Aug 1, 2026 8:31 PM
Could the Clippers lose Bennedict Mathurin?
The Los Angeles Clippers and Bennedict Mathurin have yet to work out a new contract as the young guard remains a restricted free agent.
Mathurin is reportedly seeking a deal that could pay him in the $20 to $25 million range.
He is coming off a season where he averaged 17.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists between the Indiana Pacers and Clippers. He shot 43% from the field and 31% from three, battling a toe injury throughout the season that sidelined him for a handful of games. He ended up playing in 54 contests, starting in 24 of 28 games for the Pacers, but coming off the bench in 25 of 26 games once he was acquired by the Clippers.
Teams Interested In Mathurin
According to Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype, the New Orleans Pelicans, Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks, and Dallas Mavericks all have interest in acquiring Mathurin via sign-and-trade, but there is reportedly work to be done from each team if they want to make the deal happen.
The Pelicans have been reluctant to trade any of their top players, and it's tough to imagine that changing for Mathurin.
Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic has reported that the Bulls' interest in Mathurin has been "overstated," so maybe they aren't all that interested in the young guard.
The Bucks reportedly have a strong interest in Mathurin, while the Mavericks are a new team in the mix.
The Ideal Fit
The Bucks could offer Kyle Kuzma or Myles Turner to even out Mathurin's money. There could be some interest from the Clippers in Kuzma, who has an expiring contract, and while Turner fits a need in the frontcourt, his contract might be too much for the Clippers to take on as they go through a retooling process.
The Mavericks are an interesting destination because they have talent that could certainly interest the Clippers.
Daniel Gafford, Caleb Martin, and Naji Marshall could all be valuable pieces for Los Angeles for one reason or another.
Gafford would immediately step in as the starting center, taking the place of Brook Lopez, who would move to the bench.
Martin might be able to rehab his value after a few disappointing seasons following his years with Miami. If not, he's making $10 million this season and has a player option for $9 million next season, which aren't killer deals even if they are ideal.
Marshall would be a valuable role player on an expiring contract who could either be flipped at the trade deadline for more assets or have his contract come off the books next season if things don't work out.
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