Kirilenko out for season opener vs. Cleveland

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While speaking with reporters, Nets forward Andrei Kirilenko said that he would not be ready to play tonight against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Though running a full practice Tuesday, Kirilenko was not expected to play in the opener.

Via Tim Bontemps of the New York Post:

Kirilenko says he's out tonight but is still hopeful for Friday. Says he needs to play 5-on-5. Hopes to do so tomorrow.

— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) October 30, 2013

As always, Kirilenko and Nets hope he’ll be ready to go for the Nets home opener Friday versus the Miami Heat.

SNY — Opener notes: Andrei Kirilenko will not play tonight, Deron Williams will