The New Orleans Pelicans are signing Bennedict Mathurin to a two-year, $16-million contract, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Mathurin was a restricted free agent with the Los Angeles Clippers, but the team reportedly withdrew his $8.8-million qualifying offer after meeting with his agents.
His new contract with New Orleans reportedly contains a player option in the second year, offering the 24-year-old a chance to become an unrestricted free agent next summer.
The Arizona product thrived in a reserve role for the Clippers, averaging 17.4 points, 5.5 boards, 2.5 assists, and one steal across 26 appearances. He tied his career high with 38 points against the Denver Nuggets in his home debut.
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