Reports: Canadian Mathurin signs two-year, US$16m deal with New Orleans Pelicans

NEW ORLEANS - Canadian basketball guard Bennedict Mathurin is set to join the New Orleans Pelicans, according to numerous reports. ESPN’s Shams Charania broke the news on Wednesday, stating that the 24-year-old from Montreal has signed a two-year contract worth US$16 million, with an option to extend. Mathurin, who averaged 17.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 54 games for the Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Clippers last season, has the choice to opt out after the first year.

The skilled player was acquired by the Clippers in February following a stint with the Indiana Pacers, whom he helped reach the NBA Finals in 2025. Mathurin's bench performance was particularly impressive, netting 27 points against Oklahoma City in the Pacers' championship-clinching Game 3.