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 withdra...