Gorgui Dieng had his 2015-16 contract option picked up by Minnesota on Sunday.

Dieng had his 2015-16 contract option picked up by Minnesota on Sunday.

Analysis:

Dieng came on strong at the end of last season when Nikola Pekovic was sidelined with injuries. However, Pekovic seems poised to start the season in full health, so Dieng will have to make his presence known while coming off the bench during the 2014-15 campaign.