MPACT MOVE: Why Bennedict Mathurin Should IGNITE the Pelicans’ Second Unit, Not START Games

New Orleans Pelicans ponder a bold move: can Bennedict Mathurin transform their bench and supercharge their second unit? Jake Madison breaks down why Mathurin should slot in as the sixth man, not a starter, even if the Pelicans pull off a major trade or sign-and-trade to acquire him. With key names like Dejounte Murray, Herb Jones, Trey Murphy, and Zion Williamson anchoring the starting five, plugging Mathurin into the bench could jolt the team’s scoring and prove crucial during Williamson’s rest minutes.   Analysis centers on lineup combinations, Mathurin’s one-dimensional yet explosive attack style, and how rookies Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen might complement him. Madison also spotlights the Pelicans’ signing of Christian Koloko to a training camp contract, evaluating his fit as a defensive center. Will these moves elevate New Orleans’ playoff hopes, or does the bench still lack enough firepower and balance in the ultra-competitive NBA landscape?   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-pelicans/   Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba #NewOrleansPelicans #ZionWilliamson #NBA #pelicans     Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.     FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.