Trade & FA 2024-25:

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@ShamsCharania
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.



This does not seem like a deal that the pelicans would have made if they had another option at center lined up.

I think they are going to run with Theis as the starter for now.

I watched part of a summer league game of his and thought he looked like an NBA player.  Pretty skilled and plays hard.  We will see how he develops with the real team.   This would be an ideal outcome for Melvin imo.