Pelicans' Karlo Matkovic: Available to play

Matkovic (calf) will be available to play Thursday against the Timberwolves, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.

Matkovic will shake off a questionable tag and could make his first appearance since Nov. 17. With Zion Williamson (adductor) out several weeks and Yves Missi (foot, ankle) sidelined, Matkovic could get right back into the rotation Thursday.