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Mon Mar 16 201512:05Pekovic (ankle) officially questionable for Monday's game agains...
Pekovic (ankle) is officially questionable for Monday's game against the Nets.
Pekovic added to the large group of players missing Sunday's game, suffering from an ankle soreness. His status for Monday's game remains up in the air, but should be confirmed at some point prior to the tip-off.
Sun Mar 15 201518:38Pekovic (ankle) will not play in Sunday's game against Spurs
Pekovic (ankle) will not play in Sunday's game against the Spurs, the Star Tribune reports.
Pekovic should be considered day-to-day for the time being. His next opportunity to play will be against the Nets on Monday.
Sat Mar 14 201517:33Nikola Pekovic: (Ankle) Questionable For Sunday
Pekovic (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in San Antonio.
Since coming down with a sore ankle Wednesday, Pekovic has already missed one outing as a result of the ailment and may be in line for another absence Sunday. If he remains in street clothes, Gorgui Dieng is the best bet to hold down the fort at center.
Fri Mar 13 201519:09Nikola Pekovic: (Ankle) Does Not Expect To Play Friday
Pekovic (ankle) said he does not expect to play Friday, the Star Tribune's Jerry Zgoda reports.
This has been a very frustrating season for Pekovic, and the fact that he will likely sit out Friday should not come as a surprise to his owners. Look for Gorgui Dieng to get the start Friday and consider Pekovic day-to-day.
Fri Mar 13 201513:22Pekovic (ankle) questionable Friday versus Oklahoma City
Pekovic (ankle) is questionable Friday versus Oklahoma City, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Pekovic continues to battle a nagging ankle injury, which limited him to only eight minutes Wednesday against the Suns. He'll likely wait until pregame warmups before making a decision on his status. If he sits, Gorgui Dieng will likely get the start.
Thu Mar 12 201519:44Pekovic dealt with ankle soreness in Wednesday's game against Su...
Pekovic dealt with ankle soreness in Wednesday's game against the Suns and was pulled early because he was unproductive according to coach Flip Saunders, Alan Horton of Wolves Radio reports.
Pekovic only saw eight minutes of action during Wednesday's game as it sounds like he could have kept playing but Saunders didn't see the point in doing so. This complicates Pekovic's future as it's unclear whether or not he'll play in Friday's game against the Thunder. More importantly, this may be a sign of things to come as Saunders deploys younger players like Gorgui Deng and Adreian Payne over Pekovic down the final stretch of the season.
Wed Mar 11 201523:38Pekovic will not return to Wednesday's game against Suns after t...
Pekovic will not return to Wednesday's game against the Suns after tweaking his sore right ankle, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.
Pekovic played just eight minutes in Wednesday's game before being forced to shut it down. It remains to be seen if his lingering ankle issue will prevent him from playing in Minnesota's next game Friday in Oklahoma City.
Tue Mar 10 201501:42Pekovic scored 12 points (5-12 FG, 2-4 FT) with 10 rebounds and ...
Pekovic scored 12 points (5-12 FG, 2-4 FT) with 10 rebounds and a steal in 24 minutes during Monday's loss to the Clippers.
He once again didn't see the usual amount of action for a starter, and with Adreian Payne beginning to make a case for more court time alongside Gorgui Dieng, Pekovic could continue to find himself squeezed for frontcourt minutes as the Timberwolves look more towards the future than the present.
Sat Mar 7 201523:21Pekovic played 26 minutes Saturday as Wolves continue to manage ...
Pekovic played 26 minutes Saturday as the Wolves continue to manage his minutes due to his perpetual ankle soreness, scoring 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-1 FT) with eight rebounds and one block.
Pekovic's persistent ankle injuries and limited fantasy game mean that he is not someone owners want to add universally, but if it's rebounds you need, he may be of assistance. The specter of missed games always hangs over his head and his inability to contribute outside of rebounds makes Pekovic a non-ideal fantasy player for a lot of leagues.
Sat Mar 7 201520:05Pekovic (ankle) will start Saturday against Portland
Pekovic (ankle) will start Saturday against Portland, the Timberwolves' official site reports.
Pekovic missed Monday's game due to an ankle concern and only managed 15 minutes in his return to the floor Wednesday. It's unclear how much of a workload he can handle at the moment, which should spur owners to look elsewhere until he builds up to nearly 30 minutes per game.
Sat Mar 7 201519:28Pekovic (ankle) will play Saturday against Portland
Pekovic (ankle) will play Saturday against Portland, as expected, Master Tesfatsion of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Pekovic continues to deal with a nagging ankle issue, but after going through shootarond without issue and testing out the ankle in warmups, he'll play through any lingering discomfort Saturday night. The big man has been limited to 15 and 12 minutes, respectively, over his last two games. Whether his minutes are capped again Saturday remains to be seen, so he's among the riskier daily plays at center.
Fri Mar 6 201518:29Pekovic (ankle) probable for Saturday's game against Portland
Pekovic (ankle) is probable for Saturday's game against Portland, the Star Tribune's Jerry Zgoda reports.
He has played in two of Minnesota's last three games, but has seen a total of just 27 minutes in those two games, so it's best to take a wait and see approach in fantasy with Pekovic. When he's going right, he is a double-double machine, but for now, this ankle injury continues to slow him down.
Thu Mar 5 201500:00Pekovic (ankle) held to 15 minutes on floor Wednesday
Pekovic (ankle) was held to 15 minutes on the floor Wednesday. During his truncated outing, Pekovic had six points, five rebounds, and two steals.
Pekovic was a game-time decision after missing Monday's contest with ankle soreness and Flip Saunders was conservative with his deployment of his starting center. The ankle injury has been a recurring problem for Pekovic for some time now, and his workload prior to Saturday's game, where he exited after just 12 minutes, put a lot of strain on it. It looks as though his ankle soreness isn't going away any time soon, so owners would be wise to stash Gorgui Dieng on their roster if he's still available.
Wed Mar 4 201518:51Pekovic (ankle) will be available Wednesday against Nuggets
Pekovic (ankle) will be available Wednesday against the Nuggets, Andy Greder of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Pekovic said he felt better during Wednesday's shootaround, though he made it clear that he'd need to warm up prior to the game before making a final call on his status. He apparently did that without issue and is expected to return to the starting lineup at center, pushing Gorgui Dieng to the bench.
Wed Mar 4 201512:55Pekovic (ankle) remains questionable for Wednesday's game agains...
Pekovic (ankle) remains questionable for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Jerry Zgoda of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.
Pekovic, who did not play Monday against the Clippers, said his foot/ankle are feeling better, but he won't make a decision on his status until he has a chance to warm up. If he's ultimately held out again, Gorgui Dieng will notch another start in his place.
Tue Mar 3 201514:31Pekovic (ankle) officially listed as questionable for Wednesday'...
Pekovic (ankle) is officially listed as questionable for Wednesday's game, Jon Krawczynski of the Associated Press reports.
Pekovic missed Monday's game as he continues to battle pain in his ankle, but he apparently intimated that he really hopes to return to the court Wednesday. The decision will ultimately be up to the training staff, however, and that call likely won't be made until after he has a chance to test the ankle out during shootaround. If Pekovic is held out again, Gorgui Dieng will make another start in his place.
Mon Mar 2 201519:00Pekovic (ankle) will not play Monday against Clippers
Pekovic (ankle) will not play Monday against the Clippers.
Pekovic continues to battle soreness in his right ankle, which kept him out of Monday's shootaround. He was considered questionable throughout the day, but the team has announced he'll be held out, as will starting shooting guard Kevin Martin (illness). Gary Neal will start in place of Martin, while Gorgui Dieng will likely replace Pekovic.
Mon Mar 2 201513:06Nikola Pekovic: (Ankle) Game-Time Decision Monday
Pekovic (ankle) did not participate in Monday's morning shootaround and will be a game-time decision, Anthony Greder of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Pekovic is very frustrated right now, as he is once again battling pain in the ankle that has given him trouble already this season and last season. He played just two minutes in the second half of Saturday's game, and it would not be surprising if he missed Monday's contest. This makes him an incredibly risky play in weekly leagues, while Gorgui Dieng's value is trending up.
Sun Mar 1 201500:34Nikola Pekovic: (Ankle) Ailing Once Again
Pekovic played just 92 seconds in the second half Saturday as his ankle was bothering him once again, the Star Tribune's Jerry Zgoda reports.
He was laboring in pain with the ankle that has given him so much trouble and the team plans to reevaluate him on Monday. Pekovic finished with just 12 minutes Saturday while Gorgui Dieng played 39 minutes and Adreian Payne saw 25 minutes. Should the T-Wolves opt to give Pekovic some time to rest, Dieng should slot into the starting lineup next to Kevin Garnett.
Thu Feb 26 201500:09Pekovic scored 15 points (6-14 FG, 3-4 Ft) with 13 rebounds and ...
Pekovic scored 15 points (6-14 FG, 3-4 Ft) with 13 rebounds and a steal in 35 minutes during Wednesday's win over the Wizards.
The Timberwolves' offense is running through Kevin Martin and Andrew Wiggins right now, but Pekovic should still giving his owners solid frontcourt value as long as he stays healthy.
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