Andrei Kirilenko F FA Tue 11/27/12 8:26 AM
Andrei Kirilenko
F FA
Andrei Kirilenko, J.J. Barea and Malcolm Lee were a little "banged up" on Monday and "took it easy" in practice.
There were no specific references to injuries on any of the three players, so we're calling this a routine maintenance day for a team that has already dealt with plenty of injuries early in the season.
Andrei Kirilenko F FA Sun 11/25/12 1:28 AM
Andrei Kirilenko
F FA
Andrei Kirilenko didn't shoot well in Saturday's loss to the Warriors, making 4-of-13 FGs, but he finished with 11 points, six rebounds, three assists and three steals in 35 minutes.
As long as he's healthy and getting 30+ minutes, Kirilenko's versatility will make him a must-start fantasy player. It's worth noting that his 13 FG attempts were a season-high, a very good sign considering the return of Kevin Love (15 points, 15 rebounds).
Andrei Kirilenko F FA Sat 11/24/12 2:18 AM
Andrei Kirilenko
F FA
Andrei Kirilenko had 10 points, six rebounds, five assists, a steal and a 3-pointer in 36 minutes on Friday.
Kevin Love's return has undoubtedly hurt Kirilenko's production, but the minutes are there and his ability to produce in every category makes his a must-own player in all leagues. But whether owners will want to automatically start him is up for debate, depending on other options.
Andrei Kirilenko F FA Thu 11/22/12 3:34 AM
Andrei Kirilenko
F FA
Andrei Kirilenko sputtered with Kevin Love back in the fold on Wednesday, scoring seven points on 2-of-7 shooting with eight rebounds, two assists, three steals, and one block in 35 minutes.
Kirilenko owners probably want a refund after Love returned ahead of schedule, as the sell-high window is officially shut and he might actually be a buy-low candidate with owners freaking out. As you can see, the defensive numbers aren't going to be an issue, but the massive point and rebound totals are probably a thing of the past.
Andrei Kirilenko F FA Sat 11/17/12 2:16 AM
Andrei Kirilenko
F FA
Andrei Kirilenko blocked a season-high four shots in the Wolves' 106-98 loss to the Warriors on Friday, and also added 18 points on 5-of-9 shooting (2-of-3 from deep, 6-of-8 from the line) and six rebounds.
Kirilenko is on fire right now and the only thing owners have to worry about is his health risk.
Andrei Kirilenko F FA Wed 11/14/12 11:45 PM
Andrei Kirilenko
F FA
Andrei Kirilenko's bounce-back season continued on Wednesday when he went off for 26 points, 12 rebounds, two assists, a steal, two blocks and three 3-pointers on 9-of-12 shooting.
Wow. Kirilenko is back in a big way and while he feels like the ultimate sell-high guy, he's going to do this for as long as he can stay healthy, while his stats would hard to replace with a single player you could get in a trade. If you own Kirilenko, just sit back, enjoy the big numbers and plan on riding him until he breaks.
Andrei Kirilenko F FA Tue 11/13/12 2:46 AM
Andrei Kirilenko
F FA
Andrei Kirilenko double-doubled on Monday, scoring 16 points on 7-of-12 shooting (including a three) with 11 rebounds, two assists, two steals, and two blocks in 44 minutes.
The Wolves are going to ride Kirilenko with the injuries mounting up, and for the year he has been a fantasy stud averaging 11.9 points, 0.4 threes, 8.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.7 steals, 2.0 blocks, and 57 percent shooting from the field. This is about as good as it gets for any owners out there that want to test the market on an injury risk.
Andrei Kirilenko F FA Sat 11/10/12 10:33 PM
Andrei Kirilenko
F FA
Andrei Kirilenko was three assists shy of a triple-double on Saturday -- he racked up 11 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one block.
AK played a game-high 42 minutes and will be relied upon heavily with so many key pieces missing for the Wolves. In addition to Kevin Love (hand), Minnesota is without Brandon Roy (knee), J.J. Barea (foot) and Chase Budinger (leg).
Andrei Kirilenko F FA Thu 11/8/12 12:15 AM
Andrei Kirilenko
F FA
Andrei Kirilenko had just seven points, but added five rebounds, three steals and two blocks on 3-of-5 shooting in 31 minutes on Wednesday.
The minutes were there and he's not hurt, so keep him in your lineup until further notice.
Andrei Kirilenko F FA Tue 11/6/12 12:42 AM
Andrei Kirilenko
F FA
Andrei Kirilenko came to life in Monday's win over the Nets, scoring 16 points on 7-of-11 shooting (including a three) with 10 rebounds, six assists, one steal, and four blocks in 33 minutes.
AK-47 has long been known for lines like this, and if he stays healthy this season he will destroy his ADP from drafts. If you want to try to move the injury risk now is a good time, but only do it if you're getting close to equal value in return.