This season was going to be all about seeing how Bennedict Mathurin would work in a new role for the Indiana Pacers before they decide whether to re-sign him or not in the offseason. But with him out a while (and potentially having already played his last game for the Pacers), it's going to be much harder for them to make a decision on the Canadian native.
Mathurin is going to be a key player to keep an eye on ahead of February's trade deadline. Not only is he going to be a restricted free agent, but the Pacers may have to trade him this season if they want to upgrade their center position.