DTDKarlo Matković
PF/C NOP
Sun 12/8/24 2:18 PM

Matkovic (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
EDGE Analysis
Matkovic will miss both halves of the Pelicans' weekend back-to-back set due to lower-back soreness. However, his absence shouldn't impact New Orleans' rotation.

DTDKarlo Matković
PF/C NOP
Sat 12/7/24 4:46 PM

Matkovic (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Thunder, Erin Summers of the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Matkovic is dealing with lower back soreness, and he will be held out of Saturday's game as a result. He could return for Sunday's game against the Spurs, though the 23-year-old forward hasn't seen much playing time off the bench even when he is available to play.

DTDKarlo Matković
PF/C NOP
Fri 12/6/24 6:04 PM

Matkovic is questionable for Saturday's game against the Thunder due to low back soreness.
EDGE Analysis
Matkovic was recalled from the G League affiliate, the Birmingham Squadron, on Thursday. His availability for Saturday's game is in question, but even if he's able to play, he's not expected to see significant minutes at the NBA level.

DTDKarlo Matković
PF/C NOP
Sun 12/1/24 12:24 PM

The Pelicans recalled Matkovic from the G League's Birmingham Squadrons on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Matkovic is coming off a dominant double-double performance against the Memphis Hustle on Saturday, finishing with 29 points, 11 rebounds and six assists over 32 minutes. Across eight outings in the G League, he's averaged 18.1 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 blocks over 30.3 minutes per game. Matkovic last played for the Pelicans on Nov. 20 against the Cavaliers, and he finished that contest with two points, five rebounds, two steals and one block over 18 minutes.

DTDKarlo Matković
PF/C NOP
Mon 11/18/24 5:01 PM

The Pelicans recalled Matkovic from the G League's Birmingham Squadron on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Matkovic made four appearances with the Squadron, averaging 17.3 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.3 blocks in 27.4 minutes per game. On Sunday, he posted 24 points (8-12 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two blocks and an assist in 27 minutes during a blowout win over the G League's Oklahoma City Blue.

DTDKarlo Matković
PF/C NOP
Thu 10/31/24 6:14 PM

Matkovic was recalled from the Birmingham Squadron on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
The Pelicans are dealing with a variety of injuries early on in the season, so the team has elected to add depth in the form of Matkovic and Antonio Reeves. Matkovic has seen limited playing time so far this year for New Orleans, logging five minutes in two appearances.

DTDKarlo Matković
PF/C NOP
Mon 9/30/24 11:44 AM

Pelicans vice president of basketball operations said Monday that Matkovic (groin) is ready to go for training camp this week, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.
EDGE Analysis
Matkovic sat out of the Summer League finale due to some mild groin soreness, but he's not expected to have any limitations during camp. A draft-and-stash player from the 2022 NBA Draft, Matkovic has an opportunity to earn a rotation spot due to the lack of frontcourt depth for the Pelicans.

DTDKarlo Matković
PF/C NOP
Sat 7/20/24 9:27 PM

Matkovic won't play in Saturday's Summer League game against the Nuggets due to left groin soreness, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
A draft-and-stash player from the 2022 NBA Draft, Matkovic joined the Pelicans' G League affiliate late in the 2023-24 season and has been part of the team's Summer League roster in Las Vegas. With the Pelicans a bit thin in the frontcourt, Matkovic could see occasional playing time during the upcoming season. His groin injury shouldn't impact his availability for training camp.