Sports News Report
League: NBASport: BasketballCountry: United StatesCategory: Scores & Results

Lakers linked to ex-Pacers player as free agency approaches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 11:41 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Lakers linked to ex-Pacers player as free agency approaches
Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly showing interest in former Indiana Pacers player Bennedict Mathurin as he becomes available in free agency. Mathurin had notable performances in the postseason with the Pacers, including a 20-point game against the Knicks and a 27-point game in the NBA Finals. He was traded to the Clippers amid a difficult season for Indiana. Mathurin averaged 17.4 points in 26 games with the Clippers, but will need to improve his perimeter shooting to have an impact with the Lakers. Sources indicate that the Lakers may look to strengthen their bench with experienced contributors for the upcoming season.

Source Links
Yahoo Sports
By the Numbers
  • •Bennedict Mathurin had a strong postseason with the Pacers last year.
  • •He was traded to the Clippers as part of a major deal mid-season.
  • •Mathurin averaged 17.4 points per game with the Clippers.
  • •The Lakers are exploring options to bolster their bench ahead of free agency.
  • •Improvement in Mathurin's shooting could determine his role with the Lakers.
Latest Updates
  • 11:41 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers named landing spot for $29 million ex-Pacers playoff hero
What they're saying
"

The Los Angeles Lakers were recently linked to a valuable former Indiana Pacers contributor.

Related Teams & Leagues
Boston CelticsBrooklyn NetsIndiana PacersLos Angeles ClippersLos Angeles LakersNew York KnicksNBABasketball

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days