About this episode

Jake Madison discusses the implications of the Pelicans' trade involving Bennedict Mathurin and the financial decisions driving the team's roster changes.

New Orleans Pelicans sacrifice roster flexibility in a bold move to secure Bennedict Mathurin on a two-year, $16 million deal. Is Mathurin’s arrival worth the opportunity cost, and how will it shape the Pelicans’ future moves? Jake Madison breaks down the multi-team trade sending Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy, and draft assets out to free up cap space—highlighting how financial decisions, not basketball strategy, are driving front office action. Key topics include the true price of acquiring Mathurin, the loss of NBA-ready defender Peavy, and the persistent luxury tax barrier hampering New Orleans’ trade flexibility. Madison spotlights how Mathurin’s performance could force another round of tough financial decisions and offers an inside look at Herb Jones’ rise to No. 13 in franchise history, emphasizing his elite defensive prowess and long-term impact alongside Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy, and Dejounte Murray. Can the Pelicans convert these high-stakes moves into on-court success? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-pelicans/ Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧…

People in this episode

Host: Jake Madison

Topics covered

• NBA trades
• Pelicans roster moves
• financial decisions in sports
• Bennedict Mathurin
• Jordan Hawkins
• Micah Peavy
• luxury tax implications

Keywords

• Bennedict Mathurin
• Jordan Hawkins
• Micah Peavy
• New Orleans Pelicans
• NBA trades
• luxury tax
• Herb Jones

Sponsors

Odoo, Square

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New Orleans Pelicans

More episodes of Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans

• WHO STARTS?: New Orleans Pelicans Face STARTING Lineup Fights as Zion Williamson and More Compete · September 11, 2026 · 27 min
• FINISHED: Pelicans Seal Offseason After Bennedict Mathurin & Jordan Hawkins—What’s Next? · September 10, 2026 · 27 min
• If Jamahl Mosley Does These TWO THINGS Next Season Then I'll Call It a Success For the Pelicans · September 8, 2026 · 27 min
• OFFICIAL SOON? What Needs To Happen to Make Bennedict Mathurin Official for the Pelicans · September 7, 2026 · 27 min
• RANKINGS: Should Trey Murphy or Zion Williamson LEAD Pelicans? Ranking Top 7 Players · September 4, 2026 · 27 min
• HAMMERED: NBA ENFORCES Salary Cap Rules—What the Punishment Means for Pelicans and Kawhi Leonard · September 3, 2026 · 27 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans podcast page.