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New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 1
Did Pelicans’ Bennedict Mathurin just take a shot at his former teams with intriguing statement?
The New Orleans Pelicans made a good move in the offseason by signing Bennedict Mathurin, who was coming off a strong campaign with the Los Angeles Clippers, to a two-year, $16 million contract.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 22
Pelicans Can Build One Complete Shooting Guard From Four Imperfect Options
The New Orleans Pelicans spent the summer adding talent to their backcourt, but they still don't have a shooting guard who checks every box. Herb Jones is an elite defender but a limited offensive creator.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / September 19
Clippers May Regret Not Keeping Bennedict Mathurin After Cap Circumvention Punishment
After the NBA brought down the hammer on the Los Angeles Clippers as a result of the cap circumvention investigation, some of the team's offseason decisions have to be scrutinized.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 15
NBA Notes: Heat, John Konchar, Pelicans, Bennedict Mathurin, Grizzlies
The Heat have discussed making free agent wing John Konchar a contract offer, confirmed Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Miami has spoken with Konchar’s representatives about bringing him to training camp to compete with Myron Gardner for a roster spot.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / September 10
Bennedict Mathurin Signs Two-Year Contract With Pelicans
A little over two weeks after the agreement was first reported, Bennedict Mathurin has finalized his two-year, $16MM contract with the Pelicans, per NBA.com’s official transaction log.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 9
What Could Go Right and Wrong for Pelicans With Bennedict Mathurin This Season
The Pelicans have injected new life into a relatively unchanged roster by inking Bennedict Mathurin this summer. Adding one of the league's top free agents is a win, especially for a team that's doubted by almost everyone to make it out of the lottery in 2026-27.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / September 8
Pelicans complete trade with Grizzlies, clearing way for Bennedict Mathurin
Well, that didn’t take long. We wrote Monday night that the Pelicans needed to make a cost-cutting move before they could officially sign Bennedict Mathurin.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 8
Pelicans, Grizzlies agree to four-player trade
It’s a cost-cutting move for the Pelicans.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / September 7
Pelicans still need cost-cutting move before signing Bennedict Mathurin
The Pelicans agreed to sign Bennedict Mathurin nearly two weeks ago. Now they just need enough room to actually do it. Mathurin agreed to a two-year, $16 million contract with New Orleans on Aug.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 31
NBA Notes: Blazers, Damian Lillard, Pelicans, Bennedict Mathurin, Jazz
Damian Lillard is apparently doing just fine. Specifically, the Trail Blazers posted a photo from one of Lillard’s offseason workouts showing that he made 1,100 of 1,168 3-pointers.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 30
How the Bennedict Mathurin Addition Changes the Pelicans' Rotation
The New Orleans Pelicans finally made a significant personnel move this offseason after signing former Los Angeles Clippers forward Bennedict Mathurin to a two-year, $16 million deal.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 29
Bulls may be done making moves this offseason
The Bulls have one roster spot left, but their next move may be to do absolutely nothing with it. Chicago currently has 14 players on standard contracts after missing out on Jonathan Kuminga and Bennedict Mathurin, two young players the Bulls had shown interest in adding.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Wire / August 29
NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Jonathan Kuminga, Clippers, Bennedict Mathurin, Jabari Parker
The Timberwolves didn’t exactly play it safe this summer. That includes their decision to bet on Jonathan Kuminga. Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports views Kuminga’s two-year, $12.4 million deal as a “low-cost, potentially high-impact move” for Minnesota, despite some lingering questions about his outside shooting and decision-making.
NBA News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / August 29
Two More Clippers Have to Follow Bennedict Mathurin's Departure
On Saturday, the Los Angeles Clippers officially withdrew the qualifying offer for Bennedict Mathurin, per NBA insider Keith Smith. This officially makes him an unrestricted free agent, but his two-year, $16 million contract with the New Orleans Pelicans was already reported.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / August 29
Clippers Withdraw Qualifying Offer To Mathurin
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.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 27
Why Bennedict Mathurin is Pelicans’ missing piece to pull a 180 back into playoff mix
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.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / August 27
How Modern NBA Analytics Ruined Jonathan Kuminga and Bennedict Mathurin’s Careers
The last few months have felt like a celebrated court battle between basketball purists and the rise of analytics. From coaches claiming to have won games
NBA News / Chicago Bulls on SI / August 27
The Bulls Can Still Cash In Big On Kuminga, Mathurin Going to Other Teams
The Chicago Bulls watched two of the top free agents on the board sign elsewhere this week. Bennedict Mathurin – who was linked to the organization for weeks – reportedly agreed to a two-year deal with the New Orleans Pelicans.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 26
Bennedict Mathurin is betting on himself with the Pelicans
Bennedict Mathurin couldn't get the restricted free agent offers he was hoping for this summer. Instead, he's going to bet on himself.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 26
Pelicans expected to make another move to fit in Bennedict Mathurin
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 26
Pelicans finally land longtime target Bennedict Mathurin
The New Orleans Pelicans have finally landed a player they’ve been pursuing for more than a year.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 26
Bennedict Mathurin makes a surprising decision after Clippers offer
The Los Angeles Clippers gave Bennedict Mathurin an $8.8 million qualifying offer this summer, but now it turns out he is set to go to the New Orleans Pelicans.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 26
Bennedict Mathurin, Pelicans Agree To Two-Year Deal
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).
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 26
Pelicans Maintain Interest In Bennedict Mathurin
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.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 25
Two front-runners have emerged to sign Bennedict Mathurin
Bennedict Mathurin’s free agent market is finally beginning to take shape. The restricted free agent forward Mathurin is expected to sign with one of two teams — the New Orleans Pelicans or the incumbent LA Clippers.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 17
Bennedict Mathurin Emerges As Potential Bucks Target; How Can Milwaukee Acquire Him?
Much like last year, this year’s offseason has been particularly challenging for restricted free agents. Although players such as Jalen Duren and Peyton Watson remain in conversation with their respective teams regarding new contracts, the same cannot be said for Los Angeles Clippers guard Bennedict Mathurin.
Chicago Bulls News / Fadeaway World / August 7
Chicago Bulls Could Acquire Bennedict Mathurin In Smooth Sign-And-Trade Deal
It’s been nearly three decades since the Chicago Bulls won their last NBA title. To date, most of the time in between has been defined by misery, mediocrity, and failure at practically every turn.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 22
Kawhi Leonard trade saga is creating another problem for Clippers
The Leonard saga is having ripple effects for the Clippers.
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