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Pelicans' Bennedict Mathurin: Scoreless in 10 minutes
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Mathurin had zero points (0-1 FG) in 10 minutes during Friday's 142-111 loss to the Grizzlies.
Mathurin logged no more than 10 minutes for the third time in his past four appearances, going scoreless for the first time this season. Despite the fact that New Orleans is dealing with some rotational upheaval, Mathurin has been unable to carve out a consistent role for himself. Through 12 appearances, he has averaged just 5.5 points and 1.8 rebounds in 15.3 minutes per game.
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Pelicans' Bennedict Mathurin: Good to go Friday
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Mathurin (right thumb sprain) is available for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Mathurin has been cleared to play despite dealing with a thumb injury. With Trey Murphy (knees) and Dejounte Murray (ankle) sidelined, Mathurin should have ample opportunities to contribute offensively against Memphis. His scoring ability makes him an appealing fantasy option, particularly with New Orleans missing several key rotation players.
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Pelicans' Bennedict Mathurin: Upgraded to questionable
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Mathurin (thumb) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against Memphis.
Mathurin now has a better chance of suiting up after being listed as doubtful. The Pelicans are likely to re-evaluate the swingman closer to Friday's tipoff, but his status may not have a major impact on the rotation.
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Pelicans' Bennedict Mathurin: Doubtful for Friday
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Mathurin (thumb) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against Memphis.
Mathurin is expected to miss a second consecutive contest with a right thumb sprain. The Pelicans are also listing Trey Murphy (knees), Yves Missi (knee) and Bryce McGowens (elbow) as doubtful, so the team could be shorthanded in the front end of this back-to-back set. If Mathurin is ruled out, Jordan Poole and Herbert Jones would be candidates for increased minutes.
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Pelicans' Bennedict Mathurin: Late addition to injury report
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Mathurin has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nets due to a right thumb sprain.
Mathurin wasn't listed on the initial injury report, and the extent of the issue remains unclear. While he's not a major part of the regular rotation, Mathurin, Trey Murphy and Trendon Watford are all expected to be unavailable Wednesday, opening the door for Saddiq Bey, Herbert Jones and potentially Jordan Poole to play more minutes.
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Pelicans' Bennedict Mathurin: Effective off bench
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Mathurin notched 11 points (3-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 18 minutes during Wednesday's 123-120 loss to Indiana.
Making his Pelicans debut, Mathurin had a solid showing off the bench Wednesday. The swingman worked as the Clippers' sixth man following a deadline trade from the Pacers last season, and it appears initially Mathurin will handle a similar role in his new digs.
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Pelicans' Bennedict Mathurin: Not starting Friday
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Mathurin is not listed in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Wizards.
Mathurin will come off the bench for the last exhibition before the start of the 2026-27 campaign. The 2022 No. 6 overall pick, who is competing for a spot in the starting lineup, has averaged 9.0 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists over 16.7 minutes per contest in three preseason appearances.
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Pelicans' Bennedict Mathurin: Competing for starting spot
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Mathurin chipped in six points (2-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one block across 19 minutes in Wednesday's 101-97 preseason win over Dallas.
Preparing for his debut season with the Pelicans, Mathurin is vying for a starting role over Herbert Jones. This will remain a battle for fantasy managers to monitor up until the start of the regular season.
Mathurin is listed in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against Miami.
Mathurin impressed during the preseason opener, finishing with 13 points in just 17 minutes of action off the bench. He'll have a chance to show what he can do with the first unit Thursday while Dejounte Murray (toe) sits and Herbert Jones rotates to the bench.
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Pelicans' Bennedict Mathurin: Leading scorer in preseason win
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Mathurin scored a team-high 13 points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT) while chipping in five assists and two rebounds in 17 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's preseason win over the Thunder.
The 24-year-old wing signed a two-year deal with New Orleans in August, and he demonstrated his ability to provide offense from the second unit in Tuesday's win. Mathurin is coming off a 2025026 campaign that saw him average a career-high 17.6 points, 5.4 boards, 2.4 assists and 0.8 steals while also adding 1.4 threes in 30.0 minutes a game between the Pacers and Clippers, but he's unlikely to see that large a workload with the Pelicans.
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Pelicans' Bennedict Mathurin: Signs deal with Pelicans
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Mathurin signed a two-year, $16 million deal with the Pelicans on Wednesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
The deal includes a player option for the second season. Mathurin was previously a restricted free agent, but the Pelicans approached the Clippers about withdrawing the qualifying offer prior to this deal. In New Orleans, Mathurin is expected to be a key part of the second unit behind Trey Murphy and Saddiq Bey.
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Clippers' Bennedict Mathurin: Path to minutes even tougher
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The Clippers' acquisition of Max Strus adds another established wing while Mathurin's future with the club remains unresolved as a restricted free agent.
Strus can absorb minutes at both wing spots and brings shooting and playoff experience, potentially making the Clippers less dependent on retaining Mathurin. However, Los Angeles remained below the first apron following the trade, so the addition of Strus doesn't necessarily prevent Mathurin from returning. His fantasy outlook will depend heavily on where he ultimately signs and what role is available there.
Clippers' Bennedict Mathurin: Qualifying offer tendered
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The Clippers tendered Mathurin a qualifying offer Monday, per Michael Scotto of USA Today.
The move will make Mathurin a restricted free agent. The Clippers can match any offer sheet he receives from other teams, and they'll likely make every effort to retain him following last season's Ivica Zubac trade.
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