Pacers have one obvious solution to never-ending Bennedict Mathurin dilemma

Indiana Pacers wing Bennedict Mathurin (00). | John Fisher/GettyImagesBennedict Mathurin's future with the Indiana Pacers remains up in the air. However, the team must sign him to a new deal and ensure that he will stick around as they look to re-establish themselves as title contenders.

Mathurin is eligible for a rookie-scale contract extension this summer. However, it is currently looking like he will enter the season without a new deal. This would make him a restricted free agent next offseason.

Instead of giving the Canadian native a new contract, it seems that the Pacers are opting to give him a full season to showcase his value and prove his worth. Head coach Rick Carlisle already…