Pelicans exercise team option on Karlo Matkovic for 2026-27
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 9:54 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
The New Orleans Pelicans have confirmed they exercised their third-year, $2.30 million team option on forward Karlo Matković for the 2026-27 season. Matković, who played in 62 games last season, averaged 5.7 points with notable shooting percentages of 60.4% from the field and 42.2% from three-point range. This decision reflects the team's confidence in his development and potential contributions moving forward. The Pelicans are set to retain Matković as they prepare for the upcoming season despite competition within the roster.
- •Pelicans exercised $2.30 million option on Matković for 2026-27
- •Matković averaged 5.7 points and 3.7 rebounds last season
- •He shot 60.4% from the field and 42.2% from beyond the arc
- •Matković played in 62 games during the last season
- 9:54 PMYahoo Sports — Pelicans exercised 2026-27 team option on Karlo Matkovic
"Pelicans exercised 2026-27 team option on Karlo Matkovic
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