Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

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Shamit Dua: I'm told the to expect a small corresponding move from the Pelicans to open up some space under luxury tax and create a roster spot for Benn Mathurin. Keep an eye on that September 8th date. The Pelicans are excited to add Mathurin's downhill scoring and athleticism. Mathurin has an elite ability to get to the free throw line. Mathurin has been above 95th percentile at shooting fouls drawn his whole career, with last year being 100th percentile per CTG. The Pelicans will use the $15 million non-taxpayer mid-level exception to sign Bennedict Mathurin, which hard caps them to the $209 million first apron. However, his projected contract puts them above the first apron. They'll need to shed payroll first to fit him on these terms.

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