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The Timberwolves and the Salary Cap

Canis Hoopus — Ok, Let's start with a table. (I'm desperately hoping this works. Tables and charts always foil me). 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 Kevin Love 14,693,906 15,719,062 16,744,218 Andrei Kirilenko 10,219,420 Nikola Pekovic 6,046,500(QO) Derrick Williams 5,016,960 6,331,404 8,262,482 Luke Ridnour 4,320,000 JJ Barea 4,687,000 4,519,500 Ricky Rubio 4,002,120 5,070.686 6,723,730 Alexey Shved 3,150,000 3,282,056 4,102,571 Greg Stiemsma 2,690,875 Dante Cunningha...

Minnesota Timberwolves May 8, 2013

Award Season, Season Recap, Pt. 2

Canis Hoopus — MVP: Andrei Kirilenko. Yes, he missed a number of games, he can't really create his own offense, and he's not a very good outside shooter, but it's pretty hard to ignore the overall impact that AK had on this squad. In a nutshell, he approximated the overall production of a middle class Kevin Love. With AK in the lineup, the Wolves were 26-38 (.406). Last year, with Kevin Love in the lineup, the Wolves were 24-31 (.436). First of all, Kevin Love is absurdly good. Secondly, AK was able to fill 2000+ minutes at the 3 and 4 with above average production. This production was one of t...

Minnesota Timberwolves April 22, 2013

Utah Jazz: Kirilenko hopes Jazz reach playoffs, but lose to T-Wolves

Salt Lake Tribune — Utah Jazz: Kirilenko hopes Jazz reach playoffs, but lose to T-Wolves by Bill Oram The Salt Lake Tribune Published Apr 12, 2013 08:55PM MDT It’s been three years since Andrei Kirilenko’s last trip to the playoffs with the Utah Jazz. Although the former All-Star forward plays for Minnesota now, he’d still like to see the Jazz earn the eighth seed this year. He’d just like them to find a way to do it that doesn’t involve beating his Timberwolves, who played Jazz Friday and will host Utah on Monday at the Target Center. “I know the situation Jazz are in,” Kirilenko said. “But we don’t wan...

Utah Jazz April 12, 2013

Kirilenko filling up stat sheet

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Minnesota forward Andrei Kirilenko turned in another solid all-around performance during Saturday's win over the Pistons. Kirilenko finished with 13 points in the 107-101 win on 4 of 10 shooting from the field. He made all seven of his attempts from the charity stripe and also added seven steals, six rebounds, three rebounds and two assists to his stat line, while logging 43 minutes of game action.

April 7, 2013

Rand: Inside those Timberwolves commercials with season ticket holders

Minneapolis Star-Tribune — Various season-ticket holders were used in commercials with Ricky Rubio, Nikola Pekovic, Andrei Kirilenko and Greg Stiemsma

Minnesota Timberwolves April 3, 2013

Gelabale back to the bench

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Timberwolves forward Mickael Gelabale has barely seen the floor in recent games, thanks to the return of Andrei Kirilenko to the lineup. Gelabale played just the final three-plus minutes Tuesday against the Pistons, in a 105-82 blowout win. He missed his lone field-goal attempt, while grabbing one rebound in the game.

March 27, 2013

Kirilenko back to low scoring

CBSSports.com Fantasy — After dropping 20 points his last time out, Minnesota forward Andrei Kirilenko was not nearly as productive on Sunday night against Chicago. He finished with just four points and three rebounds in the 104-97 loss. He went 2 for 6 from the field while playing 26 minutes. Kirilenko also posted an assist and a steal in the defeat.

March 25, 2013

Quick Poll: Would you have done this trade, and who would have said no?

SLC Dunk — Utah Jazz trades Al Jefferson, draft picks -- including GSW pick, and others For Minnesota Timberwolves trading Andrei Kirilenko and Luke Ridnour Give your answers in the comments section, and vote in the poll! Poll Which team says no? Minnesota (Gets Al Jefferson and lots of picks) Utah (Gets Kirilenko and Ridnour)   55 votes | Results

Utah Jazz March 24, 2013

Timberwolves blow out Suns to end nine-game road skid

St. Paul Pioneer Press — PHOENIX -- Andrei Kirilenko scored 20 points and the Timberwolves routed the slumping Phoenix Suns 117-86 on Friday night, March 22, to snap a nine-game road losing streak.

Minnesota Timberwolves March 22, 2013

Kirilenko makes surprise start

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Timberwolves forward Andrei Kirilenko made a surprise start in Sunday's contest against the Hornets despite dealing with a calf injury. Kirilenko went 3 of 6 shooting from the field, including 0 of 2 from long range, and 2 of 3 from the free throw line. He finished with eight points, five rebounds and two blocked shots in a 97-95 victory. He also chipped in with an assist and a steal while logging 25 minutes of game action.

March 18, 2013

Timberwolves' big men save day against Hornets

Sun Herald — MINNEAPOLIS - For the first time in a month, both center Nikola Pekovic and forward Andrei Kirilenko were healthy enough to be back in the Timberwolves lineup Sunday against New…Click to Continue »

New Orleans Hornets March 17, 2013

New Orleans Hornets guard Eric Gordon talks about his play down the stretch against Timberwolves

Times-PicayuneEric Gordon missed a step back jumper with 19 seconds remaining and had a layup attempt blocked by Andrei Kirilenko with 6.9 seconds remaining.

New Orleans Hornets March 17, 2013

Timberwolves welcome back Nikola Pekovic, Andrei Kirilenko in win

St. Paul Pioneer Press — Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic grabbed a critical offensive rebound, drew a foul and made two free throws in the final seconds of the fourth quarter.

Minnesota Timberwolves March 17, 2013

Timberwolves 97, Hornets 95: Derrick Williams' 28 points lead Minnesota

St. Paul Pioneer Press — RECAP: Nikola Pekovic made two free throws with 14.5 seconds left and Andrei Kirilenko had a key block with five seconds remaining to lift the Timberwolves to a 97-95 victory over New Orleans on Sunday night, March 17, at Target Center.

Minnesota Timberwolves March 17, 2013

Pekovic doubtful for Sunday

CBSSports.com Fantasy — The Wolves list both small forward Andrei Kirilenko (calf) and center Nikola Pekovic (abdominal strain) as doubtful to play Sunday against the Hornets. Kirilenko has missed nine straight games with his injury and Pekovic has missed the last eight.

March 17, 2013

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  • The Timberwolves and the Salary Cap
    Ok, Let's start with a table. (I'm desperately hoping this works. Tables and charts always foil me). 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 Kevin Love 14,693,906 15,719,062 16,744,218 Andrei Kirilenko 10,219,420 Nikola Pekovic 6,046,500(QO) Derrick Williams 5,016,960 6,331,404 8,262,482 Luke Ridnour 4,320,000 JJ Barea 4,687,000 4,519,500 Ricky Rubio 4,002,120 5,070.686 6,723,730 Alexey Shved 3,150,000 3,282,056 4,102,571 Greg Stiemsma 2,690,875 Dante Cunningha...
  • Award Season, Season Recap, Pt. 2
    MVP: Andrei Kirilenko. Yes, he missed a number of games, he can't really create his own offense, and he's not a very good outside shooter, but it's pretty hard to ignore the overall impact that AK had on this squad. In a nutshell, he approximated the overall production of a middle class Kevin Love. With AK in the lineup, the Wolves were 26-38 (.406). Last year, with Kevin Love in the lineup, the Wolves were 24-31 (.436). First of all, Kevin Love is absurdly good. Secondly, AK was able to fill 2000+ minutes at the 3 and 4 with above average production. This production was one of t...
  • Minnesota Timberwolves' Andrei Kirilenko, center, of Russia, and teammate Derrick Williams (7) pull down a rebound as San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20), of Argentina, reaches in during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, in San Antonio The Associated Press
    Minnesota Timberwolves' Andrei Kirilenko, center, of Russia, and teammate Derrick Williams (7) pull down a rebound as San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20), of Argentina, reaches in during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
  • Phoenix Suns' Luis Scola, left, of Argentina, shoots as Minnesota Timberwolves' Andrei Kirilenko (47), of Russia, looks on in the second half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves won 105-93. Scola scored 14 points for the Suns The Associated Press
    Phoenix Suns' Luis Scola, left, of Argentina, shoots as Minnesota Timberwolves' Andrei Kirilenko (47), of Russia, looks on in the second half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves won 105-93. Scola scored 14 points for the Suns. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
  • Minnesota Timberwolves' Andrei Kirilenko dunks in front of Golden State Warriors' David Lee during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Oakland, Calif The Associated Press
    Minnesota Timberwolves' Andrei Kirilenko dunks in front of Golden State Warriors' David Lee during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)
  • Golden State Warriors' Harrison Barnes (40) loses the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves' Andrei Kirilenko defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Oakland, Calif The Associated Press
    Golden State Warriors' Harrison Barnes (40) loses the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves' Andrei Kirilenko defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)
  • Minnesota Timberwolves' Andrei Kirilenko (47) loses control of the ball between Golden State Warriors' Harrison Barnes, left and David Lee during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Oakland, Calif The Associated Press
    Minnesota Timberwolves' Andrei Kirilenko (47) loses control of the ball between Golden State Warriors' Harrison Barnes, left and David Lee during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)
  • Minnesota Timberwolves' Andrei Kirilenko, left, of Russia, lays up a shot behind Toronto Raptors' Kyle Lowry in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Minneapolis The Associated Press
    Minnesota Timberwolves' Andrei Kirilenko, left, of Russia, lays up a shot behind Toronto Raptors' Kyle Lowry in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)