Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin close to being cleared for contact after shoulder injury

According to Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle, Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin is close to being cleared for contact after an early March shoulder injury. Mathurin suffered a torn labrum in his right shoulder in a game against the Dallas Mavericks just over four months ago. Mathurin, 22, also spent some time with Team Canada during the summer as they prepared for the Olympics.