Karlo Matkovic
#17SF · New Orleans Pelicans
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 100 | 6.5 | 4.2 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 59.2% | 38.8% | 77.1% |
| 2025-26 | 58 | 5.6 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 61.0% | 44.4% | 76.9% |
| 2024-25 | 42 | 7.7 | 5.0 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 57.4% | 31.8% | 77.3% |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$4.3M
AAV
$2.1M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Karlo Matkovic's contract with the New Orleans Pelicans grades out as an above-average value contract, earning a B- CVI grade. At $2.1M per year over 2 years, this is a minimum-level contract. Karlo's deal falls in the minimum-level tier for NBA Small Forwards. At 24 years old, Karlo is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. The front office found good value in the open market with this signing. This contract should provide positive value over its duration if performance holds steady.
Performance Analysis
Karlo Matkovic earns a C Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Small Forward. Across 100 career games, Karlo has averaged 6.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game. Karlo's strongest metric is FG% at 5915.2, compared to the NBA Small Forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 0.9, below the Small Forward median of 4.0. Among 118 NBA Small Forwards graded this season, Karlo ranks 51st in overall performance. Karlo will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the New Orleans Pelicans.
Current Sentiment
Media views Matković as an intriguing young prospect showing encouraging development signs. Recent double-double and strong postgame performances indicate solid on-court progress this season. Contract is extremely reasonable at $2.1M annually for an emerging talent. 'Hidden gem' narrative dominates—Pelicans fans see untapped potential worth monitoring closely. Optimistic outlook prevails; one year in, he's trending right with clear growth trajectory.
Transaction History
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