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Pacers may have to take Bennedict Mathurin risk that could haunt them for years

Pacers might be forced to trade Bennedict Mathurin. They'll just have to live with it if he becomes a star somewhere else.

Indiana Pacers wing Bennedict Mathurin (00) during a game against the Washington Wizards. | Michael Hickey/GettyImages

The Indiana Pacers may have no choice but to trade Bennedict Mathurin this season. He is an impending restricted free agent, and his long-term role with the Pacers is still unclear. Plus, since they are reportedly eying an upgrade at center, the Pacers may have to include Mathurin in a deal because of his contract status and overall value.