Pacers declining calls on Bennedict Mathurin and Jarace Walker for now
As the Indiana Pacers have done their due diligence working the phones with NBA teams across the league, rival executives have inquired about Bennedict Mathurin and Jarace Walker, league sources told HoopsHype. Both young players, however, haven’t been made available by Indiana, with the team looking to bring back its core in an attempt to make another deep playoff run this upcoming season.
Source: HoopsHype
Source: HoopsHype
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Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Without Wiggins (who had to withdraw) & Edey (who’s in Memphis post-draft but hope is for him to join next week), Shaedon Sharpe & Leonard Miller participated in practice for Canada but plan hasn’t changed. They (& Mathurin) are in camp to observe, not compete for roster spots. – 6:55 PM
Without Wiggins (who had to withdraw) & Edey (who’s in Memphis post-draft but hope is for him to join next week), Shaedon Sharpe & Leonard Miller participated in practice for Canada but plan hasn’t changed. They (& Mathurin) are in camp to observe, not compete for roster spots. – 6:55 PM
More on this storyline
Evan Sidery: GM Chad Buchanan said the Pacers plan to run it back with their roster while relying on further internal development, per @1075thefan (podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…). Young core players like Andrew Nembhard, Bennedict Mathurin and Jarace Walker will be pivotal pieces next season. pic.twitter.com/EkzA7vcun3 -via Twitter @esidery / June 28, 2024
Scott Agness: Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard has been named to 20-member training camp roster for Canada basketball, as expected. Oshae Brissett and Zach Edey also included. Bennedict Mathurin (surgery rehab) will attend, but not participate. pic.twitter.com/Bx0OhDJxPv -via Twitter @ScottAgness / June 19, 2024
Chad Buchanan: I think the arrival of Tyrese really sprouted and allowed Myles to blossom and I think Myles would tell you the same thing. The game is easy when you play with Tyrese and especially when you can shoot. If you’re screening for Tyrese and you can shoot, you’re going to get a lot of open shots, and I think Myles understands that. Those two have developed a real chemistry, and as a five man who can spread the floor and shoot with the way we play with Pascal, TJ, and Bennedict when he’s out there, they’re attacking the rim. It just gives a lot of space to a lot of our other guys, and to see him have success this year after what he’s been through, and as loyal as he’s been to the Pacers and the organization when he really didn’t have to be and to see him get rewarded was really great to see. I know it meant a lot to him, because he’s wanted this for a long, long time, and to see it happen for him was really rewarding. -via iPacers.com / June 6, 2024