Indiana Pacers, Bennedict Mathurin and Grizzlies
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The Indiana Pacers are dealing with another unfortunate injury setback at the start of the 2025-2026 NBA season. So far, it’s unclear what the root of the issue
The Indiana Pacers have ruled out leading scorer Bennedict Mathurin for their game against Minnesota on Sunday night.
The Pacers lost the game (128-103), leading scorer Bennedict Mathurin (foot) and another point guard (Taelon Peter, groin)
Losing longtime center Myles Turner to the Milwaukee Bucks certainly stings, but Indiana may be able to find a replacement for their stretch big somewhere on the trade market. In a trade idea proposed by Fadeaway World’s Vishwesha Kumar, the Indiana Pacers would acquire Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler.
The Indiana Pacers fell to the Memphis Grizzlies in a decisive 128-103 defeat. The game was marked by uncertainty as guards Bennedict Mathurin and Taelon Peter both had to leave early, raising concerns about their availability for upcoming matches.
INDIANAPOLIS -- Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin did not receive a rookie-scale extension as of the 6 p.m. deadline on Monday, meaning he will formally become a restricted free agent at the end of this season.