Bennedict Mathurin, Pelicans Reportedly Agree to Contract amid Clippers Qualifying Offer Rumors
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Bennedict Mathurin, Pelicans Reportedly Agree to Contract amid Clippers Qualifying Offer Rumors
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.
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PrimaryPelicans 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. Mathurin – one of two restricted […]
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Why Bennedict Mathurin's free agency is coming down to Pelicans, Clippers
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.
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Bennedict Mathurin, Pelicans Agree To Two-Year, $16M Deal
Bennedict Mathurin and the New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to a two-year, $16 million contract with a player option that will allow him to become an unrestricted free agent in 2027. Mathurin has been a restricted free agent this offseason with the Los Angeles Cilppers. Mathurin's agents approached the Clippers to withdraw his $8.8 million qualifying offer to essentially sign for the same amount with the Pelicans where he can play in a more favorable situation. The Clippers have yet to withdr...
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Bennedict Mathurin, Pelicans reportedly agree to two-year, $16 million contract
The Clippers are expected to withdraw their qualifying offer to Mathurin and let him sign in New Orleans.
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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. 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.
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Bennedict Mathurin, Pelicans Reportedly Agree to Contract After Clippers Withdraw Qualifying Offer
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.
Publisher:Why Bennedict Mathurin's free agency is coming down to Pelicans, Clippers
After New Orleans Pelicans executive vice president Joe Dumars defended his relatively dormant offseason, one insider believes he could be on the cusp of landing LA Clippers restricted free agent Bennedict Mathurin. The Pelicans signed back-up forward Trendon Watford to a one-year, $2.9 million contract last week, and are now reportedly focused on making another […] The post Why Bennedict Mathurin’s free agency is coming down to Pelicans, Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Publisher:Bennedict Mathurin leaving Clippers for Pelicans
Bennedict Mathurin’s stay with the Pelicans appears to be short-lived. Per ESPN, Mathurin has left LA to sign a two-year, $16 million deal with the Pelicans. It’s a nice pickup for New Orleans and a tough loss for the Clippers, who basically are losing Mathurin to hang onto Bradley Beal in what has become a […] The post Bennedict Mathurin leaving Clippers for Pelicans appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Publisher: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). Mathurin had been a restricted free agent, but according to Charania, his representatives approached the Clippers about withdrawing his $8.8MM qualifying offer, making […]
Publisher:How Pelicans can salvage former champion’s trade value after Bennedict Mathurin signing
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.
Publisher:Report: Former Arizona wing Bennedict Mathurin signs with Pelicans
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 […]
Publisher:NBA rumors: Why Bulls lost out on Bennedict Mathurin to Pelicans
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.
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