New Orleans Pelicans Officially Sign Bennedict Mathurin to Two-Year Deal

The New Orleans Pelicans have officially signed shooting guard Bennedict Mathurin to a two-year, $16 million contract, which includes a player option for the second season. Mathurin, 24, joins the Pelicans after a career-best scoring season, averaging 17.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 54 games last season with the Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Clippers.