Nets reach deal with free agent forward Andrei Kirilenko

Andrei Kirilenko averaged 12.4 points and 5.7 rebounds per game for the Timberwolves last season.

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Kirilenko had hoped to secure a lucrative multi-year deal when he opted out of his contract with Minnesota, which was scheduled to pay him $10 million next season. A sign-and-trade with San Antonio fell apart and with most of the contenders having spent their cap space, Kirilenko was left with few options.