Andrei Kirilenko (back) will miss Thursday's game against the Knicks. Kirilenko is still without a return timetable, but it speaks volumes about his status that the injury-riddled Nets are being cautious with his balky back. Even though the Nets badly need Kirilenko in their lineup now that Paul Pierce is out for at least two weeks, it seems as if they'd like to avoid any long-term setbacks by playing it safe with the 32-year-old. Until he is able to show that he can suit up (and stay healthy), AK-47 isn't worth a spot on any fantasy rosters.