Day: February 5, 2024

Pistons Remain Interested In Tobias HarrisPistons Remain Interested In Tobias Harris

The Detroit Pistons are continuing to look for ways to upgrade their roster ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline. One player the Pistons are looking at is familiar face Tobias Harris of the Philadelphia 76ers.

Detroit could trade for Harris before the deadline, but they remain committed to not overpaying in trading for a veteran. That’s part of the reason talks for Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine never got beyond the Pistons showing interest.

Harris is also someone that Detroit could pursue in free agency this summer. Harris is set to be an unrestricted free agent in July, assuming he doesn’t sign an extension before then.

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Pelicans Draftee Karlo Matkovic Leaves Slovenian Club For NBAPelicans Draftee Karlo Matkovic Leaves Slovenian Club For NBA

Karlo Matkovic appears headed to the NBA. Slovenian Club Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana announced Matkovic is leaving the team to join the NBA.

The New Orleans Pelicans hold Matkovic’s NBA draft rights. He was a second-round pick by the Pelicans at the 2022 NBA Draft.

The 6-foot-11 big man has played two seasons with Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana. This season Matkovic has averaged 15.3 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game across all competitions.

The Pelicans are currently $2.6 million below the luxury tax, with one roster spot open. New Orleans also has most of the Non-Taxpayer MLE remaining. They could also use the new Second Round pick exception to sign Matkovic to a three- or four-year deal.

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