Breaking: Bennedict Mathurin Pulled from Pacers Lineup as Trade Looms
Trade rumors have been swirling around Bennedict Mathurin for the past couple of weeks, as the Indiana Pacers have been using him as bait to land themselves a center. Now, as the trade deadline is set for Thursday, the Pacers have pulled Mathurin from their lineup for Tuesday night's game against the Utah Jazz.
The Pacers are resting Bennedict Mathurin tonight against the Jazz as trade winds swirl around his immediate future.
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) February 3, 2026\
Mathurin scored 25 points against the Rockets yesterday in what was potentially his last game with Indiana.
Indiana has shopped Mathurin in trades for a center. pic.twitter.com/M3Q3xfYhn7
Evan Sidery calls Mathurin's 25-point effort against the Houston Rockets on Monday "potentially his last game with Indiana."
Mathurin is averaging a career-high 17.8 points this season.
A play you need to see to believe!
— NBA (@NBA) February 3, 2026
That was UNREAL, Benn Mathurin 🤯
Tap to watch: https://t.co/O2GRjgsLwB pic.twitter.com/ohFJ3I1Zu7
We recently had a look at six teams that had interest in Mathurin, and all of them, to some extent, having a big man to offer in return.
Names like Yves Missi and Daniel Gafford have been mentioned as potential Pacers targets.
Keep an eye on Mathurin's name as the next day or two unfolds.
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