prepare me better.”
Kirilenko went through a full practice on Monday and was active in Tuesday’s shootaround. He has not played in a full game since mid-March after aggravating his left calf strain last month.
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Andrei Kirilenko
Wondering whom they will play against in the NBA playoffs is not the only question on the Utah Jazz’s minds right now.
They are also trying to figure out who will play for them this week.
And they are much more concerned with getting Andrei Kirilenko and Mehmet Okur back than they are worrying about if they will play the Spurs, the Suns or any of their other six possible first-round foes.
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Paul Millsap
Andrei Kirilenko and Paul Millsap left Utah’s win over Portland on Saturday night with injuries.
After hitting his first three shots, Kirilenko felt a twinge in his lower back. Meanwhile, Millsap banged knees with a Portland player.
Both of the incidents occurred in the first half and neither player returned.
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