The Minnesota Timberwolves signed forward Andrei Kirilenko after completing a three-team deal that sent forward Wesley Johnson and a No. 1 draft pick for needed salary-cap space and three second-round picks in a three-team deal, the team announced Friday, July 26.
Kirilenko will receive a reported $20 million over two seasons, although the Timberwolves did not disclose terms of the contract.
"We are pleased that Andrei has decided to resume his NBA career with the Minnesota Timberwolves," David Kahn, Timberwolves president of basketball operations, said in a statement. "Over his time in the NBA he has proven to be one of the best defensive players in the world. His ability to play multiple positions and big-game experience will be wonderful assets to our team. He is coming off an MVP season in Europe, on what many believe was the best team in Europe, CSKA Moscow. We are excited to see him in a Timberwolves uniform and wish him well in the upcoming Olympics, where he will be the star player for the Russian National Team."
Kirilenko, 31, played 10 years with the Utah Jazz, averaging 12.4 points and 5.6 rebounds, before spending last season with CSKA Moscow. He originally signed with the Russian team because of the NBA lockout and decided to finish out the season even when the lockout ended.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Record: 31-51
5th in Northwest
Home: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Capacity: 19,356
5th in Northwest
Home: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Capacity: 19,356
Timberwolves sign Andrei Kirilenko
St. Paul Pioneer Press 7/27/2012
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