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Pelicans Mailbag: Mathurin’s Role, Division Dominance & The Future | Beatline Pelicans
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The New Orleans Pelicans sit first in the Southwest Division as we preview the 2026-27 season. Bennedict Mathurin joins the roster on a two-year, $16 million deal, while AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson arrive from the Grizzlies in a four-player trade. Hosts Carly and Doug analyze how these moves reshape the depth chart and support a projected 52-win season.
This episode covers fan questions regarding Mathurin’s starting vs. bench role, the strategic value of acquiring Taj Gibson’s veteran toughness, and the…
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