Andrei Kirilenko (back) said he's hopeful to begin practicing with the team by Christmas. Kirilenko said his back spasms have been the worst he's ever experienced. He has been out since Nov. 8 and there is no word on when he'll be able to return to the lineup for game action. If when he does eventually make it back, fantasy owners shouldn't be too excited about it given how frequently his back goes out on him.