The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to seek a medical retirement for 30-year-old big man Nikola Pekovic, according to ESPN.
Pekovic dealt with chronic ankle injuries during his six-year NBA career, and said that he’s “more prepared for ending my career” this week while in his native Serbia.
Pek has one year and $11.6 million left on his contract.
From ESPN:
Wolves center Nikola Pekovic acknowledged this week in his native Serbia that he’s “more prepared for ending my career than returning” to the NBA. Minnesota is expected to pursue a medical retirement for Pekovic, 31, after Jan. 31, which will mark one full year since he last appeared in a game due to ankle woes.
