Pekovic Will Have Achilles Surgery
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NBA via Minnesota Timberwolves(MINNEAPOLIS) — Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic will undergo a debridement and repair of his right achilles which will sideline him for the remainder of the season.
Pekovic’s surgery will be performed by Dr. Robert Anderson in Charlotte, North Carolina, on April 8.
The 29-year-old Pekovic signed a five-year, $60 million contract with Minnesota in August 2013. Since then he’s only played in 85 games due to various injuries.
Pekovic already missed over two and a half months with an ankle injury this season.
The 6-foot-11, 285-pound Pekovic has played in 31 games this season, averaging 12.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.
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