Minnesota center Nikola Pekovic to have Achilles surgery

The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced center Nikola Pekovic will undergo a debridement and repair of his right Achilles.

The surgery will be performed on Wednesday, April 8 by Dr. Robert Anderson at Ortho Carolina in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Pekovic will be sidelined for the remainder of the season. An update on his progress will be provided when appropriate.