The Indiana skaters are not expected to reach an early contract extension with Bennedict Mathurin, according to a report by Jake Fischer.

"Another 2022 first-round pick who looks like he'll have trouble securing a new contract by Monday's deadline: Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin, which isn't surprising considering the uncertainty surrounding the Buccaneers' status quo with the loss of Tyrese Haliburton for the season. If the team had been hesitant to sign the departed Myles Turner to a long-term deal this summer, Mathurin would almost certainly have had to bide his time."