November 13, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Andrei Kirilenko (47) controls the basketball against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the first quarter at Oracle Arena.
November 13, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Andrei Kirilenko (47) controls the basketball against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the first quarter at Oracle Arena. REUTERS

Brooklyn Nets reserve Andrei Kirilenko has left the team and it may be for good. The Russian forward has taken a leave of absence from the team citing personal reasons, a move which might be a pre-cursor to a trade or a waiver.

Prior to the weekend, ESPN has already reported that the Nets engaged in talks to send the little-used player to the Philadelphia 76ers together with Sergey Karasev and the 76ers are expected to waive the Russian star. The Nets are reportedly looking for a draft pick in exchange for the two players but it is unclear if the other side is willing to surrender that. No development happened on that front as the team announced that Kirilenko will not join the squad on the two-game road trip and it is unclear if is gone for good.

The former Utah Jazz star has not recorded a field goal in this NBA season and has seen limited action. Despite his proclamation of good health, Kirilenko has been sparingly used by new coach Lionel Hollins resulting to career lows in minutes played (5) points (0.4) and rebounds (1.1). The 33-year-old player has been battling back injuries way back his days with the Jazz and he appreciates that his coach has been honest with how the team plans to use him this year, however, it has been one tough pill to swallow.

"It's tough, but there's nothing I can do," Kirilenko said after the team's game Wednesday. "I'm not the one making decisions, and it is what it is. ... I really appreciate [Hollins' openness], but it doesn't make things easier."

While AK47 only averaged a little over 5 points in last year's season, he was used more frequently by then-coach Jason Kidd. The situation is unclear on why Hollins is using him less given that this is a final year of his contract. Many NBA executives questioned the signing of Kirilenko last summer when the forward turned down a player option worth $10 with the Minnesota Timberwolves and signed with the Net which is owned by compatriot Mikhail Prokhorov for a salary that is lesser by $7 million annually. With the way things are going both camps are going to lose from the agreement as several news agencies are already proclaiming that the last days of Kirilenko in a Nets jersey have already been consummated.