EuroCup blocks leader
In 2024, Matkovic was the EuroCup blocks leader.
BasketballNBANew Orleans PelicansForward
Karlo Matkovic
Stats, career, game log and next gameKarlo Matkovic is a forward for the New Orleans Pelicans, drafted by the team in the 2nd round of the 2022 NBA Draft.
104NBA games677points
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About Karlo Matkovic
Karlo Matkovic is a forward for the New Orleans Pelicans and wears number 17. He was born on March 30, 2001, in Livno, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The New Orleans Pelicans drafted him in the 2nd round of the 2022 NBA Draft, with the 52nd pick of that round, and he was a Slovenian League champion in 2023.
Agatha Research DeskUpdated Oct 5, 2026Season by season104
Every season, every NBA game in our records, newest season first.
| Season | Team | Games | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | NO | 62 | 5.7 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 60.4 | 352 |
| 2024-25 | NO | 42 | 7.7 | 5.0 | 1.1 | 57.4 | 325 |
| Career | 104 | 6.5 | 4.2 | 0.9 | 58.9 | 677 |
How he is doing now
2025-26 season5.7 ppg3.7 rebounds, 0.8 assists a game, 62 games
Last game2 pts3 reb, 0 ast, Mar 29 vs Rockets
Injury status
No injury reports on file.
Next game
Matkovic against the Pacers2 games, 4.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists a game
Last met Jan 16, 2026.
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Slovenian Cup winner
Matkovic's honors include the Slovenian Cup in 2023.
Career
2years2024 to 2026
- 2024NBA debut123-111 win vs Bulls
- 202519-point game19 pts, 8 reb, 3 ast, vs 76ers
- 2024-25Best season7.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists a game in 42 games
- Mar 29, 2026Latest game2 pts, 3 reb, 0 ast vs Rockets
Honors
- EuroCup blocks leader (2024)
- Slovenian League champion (2023)
- Slovenian Cup winner (2023)
- Croatian Cup winner (2019)
- Jordan Brand Classic (2017)
Regular season
104 games
6.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 0.9 assists a game
First NBA game
Oct 23, 2024: 0 pts, 1 reb, 0 astPelicans 123, Bulls 111
Latest game
Mar 29, 2026: 2 pts, 3 reb, 0 astRockets 134, Pelicans 102
Most often against
The teams he has faced most, with his teams' record and his line against each.
Houston Rockets6 games
1-5his teams
His line: 5.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists a game
Last met Mar 29, 2026
LA Clippers6 games
3-3his teams
His line: 6.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists a game
Last met Mar 19, 2026
San Antonio Spurs6 games
3-3his teams
His line: 8.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 0.5 assists a game
Last met Jan 25, 2026
Dallas Mavericks5 games
3-2his teams
His line: 5.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 0.6 assists a game
Last met Mar 16, 2026
Phoenix Suns5 games
1-4his teams
His line: 8.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 0.8 assists a game
Last met Mar 6, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers5 games
1-4his teams
His line: 5.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 0.6 assists a game
Last met Jan 2, 2026
Sources and updates
Stats, scores and injury reports come from Agatha's own records: ESPN box scores and ESPN's injury reports.
Updated Oct 5, 2026, 11:12 PM ET. Results and form refresh after every game; biography facts are checked weekly.