Bennedict Mathurin. Image via: John Fisher/ GettyImages The Indiana Pacers received another difficult development as injuries continue to hamper their season. Bennedict Mathurin, one of the team’s most productive scorers, will remain sidelined with no clear return date. The update adds further strain to a roster already stretched thin. Indiana is struggling to find stability during a challenging opening stretch.Mathurin had attempted to manage the issue while staying on the floor, but the situation has now forced the Pacers to slow everything down. Head coach Rick Carlisle offered limited clarity and described the absence as lasting “a while.”
Indiana Pacers’ Bennedict Mathurin injury update
Bennedict Mathurin does not have a return timetable as the Indiana Pacers are struggling to find their footing. “Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin has tried to play through his right thumb sprain for a few weeks but will now need some time to fully heal, league sources told @hoopshype. Mathurin, who was out for today’s game against the Magic, has averaged a career-high 17.8 points,” Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto shared on X.Carlisle’s language often signals an extended absence, according to Pacers reporter Dustin Dopirak. That typically points to at least one week, with the possibility of multiple weeks away from game action. As a result, Mathurin is unlikely to feature during Week 12. In his absence, Aaron Nesmith, Johnny Furphy, and Ben Sheppard are expected to absorb extra minutes as Indiana reshuffles its wing rotation.The injury picture grows more complex due to multiple issues affecting Mathurin, including problems with his thumb and toe. He has already missed 11 games and appeared in only 24 contests this season. Even so, his production has been impressive, averaging 17.8 points per game while playing more than 32 minutes a night.
Bennedict Mathurin has been in the trade buzz
Mathurin’s absence arrives at a delicate moment for the franchise. With the Pacers off to a 6-30 start and carrying the league’s longest active losing streak, rival teams have monitored his situation closely. According to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel, injuries could complicate any potential trade discussions involving the former No. 6 overall pick.Indiana faces roster questions beyond the short term. Mathurin is approaching restricted free agency, and his future role remains undefined. Also Read: Los Angeles Clippers injury update: Insider reveals Derrick Jones Jr’s diagnosis following Saturday’s loss to Celtics