2011-12 Jazz could play big-man musical chairs

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Kanter in wait-and-see mode

November 15, 2011 @ 1:27 pm by Jorge Sierra

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Enes Kanter is being targeted by Olympiakos in Greece. Sportdog

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Brian T. Smith: Kanter's definitely open to the move but everything about the situation has to be right. He needs the experience, though, and is being pushed to remain active. Saying the lockout hurts Kanter's development is an understatement. Twitter

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Kirilenko Named Week 5 Euroleague MVP

Nov 18, 2011 11:04 AM EST

Andrei Kirilenko has been named Euroleague MVP for Week 5 of the regular season.

Kirilenko has 17 points on just three shots from the floor, shooting 12-for-13 from the free throw line. Kirilenko had nine rebounds, six steals and two assists in CSKA's 77-66 win.

Kirilenko also won the award in Week 1.

Via RealGM Staff Report


Read more: http://basketball.realgm.com/news#ixzz1e9bG6k5Z

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Former Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko, who has been dominating Euroleague play this fall for Russian powerhouse CSKA Moscow, slammed his head on the court during a Russian league game against Krasnye Krylye on Saturday. SportsRU.com reported that Kirilenko suffered a concussion, broke his nose and will undergo further medical examination. It's not yet known how long he will be sidelined.

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Karina Kvasniova: Kirilenko is expected to miss 2-3 matches after last night's injury and will wear special mask to protect his broken nose. via @selloutxboy Twitter

Not sure he is a former Jazzman yet. But, the injuries continue with him.

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Former Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko broke his nose and injured his left shoulder Saturday during a CSKA Moscow game.
CSKA's website said a postgame medical examination by doctors "did not reveal a concussion." However, Kirilenko will undergo additional tests during the next few days, with "special attention" paid to his shoulder.
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Kirilenko has excelled while playing overseas during the NBA lockout and was recently named weekly MVP of the Euroleague.
The longtime Jazz player will be an unrestricted free agent when the NBA's work stoppage ends.

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Agent Marc Fleisher speaks Monday about former Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko's recent injury.
Fleisher on what he knows about Kirilenko's injury and whether he received a concussion, which some media outlets reported: "I talked to him about 45 minutes after it happened. He told me he did not suffer a concussion. He said he broke his nose and had some bruises.

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[quote]Mark Fleisher, agent for Mehmet Okur:

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Andrei Kirilenko, now that a new CBA is reached in NBA and the lockout is over, will return to US, according to sources close to the situation. The Russian forward, who signed a multi-year deal with CSKA Moscow, wants to pen a multi-year deal in NBA where he has played for 10 years with Utah Jazz. Sportando

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Emiliano Carchia: As per sources close to situation, Andrei Kirilenko will leave CSKA Moscow and try to sign a multi-year deal with Nets, Jazz or Los Angeles Twitter

Wonder if that's the Lakers or Clipps. Could make sense for either of course as he could almost anywhere with his versatility.

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Emiliano Carchia: As per sources close to situation, Andrei Kirilenko will leave CSKA Moscow and try to sign a multi-year deal with Nets, Jazz or Los Angeles Twitter

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Former Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko has not made a decision about returning to the NBA and is still a member of CSKA Moscow, agent Marc Fleisher told The Salt Lake Tribune on Monday.

Salt Lake Tribune

Kirilenko plans to remain with CSKA until the NBA's labor situation clears up and details about what is expected be a chaotic free agency period are made concrete. "He and I have decided to evaluate the NBA interest versus what he has over there and then a decision will be made," Fleisher said.

Salt Lake Tribune

Kirilenko will be an unrestricted free agent once the lockout ends. Recent media reports claimed that Kirilenko had already made up his mind about returning to the NBA and had even narrowed down his ideal choice of teams. "I asked Andrei where all that stuff comes from and he said, 'I have no idea,' " Fleisher said.

Salt Lake Tribune

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[quote]The Pacers talked to the Utah Jazz about forward Paul Milsap prior to the draft. Expect them to make a phone call to the Jazz again. The 26-year-old Milsap, a Pacer killer in the past, averaged a career-high 17 points last season. The Pacers can make this deal happen because they

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Matt Harpring: my top free agent that will be worth the money, marc gasol. The offer would be 4yrs, 42 mil. He can be a good player on a good team.

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