Karlo Matkovic

Karlo Matkovic

PF - NO
Height: 6-10
Weight: 231 lbs
Age: 24
College: None
New Orleans Pelicans

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NBC SportsZion Williamson (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the Pistons.

Zion is a late addition to the injury report, which doesn't bode well for his chances at taking the court on Wednesday. If Williamson is ultimately sidelined, more minutes could be available for Karlo Matkovic and Micah Peavy, while Saddiq Bey would likely shoulder a heavier offensive responsibility.

Source: NBC Sports
Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026

NBC SportsJeremiah Fears, Trey Murphy, Bryce McGowens, Zion Williamson and Derik Queen will start Friday's game against the Wizards.

Murphy is back in the lineup after sitting out Wednesday's loss to the Hawks, pushing Karlo Matkovic to the bench. The other change is McGowens, who will start ahead of Jordan Poole. His offensive ceiling is limited, but McGowens is a better defender than Poole.

Source: NBC Sports
Friday, Jan 9, 2026

NBC SportsTrey Murphy (back) is available for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Murphy is back after sitting out Wednesday's loss to the Hawks. His return means that Karlo Matkovic will return to the bench, and Bryce McGowens' playing time will decrease as well.

Source: NBC Sports
Friday, Jan 9, 2026

NBC SportsHerb Jones (ankle) has been ruled out against the Wizards on Friday.

Initially listed as doubtful, Jones is now officially out against Washington, which will be his second straight absence. Jordan Poole and Karlo Matkovic should remain in the starting unit with both Jones and Trey Murphy (back) sidelined once again.

Source: NBC Sports
Friday, Jan 9, 2026

NBC SportsTrey Murphy (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards.

One night removed from scoring a career-high 42 points, Murphy did not play in Wednesday's loss to the Hawks. Karlo Matkovic moved into the starting lineup, but Bryce McGowens replaced him to begin the second half. Both players will lose out on minutes if Murphy returns on Friday.

Source: NBC Sports
Thursday, Jan 8, 2026