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Pelicans Mailbag: Mathurin's Role, Roster Cuts, and the Southwest Lead | Beatline Pelicans
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The New Orleans Pelicans enter the 2026-27 season ranked first in the Southwest Division after trading Jordan Hawkins and signing Bennedect Mathurin. Hosts Carly and Doug break down the impact of Mathurin's two-year, $16M deal and the acquisition of AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson from the Grizzlies. They discuss Mathurin's potential role as starter versus Sixth Man of the Year candidate, analyze Taj Gibson's defensive value, and address roster cut predictions including a likely G League assignment for a guard…
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