Nikola Pekovic

Minnesota Timberwolves, Center
Age: 38-316d (Jan 03, 1986)
Exp: 7 Years
Country: ME
Drafted: Round 2 (#31 overall), 2008
Agent(s): Miodrag Raznatovic, Jeffrey A. Schwartz
INACTIVE

2013-2017

Nikola Pekovic signed a 5 year , $60,000,000 contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, including $60,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $12,000,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $60,000,000
Average Salary:
$12,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$60,000,000
Signed Using:
Bird Rights
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2010-2012 Rookie

Nikola Pekovic signed a 3 year , $12,960,000 contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, including $13,510,800 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,320,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $12,960,000
Average Salary:
$4,320,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$13,510,800
Signed Using:
Free Agent:
2013 / RFA
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Seasons

7 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$72,632,049

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2010 25
Active
$4,170,000
$4,170,000
2011 26
Active
$3,624,849
$7,794,849
2012 27
Active
$4,837,200
$12,632,049
2013 28
Active
$12,100,000
$24,732,049
2014 29
Active
$12,100,000
$36,832,049
2015 30
Active
$12,100,000
$48,932,049
2016 31
Retained
$12,100,000
$61,032,049
2017 32
Retained
$11,600,000
$72,632,049
Total
$72,632,049

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
8 $72,632,049 - - $72,632,049
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2010
25
$4,170,000
$4,170,000
$4,170,000
2011
26
$3,624,849
$3,624,849
$7,794,849
2012
27
$4,837,200
$4,837,200
$12,632,049
2013
28
$12,100,000
$12,100,000
$24,732,049
2014
29
$12,100,000
$12,100,000
$36,832,049
2015
30
$12,100,000
$12,100,000
$48,932,049
2016
31
$12,100,000
$12,100,000
$61,032,049
2017
32
$11,600,000
$11,600,000
$72,632,049
Total
$72,632,049
$72,632,049

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
8 $72,632,049 - - $72,632,049

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2016-17 MIN Oct 26, 2016 - Apr 12, 2017 82 Achilles
2015-16 MIN Feb 04, 2016 - TBD 0 Foot
2015-16 MIN Oct 27, 2015 - Jan 05, 2016 0 Back
  • Jun 20, 2017 Waived by Minnesota (MIN) - medical retirement
  • Aug 14, 2013 Signed a 5 year $60 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Jun 28, 2013 Minnesota (MIN) extended a $6 million Qualifying Offer; becomes a Restricted Free Agent
  • Aug 23, 2010 Signed a 3 year $12.96 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Jun 26, 2008 Drafted by Minnesota (MIN): Round 2 (#31 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Dec 01, 2013 for technical foul during MIN-OKC game $2,000
Dec 07, 2013 for technical foul during MIA-MIN game $2,000
Mar 09, 2015 for technical foul during MIN-LAC game $2,000
Year Team GP GS Min/Gm Pt/Gm Reb/Gm Ast/Gm Stl/Gm Blk/Gm FG% 3PT% FT%
2016 MIN 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 .000
2015 MIN 12 3 13.0 4.5 1.8 0.9 0.1 .380 .800
2014 MIN 30 28 26.2 12.7 7.5 0.9 0.6 0.4 .429 .843
2013 MIN 53 53 30.9 17.3 8.7 0.9 0.5 0.4 .536 .741
2012 MIN 62 31.6 16.3 8.8 0.9 0.7 0.8 .520 .744
2011 MIN 47 26.2 13.4 7.1 0.7 0.6 0.6 .565 .747

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TRANSACTIONS

Jun 20, 2017
Waived by Minnesota (MIN) - medical retirement
Aug 14, 2013
Signed a 5 year $60 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Jun 28, 2013
Minnesota (MIN) extended a $6 million Qualifying Offer; becomes a Restricted Free Agent
Aug 23, 2010
Signed a 3 year $12.96 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Jun 26, 2008
Drafted by Minnesota (MIN): Round 2 (#31 overall)

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