Matkovic (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Thunder. Matkovic will miss Sunday's regular-season finale due to left hamstring soreness, and with the Pelicans dealing with a plethora of injuries, Kylor Kelley and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl should see a good chunk of playing time against the Thunder. With New Orleans eliminated from playoff contention, Matkovic will end the regular season averaging 7.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.0 blocks in 18.8 minutes per game across 42 outings (seven starts).

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OUT - Hamstring - Soreness Expected Return: 2025-10-01Previous game (@ MIL 4/10)
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2024-25 Season Stats

Karlo Matkovic Career Stats
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Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL7.75.01.11.00.5Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2024-25 42 7 18.8 7.7 5.0 1.1 1.0 0.5 1.0 4 0 0.5 1.6 31.8% 2.7 4.0 67.5% 3.2 5.6 57.4% 0.8 1.0 77.3% 1.5 3.5 2.5 1.1 -91 63.9% Career 42718.87.75.01.11.00.51.0400.51.631.8%2.74.067.5%3.25.657.4%0.81.077.3%1.53.52.51.1-9163.9%

Karlo Matkovic Season Stats 2024-25
Previous Game (@ MIL 4/10)
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF4218.87.75.01.11.02.52024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB5.03.51.52024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL1.00.52024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%57.4%67.5%31.8%77.3%63.9%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2-911.104

Karlo Matkovic Game Log 2024-25
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PreseasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%10/7W 106-1048020002000.0%000.0%000.0%000.0%110.0+1110.0%
Preseason Totals 8.10.02.00.00.00.02.00.00.00.0%0.00.00.0%0.00.00.0%0.00.00.0%1.01.00.0+11.00.00.0% -
Regular SeasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%4/10L 136-11129151000116350.0%6350.0%12650.0%000.0%190.0-1641562.5%4/8L 119-114261741213200.0%9888.9%11872.7%2150.0%040.3+1831671.5%4/6L 111-1071811512005120.0%6466.7%11545.5%000.0%140.0-1101250.0%4/4L 124-1082015620102150.0%55100.0%7685.7%22100.0%150.0-122595.2%4/2L 114-98171052021100.0%7571.4%8562.5%100.0%142.0-1351059.2%3/30W 98-94231053100400.0%5480.0%9444.4%22100.0%140.0+1121450.6%3/28L 111-95201032111100.0%6583.3%7571.4%000.0%032.0-821271.4%3/24W 112-992219831004375.0%7457.1%11763.6%22100.0%260.0+2252380.0%3/23L 136-130168110003000.0%7457.1%7457.1%000.0%560.0+116757.1%3/21L 134-9319812111100.0%33100.0%4375.0%4250.0%102.0-103969.4%3/19W 119-11519512101100.0%3266.7%4250.0%11100.0%012.0+72656.3%3/17L 127-8120770021000.0%4375.0%4375.0%11100.0%430.0-1721378.8%3/15L 119-1152712110004100.0%9666.7%10660.0%000.0%290.0+221460.0%3/13L 113-9325861202000.0%8450.0%8450.0%000.0%330.5-304650.0%3/11W 127-12020154120011100.0%6583.3%7685.7%22100.0%130.0+1012195.2%3/9L 107-10426131111114250.0%33100.0%7571.4%2150.0%1101.0+1132182.5%3/8L 146-117231171010000.0%55100.0%55100.0%11100.0%340.0-13418101.1%3/6L 109-9721663211300.0%6233.3%9222.2%4250.0%333.0-84627.9%3/4L 136-11517543101100.0%3266.7%4250.0%11100.0%133.0-501156.3%3/2W 128-12119651200100.0%4375.0%5360.0%200.0%230.0-64751.0%2/28L 125-10821251002200.0%6116.7%8112.5%000.0%230.5-91112.5%2/27W 124-11635171010007342.9%6466.7%13753.8%000.0%370.0+422065.4%2/25W 109-1031782000111100.0%11100.0%22100.0%4375.0%020.0+1228106.4%2/23W 114-962119611012150.0%77100.0%9888.9%22100.0%241.0+1752196.2%2/21L 111-10321951102200.0%4375.0%6350.0%33100.0%230.5+14961.5%2/13W 140-1332613523222150.0%44100.0%6583.3%22100.0%141.0+2232094.5%2/12L 119-11114010201000.0%000.0%000.0%000.0%010.0-3640.0%2/10L 137-101328923024125.0%5240.0%9333.3%11100.0%361.0-393942.4%2/8L 123-11816620111000.0%33100.0%33100.0%000.0%200.0-2227100.0%2/5L 144-1192910912113133.3%3266.7%6350.0%33100.0%271.0-1931768.3%2/3L 125-1132751141012150.0%300.0%5120.0%22100.0%564.0-1241342.5%1/31L 118-1161874111111100.0%5240.0%6350.0%000.0%131.0+01858.3%1/25L 123-925010101000.0%100.0%100.0%000.0%010.0-14110.0%1/24L 139-1262010000000.0%000.0%000.0%000.0%010.0+4010.0%1/20W 123-11915232111100.0%11100.0%2150.0%000.0%122.0+144450.0%1/17W 136-1234010201000.0%100.0%100.0%000.0%010.0-11320.0%1/8L 119-1006441010100.0%22100.0%3266.7%000.0%130.0+90966.7%12/1L 118-859010110000.0%200.0%200.0%000.0%100.0+6010.0%11/20L 128-10017250121000.0%2150.0%2150.0%000.0%230.0+40850.0%11/19L 132-917000001000.0%000.0%000.0%000.0%000.0-7340.0%10/27L 125-1033230002000.0%11100.0%11100.0%000.0%210.0+112100.0%10/23W 123-1111010100000.0%000.0%000.0%000.0%100.0-3020.0%
Regular Season Totals 18.87.75.01.11.00.51.01.60.531.8%4.02.767.5%5.63.257.4%1.00.877.3%1.53.51.1-912.512.663.9%

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Karlo Matkovic Latest News
Won't play against OKC

Matkovic (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Thunder. Matkovic will miss Sunday's regular-season finale due to left hamstring soreness, and with the Pelicans dealing with a plethora of injuries, Kylor Kelley and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl should see a good chunk of playing time against the Thunder. With New Orleans eliminated from playoff contention, Matkovic will end the regular season averaging 7.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.0 blocks in 18.8 minutes per game across 42 outings (seven starts).
Not playing Friday

Matkovic (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Heat. Matkovic is working through a left hamstring injury, which is severe enough for him to be held out of Friday's contest. With Matkovic, Yves Missi (ankle) and Kelly Olynyk (Achilles) all out, Kylor Kelley and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl figure to see a large uptick in playing time in the Pelican's penultimate game of the regular season.
Iffy for Friday

Matkovic is questionable for Friday's game against the Heat with left hamstring soreness. Matkovic logged 30 minutes against the Bucks on Thursday, finishing with 15 points, 10 rebounds and one steal. However, he could be held out for injury maintenance Friday. If Matkovic is unable to go, there would be more minutes available for Kylor Kelley and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl.
Starting sans Missi

Matkovic will start in Thursday's game against Milwaukee. The big man will get the starting nod Thursday due to Yves Missi (ankle) being sidelined. Over his last 10 outings (one start), Matkovic has averaged 11.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 20.2 minutes per game.
Efficient 17 points with full line

Matkovic notched 17 points (8-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 119-114 loss to the Nets. On top of filling the box score, Matkovic co-led the Pelicans in scoring alongside Antonio Reeves on Tuesday. The 2022 second-rounder has averaged 13.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 blocks and 0.7 steals while shooting 62.5 percent from the field in 21.3 minutes across his last seven contests. Matkovic has notched double-digit points in each of these appearances.
Productive in 18 minutes

Matkovic recorded 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 18 minutes during Sunday's 111-107 loss to Milwaukee. Although his workloads have been modest, Matkovic has led the Pelicans in nine-category fantasy value over his last six appearances. In that stretch, Matkovic produced sixth-round value in 20.5 minutes with 12.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 0.8 blocks, 0.7 steals and 0.8 three-pointers on 60.4 percent shooting from the field.
Leading scorer from second unit

Matkovic finished with 19 points (7-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one block in 22 minutes off the bench during Monday's 112-99 victory over the 76ers. The rookie center led the Pelicans in scoring on the night in an efficient performance. Matkovic tied his season highs in points and threes in the process, but his workload and production remain inconsistent -- he'd scored in single digits in four straight games prior to Monday.
Moving to bench Monday

Matkovic is not part of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the 76ers. The Pelicans will give Keion Brooks an opportunity in the starting five Monday, sending Matkovic into a reserve role. Matkovic has averaged 8.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.1 blocks in 20.9 minutes across his last nine games off the bench.
Top rebounder in starting lineup

Matkovic contributed eight points (4-7 FG) and 11 rebounds across 16 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 136-130 loss to the Pistons. Matkovic earned the starting nod Sunday with Zion Williamson (back) inactive, leading all Pelicans in rebounds while finishing two points shy of a double-double in just 16 minutes. Matkovic tied a season high in rebounds, a mark he has tallied on three other occasions. He has recorded at least eight points and 10 boards in four outings.