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Bulls Missed Out on Mathurin | Chicago Bulls News
- Published
- August 28, 2026
- Duration
- 1:40
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- Last updated
- Sep 2, 2026
Discusses basketball.
Summary
Bennedict Mathurin’s move to the Pelicans for a team-friendly two-year, $16M deal leaves Bulls fans wondering why they passed — but the front office’s decision might be spot-on. While Mathurin offers scoring punch, his below-average shooting and lack of playmaking don’t fit Chicago’s crowded, spacing-challenged offense. Adding another score-first guard al…
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Bennedict Mathurin’s move to the Pelicans for a team-friendly two-year, $16M deal leaves Bulls fans wondering why they passed — but the front office’s decision might be spot-on. While Mathurin offers scoring punch, his below-average shooting and lack of playmaking don’t fit Chicago’s crowded, spacing-challenged offense. Adding another score-first guard alongside Giddey and Powell wouldn’t solve their offensive engine needs — and with no long-term control, letting him go was the smarter move for
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- basketball