Bennedict Mathurin

Los Angeles Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank confirmed Bennedict Mathurin will make his Clippers debut on Tuesday against the Houston Rockets.

Fantasy Impact

Mathurin was acquired at the NBA trade deadline in the deal that sent Ivica Zubac to the Indiana Pacers and is set to make his debut Tuesday. His role remains uncertain, but he should see a lot of playing time regardless of whether he starts or comes off the bench. With Mathurin available, Kobe Sanders and Jordan Miller could be in line for reduced playing time.

Bennedict Mathurin is expected to make his Los Angeles Clippers debut Tuesday against the Houston Rockets.

Fantasy Impact

Mathurin was part of the deal that sent Ivica Zubac to the Indiana Pacers. He will be sidelined for Friday’s game against the Sacramento Kings and Sunday’s matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves, but is expected to play on Tuesday. Through 28 games, he’s averaging 17.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 31.8 minutes.

The Los Angeles Clippers have traded Ivica Zubac and Kobe Brown to the Indiana Pacers for Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, two first-round picks and one second-round pick.

Fantasy Impact

Injuries have limited Mathurin to 28 games this season, but he’s shown his offensive upside, averaging 17.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 31.8 minutes. He should immediately emerge as one of the team’s primary scoring options, especially with newly acquired Darius Garland (toe) lacking a clear timetable for return.

Bennedict Mathurin has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Jazz.

Fantasy Impact

Mathurin played 34 minutes in Monday's loss against the Rockets. He is one of five players ruled out for Indiana. Jay Huff, Johnny Furphy, Jarace Walker and Isaiah Jackson figure to be among the players to step into bigger roles for Indiana.

Bennedict Mathurin scored 14 points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3PT, 8-8 FT) and added five rebounds and four assists during Indiana's 129-124 win over the Hawks on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Mathurin has come off the bench in each of the last three games as the Pacers ease him back after he missed 11 straight games with an injury. He did play nearly 32 minutes on Saturday, so a return to the starting lineup may be imminent. In his three games back, Mathurin is averaging 15.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists on 50.0% shooting (13-of-26) from the field.