Karlo Matkovic Opens 2026-27 With Four Straight Appearances Off the Bench
Karlo Matkovic has played in each of New Orleans's first four games this season, splitting time between double-digit and single-digit minutes. The 25-year-old forward-center is coming off a 62-game season in which he shot 60.4% from the field and 42.2% from three. He is not on the injury report.
By the Pelicans Nightly Desk · updated 4 d ago01The story of the nightEarly-Season MinutesMatkovic has logged four games so far in 2026-27.
Matkovic has logged four games so far in 2026-27. He scored 6 points with 5 rebounds and an assist in 17.1 minutes in a win over Washington on October 16, and 11 points with 2 rebounds in 17.6 minutes in a win over Dallas two days earlier. In a loss to Miami on October 8 he had 9 points and 3 rebounds in 12.2 minutes, and against Oklahoma City on October 6 he added 3 points and 3 rebounds in 12.0 minutes in a win. The Pelicans have won three of those four games.
02Coming Off an Efficient YearLast season Matkovic appeared in 62 games for New Orleans, averaging 5.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 0.8 assists in…
Last season Matkovic appeared in 62 games for New Orleans, averaging 5.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 14.7 minutes. He shot 60.4% from the field, 42.2% from three and 73.2% from the free-throw line, good for a 69.6 true shooting percentage. His usage rate was 12.8%, and his plus-minus was -1.5. He is 25 years old, in his second NBA season, and wears No. 17 at forward-center.
Matkovic5.7 ppg
Murray5.8 ppg
