Dieng will get the start at center Friday, T-Wolves radio announcer Alan Horton reports.

Nikola Pekovic (ankle) is ailing again, so Dieng should be deployed in all formats Friday. As long as Pekovic remains sidelined, Dieng should get the start and offer big production for his owners.

Dieng started the second half as Nikola Pekovic left the game and did not return with an ankle injury. Dieng finished with 10 points (3-4 FG, 4-4 FT) with seven rebounds, four assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Wednesday's game.

Dieng is averaging eight points and eight rebounds over his last five games, but is a must own player given Pekovic's injury history. Dieng could see further playing time given this latest Pekovic injury.

Dieng narrowly missed out on a double-double Wednesday, putting up eight points and 10 rebounds in 33 minutes against Denver. He also had a steal and two blocks.

Dieng moved back to the bench with Nikola Pekovic's return, but Pekovic was on the floor for just 15 minutes. The Louisville product could continue to see big minutes of Pekovic's ankle continues to be a hindrance.

Dieng scored 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-2 FT) with 11 rebounds, two blocks and a steal in 39 minutes during Monday's loss to the Clippers.

Nik Pekovic's ankle is bothering him again, which could be very good news for Dieng's fantasy owners. He's stayed fairly productive in limited bench minutes, but if Pekovic misses any more games, Dieng should become a consistent double-double threat who can contribute in blocks and steals without hurting your percentages while he's getting starter's minutes.

Dieng scored 13 points (4-6 FG, 5-6 FT) with nine rebounds and two steals in 39 minutes Saturday.

Dieng benefitted from both Kevin Garnett's ejection and the fact that Nikola Pekovic played just 12 minutes, due to more soreness in his ankle. If Dieng is available in your league, scooping him up now if the ideal move as if Pekovic is out, Dieng looks to see big minutes and big production.

Dieng scored six points with seven rebounds in 25 minutes while coming off the bench in Wednesday's win over Washington.

Newly acquired Kevin Garnett got the start at power forward as he'll likely be the starter the rest of the season. However, Garnett may not play many minutes, so Dieng could keep a sizable role of the bench. It looks like Adreian Payne will see a reduced role more than Dieng with Garnett on the roster.

Dieng scored seven points with 14 rebounds in 27 minutes while coming off the bench in Monday's loss to Houston.

Adreian Payne was the surprise starter at power forward, but Dieng was still productive off the bench. However, Dieng's minutes could be in flux once Kevin Garnett joins the lineup Wednesday.

Dieng provided 15 points (6-8 FG, 3-6 FT) and 12 rebounds in 38 minutes in the win over the Suns on Friday. He added two blocks.

Dieng came off the bench and played big minutes after Anthony Bennett left the game with a lower leg bruise. It will be interesting to see if he can produce next to Nikola Pekovic if Bennett remains out.

Dieng scored six points (3-6 FG) with 12 rebounds, five blocks and a steal in 24 minutes off the bench Monday.

He split minutes at center almost evenly with Nik Pekovic, but that likely had more to do with the T-wolves playing on the second night of a back-to-back than anything else. Dieng still has value in deeper leagues due to his ability to contribute defensive stats even in limited minutes, but as long as Pekovic manages to stay healthy, Dieng's fantasy utility has a firm ceiling on it.

Dieng scored two points (1-4 FG), to go with three rebounds, one assist, and a steal in 15 minutes on Sunday.

Dieng didn't play many minutes as he's moved to the bench in Minnesota. With the return of Nikola Pekovic and Kevin Martin Dieng has returned to the bench and posted unimpressive lines. His owners want to hope the team is able to make some trades to free up minutes in Minnesota. Otherwise Dieng's value appears like it will suffer off the bench.

Dieng had 13 points and nine rebounds in 27 minutes off the bench Wednesday against Miami.

Dieng had moved into a bench role as Minnesota has had an influx of players return from injury, such as Nikola Pekovic. However, Pekovic is experiencing some ankle soreness since returning, which has kept him from playing much more than 25 minutes. Dieng owners should not panic over his recent move to the bench as he has still been getting a solid amount of minutes and continues to be a solid source for rebounds and blocks.

Dieng moved to the bench Saturday, as Kevin Martin replaced him in the starting lineup, and scored four points (0-3 FG, 4-6 FT) with three rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 20 minutes.

This was a baffling move for the Wolves as Dieng was coming off a three game stretch where he grabbed double-digit rebounds and blocked three shits in each contest. We don't know if this move was a temporary or permanent move, as it may have been based on matchups, and until we know for sure what the Wolves' intentions are, it is prudent to keep holding Dieng.

Dieng had 16 points (6-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist and three blocks in 35 minutes on Wednesday.

Dieng's production has not been slowed by the return of Nikola Pekovic from an ankle injury. Pekovic only grabbed two rebounds in 27 minutes against the Celtics compared to Dieng's 14 rebounds in 35 minutes. Dieng has blocked three shots in two straight games. Unless you are stacked, Dieng should stay your lineup regularly.

Dieng scored six points (3-8 FG) to go along with 18 rebounds, two assists, one steal and three blocks in 36 minutes Monday against the Thunder.

Dieng started alongside Nikola Pekovic again Monday and was dominant on the glass. It's encouraging to see him receive so many minutes despite Pekovic's return, but there might be games now and then where Dieng might see less playing time than he was accustomed to before Pekovic's return.

Dieng started at power forward and scored nine points with seven rebounds and four assists in 28 minutes in Sunday's loss to Atlanta.

Dieng started at power forward with Nikola Pekovic starting at center. Dieng should stay in the starting lineup and continue to get 25 or more minutes, but the T-Wolves may re-work the rotation when Kevin Martin returns from a wrist injury (which could be this week).

Dieng scored 14 points with 15 rebounds in 35 minutes in Friday's loss to New Orleans. He played power forward at time during the game with Nikola Pekovic at center, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. "We're going to have to work on integrating Pek and 'G' together," head coach Flip Saunders said.

It was an encouraging outing for Dieng as it looks like the T-Wolves will try to keep him on the floor even with Pekovic's return from an ankle injury.

Dieng scored six points with seven rebounds in 25 minutes in Wednesday's loss to Dallas. He started at center despite Nikola Pekovic's return from an ankle injury.

Pekovic played 23 minutes and scored 14 points. Pekovic may be eased into action after a lengthy absence, but he could take over the starting role before too long. Dieng will still likely get significant minutes as he was averaging 21.3 minutes per game in ten games while playing with a Pekovic early in the season. Still, it's worth monitoring Dieng's playing time as Pekovic gets back to full strength.

Dieng scored nine points with ten rebounds in Monday's loss to Charlotte. He was just 3-of-10 from the field.

Dieng struggled with his shot, but it was likely just an off night. The bigger concern is that Nikola Pekovic could return as early as Wednesday from an ankle injury, which could cut into his playing time.

Dieng (illness) had a nice all-around game with 10 points (3-7 FG, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists, three steals, and two blocks in 38 minutes in the win over Indiana on Tuesday.

Dieng missed practice on Monday, but was able to play his full complement of minutes in his big game as the Timberwolves snapped a 15-game losing streak. He has four double-doubles in seven games in January.

Dieng (illness) is available to play in Tuesday's game.

He missed Monday's practice due to the illness, but with news that he is available Tuesday, owners should deploy him as usual.