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Pelicans Eye Pacers' Mathurin Amidst Trade Rumors
16 Jan
Summary
- Pelicans reportedly interested in Pacers' Ben Mathurin.
- Yves Missi is a young player not off-limits for trade.
- Pacers seek frontcourt upgrades, potentially for Missi.
The New Orleans Pelicans are signaling aggressive intent at the NBA trade deadline, despite a challenging season. Reports indicate a keen interest in Indiana Pacers forward Ben Mathurin, who is averaging a career-best 17.8 points. This pursuit aligns with the Pacers' reported need for frontcourt upgrades.
While the Pelicans have emphasized that most of their key players are off-limits, young center Yves Missi is mentioned as a potential tradeable asset. Missi, with his potential and cost-controlled contract, could address the Pacers' center gap, especially following Myles Turner's departure last summer.
Mathurin, expected to become a restricted free agent soon, represents an immediate scoring boost for the Pelicans. Conversely, Missi's longer team control and developmental upside make him an attractive prospect for the Pacers as they look to rebuild their frontcourt for the future.
