Player Page

Roster

Nikola Pekovic | Center

Team: Minnesota Timberwolves
Age / DOB:  (27) / 1/3/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'11' / 281
College: Montenegro
Contract: view contract details
Share: 

Latest News

Recent News

Former Timberwolves GM David Kahn believes Nikola Pekovic is "probably aiming for a double-digit salary" as a restricted free agent during the offseason.
It's what we expected to hear, but Pekovic's free agency has the potential to turn into a monster headache for the team. The Wolves aren't good enough as currently constructed, but they can't really afford to lose Pekovic without a suitable replacement. A desperate team will throw Pekovic a multi-year offer at something like $10-12 million per season, a figure that may be difficult for Minnesota to match when looking at all of the holes on the roster. It's rare a team lets a restricted free agent leave, especially someone as critical as Pekovic is to Minnesota. May 3 - 9:59 AM
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Highest Searched Players over the last 7 days


Player News

Date:
Nikola Pekovic - C - Timberwolves

President of basketball operations David Kahn reiterated that the Timberwolves want to re-sign restricted free agent Nikola Pekovic.

Pekovic will enter the offseason as one free agent sure to draw a ton of interest, and the Wolves may have to pony up a deal worth north of $10M annually in order to keep him. Pekovic has also said that he's intent on staying with the T-Wolves, but things could change during the bidding process if a desperate team makes a big offer.
Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press
Apr 19 - 9:21 AM
Nikola Pekovic - C - Timberwolves

Nikola Pekovic (left calf contusion) will not play against the Spurs on Wednesday.

He tried to warm up and it would seem he's not going to be able to manage the pain. Pek had a great season, averaging 16.3 points, 8.8 boards and 0.8 blocks on 52 percent shooting, but his 20 missed games will make him a risky pick next year. Greg Stiemsma and Dante Cunningham figure to split the center duties tonight.
Related: Dante Cunningham, Greg Stiemsma
Source: Wolves on Twitter
Apr 17 - 7:32 PM
Nikola Pekovic - C - Timberwolves

Nikola Pekovic is warming up and testing his calf to see if he can play in Wednesday's finale.

We should have an answer shortly as to whether he's in or out.
Source: Timberwolves PR on Twitter
Apr 17 - 7:07 PM
Nikola Pekovic - C - Timberwolves

Nikola Pekovic (calf) traveled with the team for Wednesday's game against the Spurs and is listed a questionable.

Earlier today Rick Adelman said he's unsure of Pekovic's status for the finale. He has been ruled out fairly early in the last two games, so he's likely a little closer to doubtful than probable. Fantasy owners would probably be best served avoiding this situation with 15 games and plenty of options to choose from.
Source: Wolves PR on Twitter
Apr 16 - 8:53 PM
Nikola Pekovic - C - Timberwolves

Nikola Pekovic (calf) could be out for the season.

Rick Adelman had no idea of Pekovic's availability for Wednesday's game vs. San Antonio, and it doesn't sound like the team will jeopardize his long-term health just to see him play. "I don't know if it makes sense to play him in the last game or not," he said. Pekovic is set to become a restricted free agent and will be in search of a monster pay day.
Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press
Apr 16 - 9:22 AM
Nikola Pekovic - C - Timberwolves

Nikola Pekovic has been ruled out on Monday due to his calf injury.

This will be his third straight missed game with the injury and a combination of Greg Stiemsma and Dante Cunningham will fill in for him once again tonight.
Related: Greg Stiemsma, Dante Cunningham
Source: Timberwolves PR on Twitter
Apr 15 - 6:46 PM
Nikola Pekovic - C - Timberwolves

Rick Adelman wants Nikola Pekovic to add some "finesse" to his game.

"Finesse was never my better side," the bruising center admitted. "All my basketball life, like iI like to say, my basketball is not really nice for watching, but it is really effective." Pekovic's quotes are becoming comedic gold, but Adelman does have a point about extending his game.
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Apr 15 - 10:34 AM
Nikola Pekovic - C - Timberwolves

Nikola Pekovic will not play against the Suns on Saturday due to a left calf contusion.

He was a surprising scratch on Friday and there was always a good chance that he was going to miss this game following that news. Pek is certainly on the chopping block for fantasy owners with only two games left for Minnesota. Greg Stiemsma makes a ton of sense as an add in all leagues against one of the weakest interior defenses in the NBA.
Related: Greg Stiemsma
Source: Wolves PR on Twitter
Apr 13 - 6:25 PM
Nikola Pekovic - C - Timberwolves

Nikola Pekovic will not play against the Jazz on Friday due to a left calf contusion.

Ouch. Pek has been a stud in his last nine games, averaging 20.4 points and 9.8 boards. The Wolves are on a back-to-back and will play Saturday, so there's a very good chance that he'll sit out of that game. Greg Stiemsma has been let loose in the second half, so he could flirt with a double-double and a couple blocks.
Related: Greg Stiemsma
Source: Alan Horton on Twitter
Apr 12 - 8:33 PM
Nikola Pekovic - C - Timberwolves

Nikola Pekovic hit 2-of-8 shots for just five points, seven rebounds and two blocks in 26 minutes on Tuesday.

He led the starters in playing time tonight, as Rick Adelman played 10 guys 20-plus minutes in this one. And that wasn't good news for any players in Minnesota uniforms.
Apr 10 - 1:29 AM
Nikola Pekovic - C - Timberwolves

Nikola Pekovic scored 24 points on 6-of-12 shooting (12-of-16 FTs) with eight rebounds and one steal in the Wolves' 95-93 loss to the Raptors on Friday.

Godzilla was moving people around at will tonight and should do so for the rest of the year. Andrei Kirilenko scored 20 points on 8-of-10 shooting with a full line, and Ricky Rubio went for 13 and 12 with five boards in the loss.
Related: Andrei Kirilenko, Ricky Rubio
Apr 6 - 12:36 AM
Nikola Pekovic - C - Timberwolves

Nikola Pekovic scored 27 points on efficient 11-of-14 shooting in a road win vs. the Bucks on Wednesday, adding eight rebounds, three assists, one steal and only one turnover.

Not counting the game he missed with a sprained ankle, Pek is scoring 26.0 points in his past three contests, on better than 65 percent shooting. He's been a solid sixth-round value in nine-cat leagues this season, though 16 DNPs due to injury have lowered his overall returns.
Apr 3 - 10:17 PM
Nikola Pekovic - C - Timberwolves

Impending free agent Nikola Pekovic reiterated that he wants to re-sign with the Timberwolves.

"That's my preference, to stay here," Pekovic said. "I like it. I enjoy it. I hope I'll stay." It's unclear if the Wolves will be the highest bidder for the rugged center. Big men are annually overpaid in free agency and Pekovic has shown rapidly improving offensive touch at 6'11/281. The 27-year-old is averaging 16.1 points, 8.8 rebounds and 0.8 blocks in his third NBA season.
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Apr 2 - 4:08 PM
Nikola Pekovic - C - Timberwolves

Nikola Pekovic returned from an ankle injury and had 29 points, five boards, a steal and a block on 9-of-15 shooting in 41 minutes in Monday's win over the Celtics.

Pekovic missed Saturday's game due to his bum ankle, but came through in a big way tonight. We're just hoping that you were following our news blurbs and were able to get him back into your lineups for tonight's big game. The Celtics were missing Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce, and Chris Wilcox and Jeff Green weren't able to offer much defense to the opposing big man.
Apr 2 - 12:13 AM

Depth Charts

All Positions
PosRoleName
PG1Ricky Rubio
2J.J. Barea
SG1Luke Ridnour
2Alexey Shved
3Malcolm Lee
SF1Andrei Kirilenko
2Mickael Gelabale
3Chase Budinger
PF1Kevin Love
2Derrick Williams
3Dante Cunningham
C1Nikola Pekovic
2Greg Stiemsma
3Chris Johnson