NBA Rumors: The Clippers' Plans with Bennedict Mathurin
Coming from the Indiana Pacers, the Californian franchise wants to continue working with the Canadian player, although it does not rule out signing a sign-and-trade deal for him to leave.
Los Angeles Clippers are willing to explore a possible sign-and-trade deal with Bennedict Mathurin, who faces restricted free agency this summer. This is what journalists Jake Fischer and Marc Stein ensure, explaining that, although the franchise's priority remains to re-sign the player, the possibility of trading him through that formula remains on the table.
According to both reporters, the Clippers' preferred scenario involves reaching a new agreement with Mathurin, but the team has not ruled out negotiating with other franchises if an interesting opportunity arises.
Arrived from Indiana halfway through the season
The Clippers acquired the 24-year-old shooting guard on February 5th in the trade with the Indiana Pacers, with the main piece being the sending of center Ivica Zubac to the Indiana franchise.
During his time with the Pacers, Mathurin mainly played the role of a scorer off the bench. However, at the beginning of last season, he took on a more prominent role while Tyrese Haliburton was recovering from an Achilles tendon rupture.
Posted career-best numbers
Between his games with Indiana and Los Angeles during the 2025-26 season, Mathurin played a total of 54 games, where he recorded the best averages of his career with 17.6 points and 2.4 assists per game.
However, he also posted his lowest shooting percentages, with 43.0% from the field and 31.5% from beyond the arc.
Sign-and-trade, an option if there is no economic agreement
If the Clippers ultimately are not willing to take on the financial commitment required to renew Mathurin, the franchise could seek a partner to execute a sign-and-trade and receive assets in exchange for the player.
He could also accept the qualifying offer
Mathurin also has another option for the next season. The shooting guard could accept the $8.8 million qualifying offer and continue for another year in Los Angeles.
In that case, he would also have the possibility to veto any trade throughout the 2026-27 season.
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