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Pelicans exercised Karl Matković’s option for the 2026-27 season.

With the addition of Derik Queen to the Pelicans’ roster, Matković’s opportunities to contribute decreased last season. Appearing in 62 games, he averaged 5.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 0.9 blocks in 14.7 minutes. Matković’s role is unlikely to change much next season with Queen and Yves Missi also on the roster.
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Zion Williamson (knee), Yves Missi (finger) and Karlo Matković (back) will miss Sunday’s game against the Timberwolves.

The continued absences of Williamson and Missi are most impactful, as Derik Queen and Kevon Looney have served as the starting power forward and center. That should remain the case on Sunday, with Queen more likely to play starters’ minutes. As for Matković, his continued absence does not significantly affect the Pelicans’ rotation.

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Saddiq Bey (rest) and Herbert Jones (rest) are out for Friday’s matchup with the Celtics.

Bey and Jones will join the rest of New Orleans’ regular starters and Karlo Matković (back) on the bench, as the Pels will have to turn to Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen, Jordan Hawkins and Micah Peavy to shoulder the load.

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Karlo Matković (back) is questionable for Friday’s game against the Celtics.

Matković has missed the Pelicans’ last four games with a lower back injury. With Yves Missi also out, Josh Oduro played 26 minutes in Tuesday’s win over the Jazz. If Matković remains out, Oduro should once again play rotation minutes off the bench.

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Yves Missi (hand) is questionable for Tuesday’s matchup with the Jazz.

Missi is dealing with a right hand sprain, and it could cost him Tuesday’s game. With Karlo Matković (back) already out, more work could be available for Derik Queen in the frontcourt.

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Karlo Matković (back) is questionable for Tuesday’s game vs. the Jazz.

Matković has missed the Pelicans’ last three games but has a chance to take the floor Tuesday, as reflected in his status. The second-year forward has mostly filled a reserve role for New Orleans, posting averages of 5.7 points and 3.7 rebounds. Derik Queen’s opportunities should increase if Matković remains sidelined.

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Karlo Matković (back) is out for Sunday’s game against the Magic.

Sunday’s game will be the third Matković has missed due to lower back spasms. As a result, Derik Queen’s playing time has increased.

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Karlo Matković (back) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Magic.

Matković has missed the Pelicans’ last two games, but his absence has not significantly affected fantasy basketball. Derik Queen has picked up a little more playing time, logging 28 minutes in each of the last two games.

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Karlo Matković will not play on Friday against the Kings.

Matković will miss a second straight game when the Pelicans face the Kings. While he’s been a nightly rotation player throughout the season, the second-year forward hasn’t made much of a difference from a fantasy basketball standpoint. His absence on Friday shouldn’t have a big impact.

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Karlo Matković (back) is questionable for Friday’s game against the Kings.

Matković has a chance to return after sitting out Thursday’s matchup with the Trail Blazers. With New Orleans’ frontcourt healthy, Matković has a limited fantasy ceiling, and his availability doesn’t impact the world of fantasy hoops.

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