Mon Apr 13 2015 | 13:25 | Pekovic (Achilles) will spend 5-6 months rehabbing Achilles inju... |
Pekovic (Achilles) will spend 5-6 months rehabbing the Achilles injury he had surgically repaired last Wednesday, the StarTribune reports. |
Pekovic underwent a debridement and repair of his right Achilles to try and get his ankle and lower leg healthy going into next season. Over the last two seasons, he's played in just 85 of a possible 164 games. His 5-6 month rehab timeline should put him in place to kick off training camp with the Timberwolves, but if there are any setbacks, it's possible Pekovic could be limited entering the season. |
Wed Apr 8 2015 | 17:32 | Pekovic (Achilles) underwent successful debridement and repair o... |
Pekovic (Achilles) underwent successful debridement and repair of his right Achilles on Wednesday. |
Pekovic was shut down for the season more than a week ago, and the team hopes the procedure will prevent any future issues in the ankle area that's bothered him for parts of the past two seasons. The Wolves have not offered a return timeline, stating only that the center will be sidelined "indefinitely." |
Thu Apr 2 2015 | 16:56 | Pekovic (Achilles) will undergo debridement and repair of right ... |
Pekovic (Achilles) will undergo a debridement and repair of his right Achilles next week. |
Pekovic battled discomfort and soreness in his Achilles/ankle for most of the second half of the season, and he was officially shut down earlier in the week. He'll undergo a second procedure on the ankle area after having plasma cells injected into the ankle last summer. The Wolves stated that they will offer an update when appropriate, so at this point it's too early to speculate on a recovery timeline. |
Mon Mar 30 2015 | 19:48 | Pekovic (ankle) will not play again this season |
Pekovic (ankle) will not play again this season, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. |
Pekovic's season will come to a close with the big man having played just 31 games. While that mark serves a career-low even for the oft-injured Pekovic, his production of 12.7 points and 7.5 rebounds this season also represents a significant drop-off from the 29-year-old. With Pekovic sidelined, Gorgui Dieng could see more playing time once he returns from his concussion, with Justin Hamilton being an option for the Timberwolves at center in the interim. |
Mon Mar 30 2015 | 14:12 | Pekovic (ankle) won't play Monday against Jazz |
Pekovic (ankle) won't play Monday against the Jazz. |
As expected, Pekovic will sit once again Monday. He hasn't played in almost three weeks, and there's no indication he's returning to the court soon. |
Mon Mar 30 2015 | 13:00 | Pekovic (ankle) doubtful for Monday's game against Jazz |
Pekovic (ankle) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Jazz. |
Pekovic hasn't played since Mar. 11 due to "ankle soreness," though the issue likely involves the Timberwolves' placement in the standings as well. There's no indication he will suit up Monday, though he should receive in update if that's the case. |
Sat Mar 28 2015 | 18:27 | Pekovic (ankle) out for Sunday's game against Pelicans |
Pekovic (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans. |
Pekovic's next opportunity to return will be Monday against the Jazz, but it's starting to look like a vry good possibility he simply doesn't play again this season. |
Thu Mar 26 2015 | 17:22 | Pekovic (ankle) out for Friday's game against Rockets |
Pekovic (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Rockets. |
This will mark Pekovic's ninth straight absence, and the fact that he's been ruled out so far in advance indicates he's not overly close to returning. Expect Gorgui Dieng to continue starting in Pekovic's place. |
Tue Mar 24 2015 | 17:03 | Pekovic (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against Lakers |
Pekovic (ankle) is is out for Wednesday's game against the Lakers. |
Pekovic, Ricky Rubio (ankle) and Kevin Garnett (knee) all missed Wednesday's game against the Jazz, despite being listed as questionable. All three have been downgraded for Wednesday's game, though Pekovic is the only one to officially be ruled out. Gorgui Dieng logged 45 minutes in Monday's overtime win, and he remains a candidate to reach 40 minutes anytime Pekovic cannot play. |
Mon Mar 23 2015 | 14:52 | Pekovic (ankle) ruled out of Monday's game versus Jazz |
Pekovic (ankle) has been ruled out of Monday's game versus the Jazz, the Star Tribune reports. |
Pekovic did not travel with the Timberwolves to Utah for Monday evening's game, instead remaining in Minnesota to rest his ankle. Nonetheless, the big man is thought to be edging closer to a return, so his status should be monitored in advance of Wednesday's contest versus the Lakers. |
Mon Mar 23 2015 | 12:43 | Pekovic (ankle) officially questionable for Monday's game agains... |
Pekovic (ankle) is officially questionable for Monday's game against the Jazz. |
Pekovic has been sidelined over a week with the ankle issue, so his status for Monday's game is still probably a lean towards out. However, his status status for the game should be updated at some point closer to tip-off, confirming one way or the other. |
Sun Mar 22 2015 | 18:09 | Pekovic (ankle) will not play in Sunday's game against Hornets |
Pekovic (ankle) will not play in Sunday's game against the Hornets. |
Pekovic continues to sit and is an unreliable option at this point in the season. However, he should be considered day-to-day moving forward since the Timberwolves leave the door open for him to play on a routine basis. |
Sat Mar 21 2015 | 18:16 | Pekovic (ankle) listed as questionable for Sunday's contest agai... |
Pekovic (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Hornets, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. |
Pekovic has already sat out five games in a row due to a sore ankle. If he dons a suit on the sideline Sunday, expect Gorgui Dieng to get the nod at center. |
Thu Mar 19 2015 | 18:23 | Nikola Pekovic: (Ankle) Out Thursday |
Pekovic (ankle) won't take the court Thursday at New York. |
Pekovic will miss his fifth outing in a row due to discomfort in his ankle. With Kevin Garnett (knee) also sidelined, the Timberwolves will trust in a starting frontcourt of Gorgui Dieng and Adreian Payne. |
Thu Mar 19 2015 | 14:35 | Pekovic (ankle) questionable for Thursday's game against Knicks |
Pekovic (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Knicks. |
Pekovic, as well as Gary Neal (ankle) and Kevin Garnett (knee) are each, yet again, considered questionable for Thursday's showdown of two of the worst teams in the NBA. All three sat out Wednesday, leaving the Wolves with only eight available players. |
Wed Mar 18 2015 | 18:18 | Nikola Pekovic: (Ankle) Out Wednesday |
Pekovic (ankle) will not play Wednesday, Jerry Zgoda of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. |
As expected, Pekovic will miss his fourth straight game while dealing with soreness in his ankle. Expect Gorgui Dieng to start in his place. |
Wed Mar 18 2015 | 13:22 | Pekovic (ankle) unlikely to play Wednesday against Raptors |
Pekovic (ankle) is unlikely to play Wednesday against the Raptors, Jerry Zgoda of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. |
The Timberwolves haven't said much about their injuries leading up to Wednesday's game, but this report suggests Ricky Rubio could be the only player currently listed as questionable to take the floor. That would mean Pekovic, Kevin Garnett and Gary Neal could all sit out, leaving Minnesota shorthanded yet again. |
Tue Mar 17 2015 | 13:28 | Pekovic (ankle) listed as questionable for Wednesday's game agai... |
Pekovic (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Jerry Zgoda of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports. |
Pekovic has battled lingering soreness in his ankle for some time now, and he's been listed as questionable for the last several games. If he's held out again Wednesday, which would be his fourth straight absence, Gorgui Dieng will make another start in his place. |
Mon Mar 16 2015 | 19:51 | Nikola Pekovic: (Ankle) Sidelined Monday |
Pekovic (ankle) won't take the floor Monday against the Nets. |
Pekovic is sitting out for a third game in a row due to discomfort in his ankle. With Kevin Garnett (knee) also out of commission, the Timberwolves will send out Gorgui Dieng as Pekovic's replacement. |
Mon Mar 16 2015 | 19:05 | Pekovic (ankle) unlikely to play Monday against Nets |
Pekovic (ankle) is unlikely to play Monday against the Nets, Kent Youngblood of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. |
Pekovic is on track to sit out a third straight game as he deals with recurring soreness in his ankle. With Kevin Garnett (knee) already ruled out, expect Gorgui Dieng and either Justin Hamilton or Adreian Payne to comprise the starting frontcourt. |