The Los Angeles Clippers have not yet rescinded the qualifying offer extended to restricted free agent Bennedict Mathurin, according to Jake Fischer, creating an unusual wrinkle in the forward’s path to the New Orleans Pelicans. Fischer reported that the Clippers could potentially be compensated indirectly by participating in a multi-team transaction that helps New Orleans […]
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Another division, another team that is trying to find a better day now that the Golden State Warriors dynasty is on its last legs. We’re in the Southwest division now; let’s take it straight to the bottom. I’m not just talking about the division standings, I’m talking the Bayou where the New Orleans Pelicans reside. […]
Here is a three-team trade idea that sends Jalen Green to the Bucks, Myles Turner to the Pelicans, and Dejounte Murray to the Suns.
Trail Blazers 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. That’s 94.2 percent. Yes, we’re talking about practice. But 1,100 makes is still 1,100 makes. Marlow Ferguson Jr. of NBA On SI pointed to the workout […]
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The Pelicans' acquisition of Bennedict Mathurin may very well doom them to another low finish in 2027, which is perfect for the Atlanta Hawks.
Even if the Pelicans part with Zion Williamson, the Celtics have the pieces to trade for a far more reliable star to pair with Jayson Tatum.
The LA Clippers have cleared the way for Bennedict Mathurin to join the New Orleans Pelicans by withdrawing their qualifying offer, making the guard an unrestricted free agent. Mathurin has reportedly agreed to a two-year, $16 million contract with New Orleans. Because the Clippers no longer hold his restricted free agent rights, the Pelicans can […]
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The Clippers have officially withdrawn the qualifying offer for Bennedict Mathurin, Spotrac contributor Keith Smith reports (Twitter link).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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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