Andrei Kirilenko returned to action on Friday December 7.

Andrei Kirilenko (back) will start on Friday against the Cavs. Kirilenko should be in all active lineups despite the injury. Chances are the team would not rush him back if he isn't ready. Look for his minutes to come at the expense of the entire rotation, rather than just one player.

Andrei Kirilenko (back spasms) is a game-time decision on Friday. Kirilenko must have experienced improvement in his back to be listed as a game-time call, but owners will still need to check back for another update on AK-47 closer to tipoff. He's been out since November 28 and has missed four games so far with the ailment. Josh Howard would likely get another start if Kirilenko can't play.

Andrei Kirilenko (back) didn't practice on Saturday and remains questionable to face the 76ers on Tuesday. AK's back flared up on Wednesday and he said it usually takes a week to subside, so he could very well be a game-time decision on Tuesday.

Andrei Kirilenko (back spasms) will not play on Friday. Kirilenko said previously that the back spasms take about a week to heal, so we're not surprised to see that he's not going to be playing. Josh Howard drew the start for Kirilenko on Wednesday, and it seems likely that he'll get another turn on Friday.

Andrei Kirilenko didn't sound fazed by his back spasms, saying that "all this will pass." AK-47 also added that the same condition comes up every year and typically takes about a week to resolve itself. The T-Wolves play again on Friday, but they're then off until December 4, so hopefully Kirilenko's absence will be a short one. Owners will have to check back for an update to see how he's feeling.

Andrei Kirilenko (back spasms) will not play on Wednesday. AK-47 battled back spasms for several years before going overseas last year, so there is plenty of cause for concern here. He has been a fantasy dynamo so far this season with averages of 13 points, 7.8 boards, 1.8 blocks and 1.5 steals. His owners will have to exercise patience and the sell-high window gets slammed shut with this news.

Andrei Kirilenko, who played 41 minutes on Tuesday, had to get treatment for his back spasms after the game. Rick Adelman wasn't sure how much pain Kirilenko was in, saying "I hope so" when asked if AK-47 was alright. "We'll see," he added. Kirilenko was forced to sit out Monday's practice with the issue, so owners need to keep an eye on him.

Andrei Kirilenko, who rested during Monday's practice with back spasms, had 14 points, six rebounds, five assists and three blocks on 5-of-12 shooting in 41 minutes as the Wolves spanked the Kings on Tuesday. Kirilenko's back is not yet a concern, but he hasn't exactly been a picture of health over the last few seasons. But more importantly, he had a very fantasy-friendly game and saw heavy minutes, despite the fact that Mt. Kevin Love erupted for 23 points and 24 rebounds tonight. Plan on riding Kirilenko until the wheels fall off.

Andrei Kirilenko sat out Monday's practice with back spasms, but said he's "fine" and ready to play vs. the Kings on Tuesday. J.J. Barea and Malcolm Lee were also limited on Monday but we've heard of no specific maladies, so presumably they will also be ready to play.