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STEAL: Pelicans SIGN Benedict Mathurin Cheap—How Will This Move TRANSFORM New Orleans’ Rotation?
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- Aug 27, 2026
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Summary
New Orleans Pelicans land Bennedict Mathurin on a bargain deal, but where does he fit in the rotation? Can Mathurin’s elite ability to draw fouls ignite the Pelicans’ offense, or will his defensive struggles and shooting limitations cause new headaches? Jake Madison breaks down the impact of the two-year, $16 million contract for Mathurin, comparing it to past moves like Julius Randle’s prove-it deal. Core topics include Mathurin’s potential as a sixth man, how his ball dominance affects young prospects Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen, and the tough roster and cap decisions the front office faces. Plus, get a throwback comparison to Tyreke Evans and a thoughtful analysis of the balance between player development and win-now urgency. Can Joe Dumars’ disciplined approach finally pay off for the Pelicans, or will risky fits hold the team back in the competitive Western Conference? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-pelicans/ Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba #NewOrleansPelicans #ZionWilliamson #NBA #pelicans Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires…