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The Wolves have signed Nikola Pekovic, their second round pick in the 2008 Draft, to a $13 million contract over three seasons.

 

Pekovic averaged 14.8 points per game last season

 

http://basketball.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/67651/20100701/wolves_sign_nikola_pekovic/

 

And thus free agency begins.

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From what I've read about him, it looks like the Timberwolves are getting a high-energy post that rebounds well and can score on the block. It doesn't look like he'll be much of a shot blocking presence, as he averaged 0.4 BPG last year in the Euroleague. Interestingly, Draft Express lists his best case comparison to Al Jefferson, the player he's in essence replacing. With Darko, Love, and Ryan Hollins, the T-Wolves look to have a decent front line next year that should excel in rebounding, but could be lacking in the scoring and shot blocking departments.

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  On 7/20/2010 at 9:36 PM, AllenIverson#1fan said:

That's wayyy to much money for him. He'll probably only be a scrub sitting at the end of the bench anyway.

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Many draft experts considered him a top 10 pick, but due to his contract situation with his team in Europe he was selected much lower.
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