| 4/17/2013 7:36:00 PM |
Description: Minnesota center Nikola Pekovic (sore calf) will miss Wednesday's game, as we expected. | Insight: There was no reason to force Pekovic into action with nothing to play for. He averaged 16.3 points and 8.8 rebounds this season but once again dealt with injuries and missed 20 games. He'll be a restricted free agent this summer. | | |
| 4/16/2013 5:02:00 PM |
Description: Minnesota center Nikola Pekovic (sore calf) is doubtful for Wednesday's game, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press. | Insight: Timberwolves coach Rick Adelman was uncertain if Pekovic would play Wednesday, but we can't see him playing since the team has nothing to play for. The center will be a restricted free agent this summer. | | |
| 4/15/2013 7:46:00 PM |
Description: Minnesota center Nikola Pekovic is a no-go for Monday's game against Utah. He's still battling a sore calf. | Insight: We're guessing the Wolves will play it safe and keep Pekovic out Wednesday as well, which would end his season. Greg Stiemsma will get the start but he's not somebody you want on your fantasy team (3.9 ppg, 3.3 rpg in 74 games). | | |
| 4/15/2013 3:02:00 PM |
Description: Wolves center Nikola Pekovic is questionable for Monday's game against Utah with a bruised left calf. | Insight: Pekovic (16.3 ppg, 8.8 rpg) sat out Friday and Saturday and with two games left on the schedule, fantasy owners shouldn't hold their breath waiting for Pekovic to come back. | | |
| 4/13/2013 7:01:00 PM |
Description: A calf injury will keep Wolves center Nikola Pekovic from appearing in Saturday night's game against the Suns. | Insight: Pekovic (16.3 ppg, 8.8 rpg) also sat out Friday when the Timberwolves were in Utah. With two games left on the schedule after Saturday, fantasy owners shouldn't hold their breath waiting for Pekovic to come back. | | |
| 4/13/2013 11:10:00 AM |
Description: Minnesota center Nikola Pekovic did not play Friday against the Jazz and is doubtful for Saturday's game against Phoenix due to a bruised left calf. | Insight: He is averaging 20.4 points and 9.8 rebounds over his last nine games, so this comes at a bad time. | | |
| 4/12/2013 8:54:00 PM |
Description: Wolves center Nikola Pekovic will not play Friday against the Jazz. | Insight: Pekovic is dealing with a left calf contusion. He is averaging 20.4 points and 9.8 rebounds over his last nine games, so this comes at a bad time. | | |
| Hot | 4/4/2013 9:25:00 AM |
Description: Wolves center Nikola Pekovic was tremendous Wednesday in a win over Milwaukee (27 points, eight rebounds, three assists). | Insight: He's shooting 66.7 percent from the field over his past three games. It is worth noting that Pekovic's rebounding numbers have tumbled a bit in the wake of his recent scoring surge (just 6.5 rpg in his last two games, 8.8 rpg for the season). | | |
| Hot | 4/1/2013 10:34:00 PM |
Description: On a night when he wasn't supposed to play, Nikola Pekovic led all scorers with 29 points on 9-of-15 shooting. | Insight: Pekovic didn't crash the boards like he usually does (just five rebounds in 41 minutes) but who can complain about 29 points? A 73 percent free throw shooter for the season, Pekovic was a perfect 11-of-11 from that distance Monday against Boston. He's averaging 20.6 ppg over his last five games. | | |
| 4/1/2013 8:34:00 PM |
Description: In a surprise move, Nikola Pekovic started Monday night's game against the Celtics. | Insight: Pekovic had been ruled out with an ankle injury just hours earlier. He put up 14 points and nine rebounds when he faced Boston earlier in the year. | | |
| 4/1/2013 7:28:00 PM |
Description: Wolves big man Nikola Pekovic won't be available for Monday's game against Boston. He's out with an ankle injury. | Insight: Pekovic missed Saturday's tilt against Memphis as well. Greg Stiemsma will fill in at center against his old team. | | |
| 4/1/2013 11:26:00 AM |
Description: Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic sat out Saturday's game against the Grizzlies because of a sprained left ankle and is questionable for Monday's game against Boston. | Insight: Pekovic seemed fine Friday when he lit up the Thunder for 22 points and 15 rebounds. Shot blocking wizard Greg Stiemsma would take over as the team's primary low-post threat, but he has little fantasy value. | | |
| 3/30/2013 7:56:00 PM |
Description: Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic will sit out Saturday's game against the Grizzlies because of a sprained left ankle. | Insight: Pekovic seemed fine yesterday when he lit up the Thunder for 22 points and 15 rebounds. Shot blocking wizard Greg Stiemsma will take over as the team's primary low-post threat. He's averaged 5.5 ppg and 5.1 rpg in 15 starts this season. | | |
| Hot | 3/29/2013 10:38:00 PM |
Description: Minnesota center Nikola Pekovic notched his third straight double-double Friday night against the Thunder. | Insight: Pek had 22 points and 15 rebounds Friday and he's averaging 19.7 points and 14 rebounds over his last three games so the double-doubles haven't been cheapies. | | |
| 3/27/2013 10:42:00 PM |
Description: Minnesota center Nikola Pekovic racked up 19 points and 16 boards Wednesday in a loss to the Lakers. | Insight: That's Pekovic's second straight double-double and his 24th of the season. With Kevin Love out until further notice, he's a must-start. | | |
| 3/26/2013 10:25:00 PM |
Description: Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic had 18 points, 11 rebounds and a block in 30 minutes Tuesday against the Pistons. | Insight: Pekovic is averaging 14 points and 7.3 rebounds in six games since returning from an abdominal injury. He has only averaged 26 mpg in that span, compared to 31 mpg on the season. | | |
| 3/18/2013 11:53:00 AM |
Description: Wolves center Nikola Pekovic (abdominal strain) played Sunday, his first action since Feb 28. There appeared to be no setbacks as he scored 13 points and pulled down six rebounds. | Insight: He only played 24 minutes, but that should quickly increase. Fantasy owners should be excited to get Pekovic's 15.8 points and 8.8 rebounds back in the lineup. | | |
| 3/17/2013 5:57:00 PM |
Description: Wolves center Nikola Pekovic (abdominal strain) is available for Sunday's game. | Insight: Fantasy owners should be excited to get Pekovic's 15.8 points and 8.8 rebounds back in the lineup for the first time since Feb. 28. He missed eight games. | | |
| 3/15/2013 5:12:00 PM |
Description: Wolves center Nikola Pekovic (abdominal strain) won't play Friday against the Rockets. | Insight: Pekovic hasn't played in the past seven games. Greg Stiemsma has started in his place but only averaged 5.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 0.7 blocks. | | |
| 3/12/2013 5:06:00 PM |
Description: Wolves center Nikola Pekovic will miss his sixth straight game Tuesday with an abdominal strain. He has also been ruled out for Wednesday, according to the Star Tribune. | Insight: Greg Stiemsma has started the last five but only averaged 4.0 ppg, 4.4 rpg and 0.4 bpg. If you're looking for an option out of this mess, grab Derrick Williams, who has been hot over his last 15 games. | | |
