Matkovic (back) recorded four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one steal while playing the final 6:01 of Wednesday's 119-100 loss to the Trail Blazers.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie big man hadn't appeared in a game since Dec. 4 due to a low back disc protrusion, but after getting cleared to play early in the week, he saw action at the tail end of Wednesday's blowout loss, when most of the Pelicans' key players had checked out of the contest for good. Matkovic will likely continue to see most of his playing time in end-of-game scenarios while he remains with the Pelicans, though he could be assigned to the G League's Birmingham Squadron in the near future to get some more extensive minutes.

Matkovic (back) is available for Tuesday's game against Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

Matkovic will be available for the first time since Dec. 4. He wasn't a consistent rotation player before his injury, however, and he's not guaranteed any minutes Tuesday.

Matkovic (back) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.

EDGE Analysis

Matkovic hasn't played since Dec. 4 and just recently progressed to the return-to-competition conditioning phase of his rehab program. If he does get the green light for Tuesday, he won't be guaranteed a rotation spot.

Matkovic (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Heat, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matkovic, who hasn't played since Dec. 4 due to low back disc protrusion, progressed to the return-to-competition conditioning phase of his rehab program before Christmas but remains week-to-week. Even when available, it's unlikely Matkovic has a role with the NBA squad and will likely return to action in the G League.

Matkovic (back) will be week-to-week going forward, the Pelicans announced Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Matkovic has progressed to the return to play conditioning phase of his rehabilitation program but will miss another week of action. He's missed the past nine games for the Pelicans, but he could have a larger role in the near future with the franchise possibly looking to be sellers at the deadline.

Matkovic (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

Matkovic's absence streak will extend to nine outings while he deals with a lower-back disc protrusion. The 23-year-old's next opportunity to feature will come Thursday against Houston.

Matkovic (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Knicks.

EDGE Analysis

Matkovic will remain sidelined while he deals with a lower back disc protrusion, and he hasn't appeared in an NBA game since Dec. 1. The 23-year-old's next chance to feature will come Sunday against the Nuggets.

Matkovic (back) won't play in Thursday's game against the Rockets.

EDGE Analysis

Matkovic has been dealing with a low back disc protrusion and hasn't appeared in a game since Dec. 4 at either the NBA or G League level. He remains without a timetable for return.

Matkovic (back) is out for Sunday's game versus the Pacers.

EDGE Analysis

Matkovic hasn't played since Dec. 1, so his continued absence won't affect New Orleans' rotation. Matkovic's next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with Houston.

Matkovic (back) will not play Thursday versus Sacramento.

EDGE Analysis

Matkovic has logged just five appearances and 39 total minutes of action for New Orleans this season. Despite injury woes and a lack of frontcourt depth for the Pelicans, the Croatian has been unable to carve out a role.