New Orleans Pelicans Projected Starting Lineup And Bench For 2026-27
Here is the Pelicans' projected lineup and bench for the 2026-27 season after adding Bennedict Mathurin to a talented and deep young roster.
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Here is the Pelicans' projected lineup and bench for the 2026-27 season after adding Bennedict Mathurin to a talented and deep young roster.
If Bennedict Mathurin thrives with the Pelicans, it could be the first step to making Trey Murphy III available to the Boston Celtics.
Praėjusį sezoną geriausius skaičius karjeroje fiksavęs Bennedictas Mathurinas rado naują klubą – ESPN žurnalistas Shamsas Charania praneša, jog 24-erių gynėjas papildė Naujojo Orleano „ Pelicans “. Kanadietis su Vakarų konferencijos klubu sukirto rankomis dėl dvejų metų 16 mln. JAV dolerių vertės sutarties. Nuo 2022-ųjų Indianos „Pacers“ marškinėlius vilkėjęs Mathurinas šių metų vasarį buvo išmainytas į Los Andželo „Clippers“ gretas. Bendra...
The New Orleans Pelicans acquiring Bennedict Mathurin perfectly sets the stage for the Golden State Warriors to pull off their dream mid-season trade.
After months of waiting, Big Easy basketball fans have some free agency news that might help fill Smoothie King Center seats. With apologies to DeAndre Jordan, the New Orleans Pelicans made their first significant signing of the 2026 offseason, agreeing to a two-year, $16 million deal with high-scoring wing Bennedict Mathurin. On the surface, it […] The post How Pelicans can salvage former champion’s trade value after Bennedict Mathurin signing appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Clippers have lost another good player as Bennedict Mathurin is signing with the Pelicans, and that's a boon for Boston.
The Los Angeles Clippers are undergoing a change of the guard after watching Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and Ivica Zubac depart the franchise in a six-month span this calendar year. Unfortunately, things aren’t off to a great start as they’ll be entering the season without fourth-year guard Jordan Miller. Miller underwent surgery on Wednesday to […] The post Promising Clippers guard gets brutal injury update right after Bennedict Mathurin leaves for Pelicans appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Bennedict Mathurin has agreed to sign a two-year, $16 million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans that includes a player option, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Pelicans had been pursuing Mathurin for over a year and were finally able to sign him in a deal that keeps New Orleans below the luxury tax line this season. Mathurin is entering his fifth year in the league and will be a key young piece on the Pelicans’ roster. He split time more The post Bennedict Mathurin to Sign with Pelic...
The New Orleans Pelicans could become a trade partner for the Los Angeles Lakers — either in the short-term or long-term.
Los Angeles Clippers wing Bennedict Mathurin has agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans. Shams Charania of ESPN shared the news today. Mathurin, a restricted free agent, reportedly sought the shortest route possible between his current situation and unrestricted free agency (and it’s associated earning power). That path included an […]
The New Orleans Pelicans finally made a splash in NBA free agency, arriving late to the party to sign Bennedict Mathurin to a two-year, $16 million deal.
A Wednesday free-agent signing by the New Orleans Pelicans might set the New York Knicks up to land a perfect […]
The Pelicans have reportedly agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal with Bennedict Mathurin. Now they just need to create a roster spot and a little more room below the luxury tax. That’s exactly the plan, according to NBA insider Shamit Dua of Intheno.net. Mathurin, 24, is departing the Clippers after being acquired from the […] The post Pelicans expected to make another move to fit in Bennedict Mathurin appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Bennedict Mathurin is headed to New Orleans. How long he’ll stay in the Big Easy remains to be seen. The former Arizona Wildcats standout has signed a two-year $16 million deal with the Pelicans that includes a player option, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported. According to Charania, Mathurin chose flexibility and an earlier route to unrestricted […]
Bennedict Mathurin has agreed to join the New Orleans Pelicans on a two-year, $16 million contract that includes a player option, according to ESPN. Mathurin’s representatives approached the Clippers about withdrawing his $8.8 million qualifying offer, allowing him to pursue a more favorable opportunity in New Orleans with additional financial security. Rather than accepting longer-term […] The post Bennedict Mathurin signs a deal with the Pelicans appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
On Wednesday, it was reported by ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania that free agent wing Bennedict Mathurin had signed with the New Orleans Pelicans on a two-year, $16 million deal. The move ended the Chicago Bulls‘ pursuit of Mathurin, of which there had been rumors dating back to last season. Now, ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett […] The post NBA rumors: Why Bulls lost out on Bennedict Mathurin to Pelicans appeared first on ClutchPoints .
With Bennedict Mathurin agreeing to a deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, nearly all notable players in NBA free agency have signed new deals. There are a couple of good players left on the open market, though, including Jonathan Kuminga, who is pretty clearly the best remaining free agent besides Jalen Duren. In recent weeks, […] The post NBA rumors: Insider throws Bulls back into Jonathan Kuminga mix with Lakers, Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The New Orleans Pelicans recently signed Bennedict Mathurin, but with the addition, it’ll push them over the tax and first apron. That means another move could be on the horizon, and there is one player who is on the outside looking in, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. “The logical move here would be for […] The post Pelicans rumors: The ‘logical’ trade to make after nabbing Bennedict Mathurin appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Bennedict Mathurin turned down greater long-term financial security for a contract that gives him a quicker path to unrestricted free agency.
The New Orleans Pelicans and ex-Los Angeles Clippers wing Bennedict Mathurin have agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
The Pelicans and free agent wing Bennedict Mathurin have reached an agreement on a two-year, $16MM deal that will include a second-year player option, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Mathurin had been a restricted free agent, but according to Charania, his representatives approached the Clippers about withdrawing his $8.8MM qualifying offer, which […]
The New Orleans Pelicans and Bennedict Mathurin have agreed on a two-year, $16 million contract in free agency, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal has a player option on the second season. Mathurin was a Los Angeles Clippers restricted free agent, but Shams reports his reps went to the Clippers to withdraw his $8.8 […] The post Bennedict Mathurin leaving Clippers for Pelicans on $16 million contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Bennedict Mathurin‘s restricted free agency seems likely to come down to two paths, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer, who suggested on a Bleacher Report live stream that a sign-and-trade to the Pelicans or accepting his qualifying offer from the Clippers look like the most viable outcomes for Mathurin. Mathurin – one of two restricted […]
Bennedict Mathurin’s restricted free agency appears to be narrowing to two options: a sign-and-trade to the New Orleans Pelicans or accepting his qualifying offer to remain with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to Jake Fischer. The 23-year-old wing and his representatives had also been engaged with the Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks, according to Marc […] The post Bennedict Mathurin choosing between Clippers and Pelicans appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Bennedict Mathurin could be sent to Clippers in potential sign-and-trade deal.