Pacers will soon face difficult dilemma if Bennedict Mathurin prediction comes true

If Bennedict Mathurin wins an award this season, he may play himself out of the Pacers' price range next summer.

Indiana Pacers wing Bennedict Mathurin (00) during Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. | Justin Casterline/GettyImagesAndy Bailey of Bleacher Report predicted that Bennedict Mathurin will win the Most Improved Player award this season.

On paper, this could be great for the Indiana Pacers as it shows how much of an impact he can make. However, the team just opted not to sign him to a rookie-scale contract extension, and if he plays maybe a little too well this season and becomes an award winner, they might not afford to sign him to a second deal at all next…