New Orleans Pelicans sign Karlo Matkovic

15/07/202408:30

New Orleans Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans have signed Karlo Matkovic to a three-year, $4.9 million contract

The New Orleans Pelicans have signed Karlo Matkovic to a three-year, $4.9 million contract.

The Croatian centre, class of 2001, committed to the Las Vegas Summer League, started last season with Cedevita producing 14.8 points on average in the EuroCup with 6.4 rebounds. He then collected 10 appearances in the G League with 17.3 points and 7.9 rebounds with Birmingham.

The New Orleans Pelicans are signing 2022 second-round pick Karlo Matkovic to a three-year, $4.9 million contract, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The 6-foot-11 center out of Croatia reaches his rookie deal, adding frontcourt depth to Pelicans. pic.twitter.com/D2jj6LntC7

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 14, 2024

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