Pacers cannot trade Bennedict Mathurin for obvious reason nobody is talking about

Indiana Pacers wing Bennedict Mathurin (00) during a game against the Atlanta Hawks. | Justin Casterline/GettyImagesBennedict Mathurin remains a potential trade candidate for the Indiana Pacers, but the team would be better off keeping him around. Despite his poor fit, the Pacers have proven they can compete with Mathurin playing a big role in their offense.

Additionally, Mathurin is an incredibly skilled player with a unique skillset, and he is someone who can help the Pacers more than hurt them in the long run.

The Canadian native is eligible for a rookie-scale contract extension this summer, but it seems like the Pacers are not going to give it to him. Instead, they will let him play out…