Canadian Mathurin signs two-year, US$16m deal with New Orleans Pelicans
- On Wednesday, the New Orleans Pelicans reached an agreement with restricted free-agent guard Bennedict Mathurin on a two-year, $16 million contract including a player option, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
- Mathurin's representatives approached the Los Angeles Clippers to withdraw his $8.8 million qualifying offer, creating a path for the guard to prioritize flexibility and early unrestricted free agency.
- The 24-year-old averaged 17.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists across 54 games last season with Indiana and the Clippers, establishing himself as an aggressive perimeter scorer.
- Under head coach Jamahl Mosley, Mathurin joins the Pelicans' perimeter rotation alongside Dejounte Murray, Herb Jones, and Trey Murphy III following the team's aggressive offseason pursuit.
- The two-year structure positions the Montreal native for unrestricted free agency next summer, while the Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks had expressed interest in the guard.
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New Orleans Pelicans and free-agent Bennedict Mathurin agree on 2-year, $16M contract
The New Orleans Pelicans have reached an agreement with free-agent perimeter player Bennedict Mathurin on a two-year contract valued at $16 million. The deal, which features a player option for the second season, gives the franchise an injection of bench scoring while offering the fourth-year veteran financial adaptability. Mathurin held restricted free-agent status with the Los Angeles Clippers entering the offseason. To facilitate the transact…
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Pelicans reach 2-year, $16 million deal with wing player Bennedict Mathurin, AP source says
The New Orleans Pelicans and high-scoring wing player Bennedict Mathurin have agreed on a two-year, $16 million contract, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.
Bennedict Mathurin gets a fresh start with Pelicans on reported $16 million contract
Bennedict Mathurin joins the New Orleans Pelicans on a two-year contract. He arrives after a season split between two NBA teams. Mathurin averaged a career-high 17.6 points per game last season. The deal includes a player option for additional flexibility. This signing adds another scoring option for the Pelicans.
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Report: Bennedict Mathurin, Pelicans agree to 2-year deal
By Field Level Media Aug 26 (Field Level Media) - Veteran wing Bennedict Mathurin has agreed to a two-year, $16 million contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, ESPN reported on Wednesday. The deal includes a player option for Mathurin, who split ...
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