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The Clippers have officially withdrawn the qualifying offer for Bennedict Mathurin, Spotrac contributor Keith Smith reports (Twitter link). That makes Mathurin an unrestricted free agent, allowing him to sign with the Pelicans. Mathurin agreed to a two-year contract with New Orleans this week. The qualifying offer of $8.8MM had made Mathurin a restricted free agent, which […]
There are easier (and less surreal) ways to fulfill an NBA dream than the Jose Alvarado route. Go undrafted and fight your way onto a roster. Develop a reputation as a defensive menace on the court. Spend four and a half seasons in NOLA. Get traded home to New York mid-season. Help your favorite team […]
For the past few seasons, the Zion Williamson-led New Orleans Pelicans’ frontcourt has been a statistical sore spot. They have been near the bottom in rebounding and block rate while being routinely exploited at the rim. Even finishing at the rim has been a problem for Trey Murphy III, Herb Jones, Yves Missi, and Derik […] The post Why Pelicans expect crucial improvement at this key position in 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The New Orleans Pelicans could be headed to yet another season of disappointment as we make the six NBA players who don't belong on the roster.
The New Orleans Pelicans have pushed Golden State Warriors champion Jordan Poole closer to the exit door with their signing of Bennedict Mathurin on Wednesday.
On the surprisingly active stretch deadline and the players who could potentially become cap casualties this week so the Wolves, Pelicans, and Cavaliers can complete their recent moves.
The New Orleans Pelicans had eyes for Bennedict Mathurin long before he agreed to a two-year, $16 million contract, joining two-time All-Star Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III, and Dejounte Murray as the team’s improved core. Although the second year on Mathurin’s deal is a player option, adding the young guard to complement the Pelicans’ dynamic […] The post Why Bennedict Mathurin is Pelicans’ missing piece to pull a 180 back into playoff mix appeared first on ClutchPoints .
As the NBA navigates an unprecedented era of rapid player movement and roster turnover, stability has become a luxury in Louisiana. Amid the chaos of LeBron and Giannis changing teams, the Zion Williamson-led New Orleans Pelicans stood relatively still. While contenders reshuffled rosters around superstars, the Big Easy’s brass quietly declined trade inquiries and committed […] The post Why Zion Williamson, Pelicans sidekick will take advantage of NBA’s wild player movement to make 2027 All-...
Celebrating a cheap free agent signing this late in the offseason is usually not a needle mover unless it’s LeBron James. However, with the ink still drying on Bennedict Mathurin’s deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, the former lottery pick may have already given fans two reasons to start shopping for new gear. The first […] The post Pelicans rumors: Did Bennedict Mathurin just leak another new jersey? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Chicago Bulls will not regret not beating the Pelicans' offer for Bennedict Mathurin.
Victor Wembanyama admitted he would have preferred to face Luka Doncic when France hosts Slovenia in its upcoming World Cup qualifier in Paris. Slovenia will be without the Los Angeles Lakers superstar, taking away the possibility of another matchup between two of the NBA’s biggest names. Despite his disappointment, Wembanyama stressed that Doncic’s absence will […] The post Victor Wembanyama disappointed Luka Doncic will miss France-Slovenia game appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
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 […]