Rookie Karlo Matkovic matched his career high of 19 points to lead a balanced scoring effort as the host New Orleans Pelicans pulled away from the Philadelphia 76ers for a 112-99 win on Monday.
After impressing at the 2024 Las Vegas Summer League and in his G League appearances, Karlo Matkovic has carved out a role in the Pelicans' rotation and may be here to stay.
On Monday, the New Orleans Pelicans announced that former second-round pick Karlo Matkovic is being recalled from the G League affiliate Birmingham Squadron.
On Monday, the New Orleans Pelicans announced that guard Antonio Reeves and forward Karlo Matkovic are being assigned to the G League Birmingham Squadron.
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The New Orleans Pelicans have had Zion Williamson in the building since the 2019 NBA Draft but are still looking for an identity. A crucial part of that process has involved finding the right big men to fit around the All-Star in the rotations.
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The New Orleans Pelicans have yet to win a game during the NBA Summer League, but could have found something more valuable. It's always important to take Summer League performances with a grain of salt, but rookie center Karlo Matkovic had a breakout night against the San Antonio Spurs.
It was in the 2022 NBA Draft that the New Orleans Pelicans selected center Karlo Matkovic with the 52nd overall pick. Now more than two years later, it looks like the 23-year-old will get the chance to play in the league.
The David Griffin-led New Orleans Pelicans front office is starting to develop a reputation for unearthing late second-round or undrafted gems. Herb Jones has been an All-Defense, better than 40% from beyond-the-arc revelation.
The NBA trade deadline is quickly approaching. Once it passes, adding talent ahead of the playoffs becomes difficult. However, the New Orleans Pelicans may have an ace up their sleeve.
The New Orleans Pelicans intend to bring in Croatian center Karlo Matkovic, according to Dario Skerletic of Sportando. Matkovic, 22, is 6-foot-10 and just left Croatian club Cedevita Olimpija.