Bojan Bogdanović, Ivica Zubac, Dario Šarić, Luka Šamanić, and Karlo Matković are set to represent Croatia in the NBA next season, with Matković signing a three-year contract with the New Orleans Pelicans.

The news of Matković's signing was reported by Shams Charania, a prominent journalist from The Athletic, known for breaking news quickly in the NBA. Charania announced that Matković's contract is worth $4.9 million over three years.

The news of Matković's signing was reported by Shams Charania, a prominent journalist from The Athletic, who is known for breaking news quickly in the NBA. Charania announced that Matković has signed a three-year contract worth $4.9 million. 

Karlo Matković was selected in the 2022 NBA Draft in the second round as the 52nd pick. He left Cedevita Olimpija mid-season to join the New Orleans scouting scene. Matković played in the G-League for the Birmingham Squadron, showcasing strong performances. Currently, he's with the Pelicans in the Summer League, averaging 9 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1.5 steals over two games.

Next season, he might continue in the G-League or alternate between the G-League and the Pelicans. The team is in an interesting position at center, having lost Jonas Valančiunas and not signing a traditional center, so Zion Williamson will likely start in that role. In the draft, they selected Cameroonian Yves Missi with the 21st pick, who had a solid season at Baylor but lacks an outside shot, which is currently expected from centers. There’s also veteran Daniel Theis, who joined from the Los Angeles Clippers, and 23-year-old Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, who has played some of his career as a center. However, Matković could potentially outplay the two and earn some playing time. 

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