Pekovic will come off the bench Wednesday versus the Thunder, Jon Krawczynski of the Minneapolis Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pekovic was expected to draw the start in Kevin Garnett's absence, but the Timberwolves have opted to go with Gorgui Dieng. Pekovic had started two of the last three games for Minnesota. It is unclear how the switch will affect his playing time, but with Garnett out he should steal see something close to his usual workload.

Pekovic will start in Monday's game against the Cavaliers, Minnesota radio announcer Alan Horton reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pekovic is starting in place of Kevin Garnett who is out for Monday's game. Getting a spot in the starting lineup means that Pekovic will likely see a slight uptick in minutes, though he's still on a minutes restriction that has prevented him from playing more than 18 minutes in any game this season.

Pekovic will likely see an uptick in minutes for Monday's game against the Cavaliers, Darren Wolfson of KSTP-TV reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pekovic has yet to top 18 minutes through eight appearances, but with Kevin Garnett (knee) in danger of missing Monday's game, the Montenegrin big man could hit the 20-minute mark for the first time this season. Even if Garnett ends up playing, it's possible the Timberwolves want Pekovic to be closer to 20 minutes moving forward. Any extra playing time will likely come at the expense of Garnett, Gorgui Dieng and/or Nemanja Bjelica.

Pekovic (rest) scored four points (2-5 FG) to go with one rebound and one assist in 14 minutes during the Timberwolves' 106-94 overtime loss to the Mavericks on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Pekovic earned the start alongside Karl-Anthony Towns on Wednesday with Kevin Garnett receiving the night off to rest. Pekovic rested on Tuesday night versus the Pelicans, but he is slowly being worked back into the flow of things after missing the first few months of the season. Still, the presence of Towns and the depth of the Timberwolves' front-court makes it unlikely Pekovic will re-discover the fantasy value he has enjoyed in years past.

Pekovic (rest) is expected to start Wednesday versus the Mavericks, Alan Horton of the WCCO 830 AM reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pekovic sat out the previous contest to rest, but will return to action Wednesday in the starting lineup. He had started one of his previous six games since returning from injury. It is unclear if this move into the starting lineup is permanent, so the situation will need to be monitored.

Pekovic will be rested for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

Pekovic has played in six games since returning from an extended absence due to an Achilles injury, and he'll be held out Tuesday as the Wolves continue to monitor his workload. The big man played just seven minutes in Sunday's win over Phoenix, and he's yet to top 18 minutes in any contest since returning. Expect Pekovic to be available off the bench Wednesday as Minnesota squares off with Dallas on the second night of a back-to-back set.

Pekovic played a season-low seven minutes in Sunday's win over the Suns, finishing with four points (1-2 FG, 2-4 FT).

EDGE Analysis

Pekovic hasn't played more than 18 minutes since making his season debut two weeks earlier following a 35-game absence due to right Achilles surgery. The Timberwolves appear inclined to bring Pekovic slowly in his recovery from the major procedure, as he's not yet been cleared to play in both halves of back-to-back sets, either. Even once Pekovic becomes further removed from the injury, the presence of Karl-Anthony Towns, Gorgui Dieng, Nemanja Bjelica, and Kevin Garnett in the frontcourt could make surpassing 20 minutes a challenge for Pekovic on a nightly basis.

Pekovic will not play in both back-to-back games in the near future, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Pekovic played 16 minutes Wednesday after sitting out Tuesday's game as a precaution as he returns from Achilles surgery.

EDGE Analysis

It looks like the plan is to alternate nights off between Pekovic and Kevin Garnett in back-to-back games so both can sit out a game.

Pekovic produced eight points (4-9 FG), five rebounds, and one assist in 16 minutes during the Timberwolves' 107-104 loss to the Rockets on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Pekovic earned his first start of the season with Kevin Garnett taking the night off to rest. Still, Pekovic saw only 16 minutes of action, and he continues to be brought along slowly after missing the first few months of 2015-16. Given the Timberwolves' place in the standings, the presence of Karl-Anthony Towns, and Pekovic's injury history, it's likely they will exercise caution with him going forward.

Pekovic will draw the start Wednesday when the Timberwolves take on the Rockets.

EDGE Analysis

This will be the first start of the season for Pekovic, as he missed the first 35 games of the year due to injury. He has played 15 minutes in each of his first three games back, and it is reasonable to expect a similar workload even though he is in the starting lineup. He is starting due to Kevin Garnett's absence.