Garrison Mathews Injury News & Updates

Mathews will sign a hardship exception with the Pacers on Thursday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

The Pacers waived Monte Morris on Thursday, and in addition to bringing in Mathews, the franchise converted Jeremiah Robinson-Earl's deal into a standard contract. Mathews is a sharpshooter who has hit 38.2 percent from beyond the arc for his career, and he could immediately see minutes on the wings.

Mathews racked up nine points (3-4 FG, 3-4 3Pt), one rebound and two assists across 10 minutes during Thursday's 99-84 win over the 76ers.

Mathews made his presence felt in only 10 minutes off the bench in his team's preseason opener. He was incredibly efficient from beyond the arc, shooting 75 percent from deep.

The Knicks intend to sign Mathews to a training camp deal, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.

The contract will offer Mathews the chance to battle for a roster spot during training camp this fall. Mathews averaged 7.5 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.8 three-pointers in 17.7 minutes per game over 47 regular-season appearances for the Hawks in 2024-25.

Mathews logged 12 points (4-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one block over 37 minutes during Sunday's 117-105 victory over Orlando.

Matthews moved back into the rotation for the regular season finale, taking advantage of the fact the Hawks were without a number of their starters. Matthews has suited up only three times in the past 21 games, a fact that will likely keep him out of the rotation during the Play-In tournament and beyond.

Matthews posted 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds, two blocks and one assist in 14 minutes in Monday's 132-130 win over the Grizzlies.

Matthews took advantage of a rare uptick in minutes, converting on three three-pointers and eclipsing double figures in a big road win Monday. The 28-year-old saw regular minutes off the bench to start the season, but has largely been phased out of the rotation, as he didn't appear in eight straight games to close February. With Georges Niang (illness) not playing, Matthews answered the call and had a very productive night.

Mathews had three points (1-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt) and one rebound across 12 minutes during Tuesday's 100-96 loss to the Rockets.

Mathews scored in single-digits for the eighth straight game, continuing to play a limited role off the bench for Atlanta. Although he has been an every-night part of the rotation for the past five weeks, he has been unable to provide them with a consistent scoring punch. Given his limited skill set, there is no reason to think he will step into a larger role any time soon.

Mathews finished Saturday's 117-94 loss to the Raptors with three points (1-5 FG, 1-5 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 25 minutes.

The 28-year-old saw increased run with De'Andre Hunter (illness) sidelined, though Mathews struggled to provide a spark in the loss. The swingman has failed to score in double figures in six consecutive contests, during which he has averaged 3.0 points and 1.8 rebounds across 15.7 minutes per game.

Mathews recorded 19 points (6-10 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 27 minutes in Tuesday's 122-117 win over Phoenix.

Mathews lit it up from deep to provide a lift off the Atlanta bench Tuesday, leading all bench players in threes made while finishing as one of four Hawks with 15 or more points in a winning effort. Mathews has connected on five or more threes in three contests this year and has now tallied 15 or more points in five outings.

Mathews registered 15 points (4-10 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal in 26 minutes during Saturday's 131-105 loss to the Clippers.

After recording a goose egg agains the Lakers, Mathews returned with a respectable outing. Mathews' totals are too sporadic for fantasy usage, but the Hawks have been extremely injury-prone this season, and the sixth-year pro will come in handy if the injury bug continues to bite.

Mathews is not in the Hawks' starting lineup for Friday's game against the Lakers, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Mathews made made his second start of the 2024-25 regular season against the Nuggets on Wednesday and finished with nine points, five rebounds, three assists and one block over 29 minutes in a 139-120 loss. Mathews will return to the bench Friday due to the return of Jalen Johnson (shoulder).

Mathews is part of the Hawks' first unit for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Mathews will step into Jalen Johnson's (shoulder) spot in the starting five. Mathews has been red-hot lately, averaging 14.8 points and shooting 48.3 percent from three-point range during his last four outings. He's slated to see somewhere between 25 and 30 minutes Wednesday.

Mathews closed with 11 points (2-9 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds, six assists and two blocks in 23 minutes during Sunday's 136-107 win over Toronto.

Mathews picked up a few extra minutes with Dyson Daniels (illness) sidelined, and there was some garbage time Sunday as well in the lopsided win. Mathews has been on a heater over the past four games for Atlanta, averaging 14.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.0 steals, 1.0 blocks and 3.5 three-pointers in 23.7 minutes per contest.

Mathews racked up 25 points (7-8 FG, 7-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 26 minutes during Monday's 117-104 win over Minnesota.

Mathews came out of nowhere to score a season-high 25 points, helping the Hawks to an impressive victory. Coming into the win, Mathews had scored a total of 12 points in the previous 12 games, highlighting just how unexpected this performance was. Based on what we have seen to this point, there is no reason to think Mathews can repeat this effort, assuming the Hawks remain relatively injury-free.

Mathews will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Warriors, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Mathews nabbed a spot start in Atlanta's last game. However, with Jalen Johnson (lower leg) available, Mathews will shift back to the second unit. In 14 appearances, Mathews is averaging 10.0 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 21.7 minutes.

Mathews is starting Monday's game against the Kings, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Mathews is in line for his first start of the 2024-25 campaign after Jalen Johnson (lower leg) was ruled out 15 minutes prior to tipoff. Mathews is averaging 7.2 points, 1.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists over 18.4 minutes in his last five games off the bench, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see him reach the 20-minute threshold Monday.

Mathews finished with two points (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, five assists and one steal across 23 minutes during Tuesday's 117-116 win over Boston.

Despite logging 23 minutes, Mathews came up short in terms of production, highlighting the fact that his overall appeal is limited to just one category. The Hawks continue to deal with a couple of injuries in their backcourt, affording Mathews some additional playing time. However, once they get healthy bodies back on the floor, Mathews will likely slide down in the rotation.

Mathews racked up 23 points (8-15 FG, 7-13 3Pt), one rebound, two assists, one block and two steals over 30 minutes during Friday's 123-115 loss to Sacramento.

Mathews's scoring punch off the bench wasn't enough for Atlanta to overcome Sacrament on Friday. Still, the 28-year-old guard is scorching the nets from deep to begin the season, converting 51.4 percent of his 7.4 three-point attempts per contest.

Mathews posted 14 points (4-9 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two steals across 22 minutes during Sunday's 128-104 loss to the Thunder.

After failing to crack the rotation on Opening Night, Mathews has appeared in two games with averages of 11.0 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 3.0 three-pointers. Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) and De'Andre Hunter (knee) are both battling injuries, and Mathews has shown that he's capable of stepping up for the Hawks.

The Hawks have exercised the $2.23 million team option for Mathews on Saturday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Mathews had a solid season in his first full year with the Hawks. The 27-year-old averaged 4.9 points, 1.4 rebounds and 0.6 assists across 15.0 minutes in 66 regular-season games. This included an uptick in playing time for the sharpshooter post All-Star break, during which he averaged 6.9 points in 18.5 minutes. Mathews also shot a career-high 44.0 percent from three last season, earning him more recognition as a valuable role player.

Mathews chipped in eight points (2-4 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT) over 13 minutes during Wednesday's 131-116 Play-In Game loss to Chicago.

Since the All-Star break, the 27-year-old averaged 6.9 points, 1.6 rebounds and 0.7 assists on 45.8 percent from the field, playing valuable minutes during Trae Young's (finger) absence. With the Hawks looking to test the trade market around Young and possibly Dejounte Murray after a disappointing year, Atlanta will have until June 29 to decide whether they want Mathews back next season, which would fully guarantee his contract.

Mathews is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Hornets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Mathews will enter the starting lineup Wednesday with many of Atlanta's regulars out. The 27-year-old guard is averaging 2.8 points and 1.3 rebounds in 16.3 minutes across his last four starting appearances this season.

Mathews ended Saturday's 132-91 victory over the Hornets with 20 points (6-8 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one block in 27 minutes.

Mathews was one of two players -- with Bruno Fernando being the other -- who took full advantage of playing extra minutes off the bench. This resulted in Mathews scoring in double digits for the first time this season while also posting a season-best mark in three-pointers made. Mathews will continue to have a limited role off the bench going forward, so there's a strong chance this was an outlier and not a sign of things to come ahead of the final three weeks of the regular season.

Mathews produced three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist over nine minutes during Saturday's 122-113 victory over the Rockets.

Mathews managed just three points in nine minutes, continuing what has been a modest season, to say the least. Although he has featured in most games over the past month, he has barely been a top-300 player in nine-category leagues.

Mathews will come off the bench for Monday's game against the Clippers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Mathews returns to the second unit after picking up a spot start in Saddiq Bey's place during Saturday's win over Golden State. Bey will return from an ankle sprain Monday night. De'Andre Hunter (knee) remains on a minute restriction.

Mathews will start against the Warriors on Saturday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Mathews hasn't been in the rotation lately, but he'll get a rare opportunity with Saddiq Bey (ankle) sidelined. Mathews is hitting 45.0 percent from beyond the arc this season and will provide some floor spacing Saturday.

Mathews (ankle) played 15 minutes in Saturday's 127-99 loss to the Wizards, finishing with eight points (3-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-2 FT), two rebounds and one assit.

Mathews was cleared to return from a sprained left ankle ahead of Friday's game against Indiana, but Atlanta didn't use him off the bench in its 126-108 loss. Instead, Mathews was saved for the second leg of the back-to-back set, and he ended up seeing the third-most minutes off the bench behind Bogdan Bogdanovic and Onyeka Okongwu. Mathews looks poised to remain in the rotation for the time being, though he could lose his spot once De'Andre Hunter (knee) returns to action.

Matthews (ankle) is available for Friday's game versus the Pacers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Matthews has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday after missing Atlanta's previous contest with an ankle injury. Matthews is averaging 3.2 points and 1.3 rebounds in 14.5 minutes across his last 10 appearances.

Matthews (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Pacers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Matthews was expected to miss at least one week of action after spraining his left ankle in Sunday's loss to the Magic. However, it appears that Matthews' recovery is ahead of schedule, and he could return as soon as Friday.

Mathews will be re-evaluated in 1-to-2 weeks after spraining his left ankle in Sunday's loss to Orlando, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Mathews had carved out a rotation role over the past month, averaging 4.1 points in 16.2 minutes per game and hitting 50.0 percent of 2.6 threes per game while operating as a shooting specialist over Atlanta's past 13 games. He also profiles as a gritty but foul-prone wing defender, leaving his shoes to be filled by a combination of Saddiq Bey and Wesley Matthews.

Mathews won't return to Sunday's game against the Magic due to a left ankle sprain.

Mathews wasn't able to put weight on his ankle as he was helped off the court in the first quarter of Sunday's matchup, and he'll be unavailable for the rest of the game. Wesley Matthews has drawn some playing time ahead of halftime, while Mathews' next chance to return will be Wednesday against the 76ers.

Mathews exited Sunday's game against Orlando in the first quarter due to an apparent ankle injury, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Mathews went down hard in the first quarter of Sunday's matchup and wasn't able to put any weight on his ankle as he was helped off the court. It's not yet clear whether he'll be able to return, but Wesley Matthews could see some playing time if Mathews is ruled out for the remainder of the game.

Mathews will return to the bench for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.

Jalen Johnson (wrist) is returning to action Tuesday and will immediately jump into the starting lineup. The Hawks are going to be without De'Andre Hunter (knee) for a couple of weeks, so Mathews will likely have a decent role with the second unit for his floor spacing in the short term.

Matthews will start Friday's game against the Heat, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Matthews will make his second start of the 2023 campaign Friday with De'Andre Hunter (knee) sidelined. Over his last six games, Matthews is averaging 5.5 points and 1.2 rebounds across 17.8 minutes.

Mathews has played in three games and is averaging 1.0 points and 0.7 rebounds in 3.3 minutes since the start of the season.

Wednesday's loss to the Knicks marked Mathews' eighth healthy scratch this season, and it appears that he will not see much action in the future. As he remains buried in the depth chart, only expect Mathews to warrant any playing time in the event of injury or blowout.

Mathews ended Saturday's 143-130 win over the Pacers with 14 points (5-6 FG, 4-5 3Pt), one assist and one steal in 14 minutes.

Mathews scored 14 points in 14 minutes, just the sixth time all season that he has reached double digits. The four three-pointers matched his season high, providing anyone who streamed him in with a nice boost at the end of what has likely been a competitive week. While he has played at least 12 minutes in three consecutive games, his role remains too insecure for him to be viewed as anything more than a speculative stream option.

Mathews played four minutes and finished with three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and one rebound in Wednesday's 122-101 loss to the Knicks.

Before Atlanta acquired him from the Rockets on Thursday, Mathews had been nursing a sore big toe, but he had been available to play in both of the Hawks' first two games of the week. After not leaving the bench in a six-point loss to the Hornets on Monday, Mathews got the chance to make his Hawks debut in the final 3:43 of garbage time Wednesday. The 26-year-old is likely to remain outside of head coach Nate McMillan's rotation so long as the Hawks are at full strength on the wing.

Mathews (recently traded) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's matchup against the Hornets.

Mathews and Bruno Fernando were both acquired by Atlanta ahead of the trade deadline but didn't make their debuts Saturday versus the Spurs. They were both initially left off the injury report before being deemed unavailable, so a similar situation could happen again Monday. However, for now, it appears Mathews will suit up for the first time with his new squad, but that doesn't mean he'll be part of head coach Nate McMillan's rotation.

Mathews will not debut Saturday versus the Spurs, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

Despite being omitted from the injury report earlier in the day, it appears Mathews won't be in uniform for Saturday's contest. Mathews is unlikely to sport a hefty role in the Hawks' rotation even when available, so his absence shouldn't mean much in the way of fantasy besides others not having a handful of minutes siphoned off. Mathews' next chance to debut surfaces Monday versus the Spurs.

Mathews (trade) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's game versus the Spurs.

Mathews could make his Hawks' debut Saturday after being traded Wednesday. However, he is unlikely to have a significant role in the guard rotation.

The Rockets are trading Matthews (toe) and Bruno Fernando to the Hawks in exchange for Justin Holiday, Frank Kaminsky and two second-round picks, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Mathews is averaging 4.8 points and 1.4 rebounds in 13.4 minutes across 45 games for Houston this season. He is unlikely to receive significant playing time in Atlanta and could be a candidate to be waived.

Matthews (toe) will not suit up for Wednesday's game against Sacramento, Mark Berman of Fox 26 Houston reports.

Matthews was initially handed a questionable tag after missing Houston's previous two games with left big toe soreness but will ultimately be sidelined for a third straight. Matthews' next chance to play will come Friday in Miami.

Mathews is questionable for Wednesday against the Kings with left big toe soreness.

Mathews missed the previous two games for Houston and remains day-to-day. He usually sees minutes in the teens with Kevin Porter Jr. (foot) still on the sidelines, but a larger role is possible soon with Eric Gordon a candidate to be moved at the deadline.

Mathews (toe) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Kings.

Mathews will miss a second straight contest due to a sore left big toe. He sat out in a coach's decision during the Rockets' previous contest Saturday, so his lack of availability Monday shouldn't have a major impact on head coach Stephen Silas' rotation.

Mathews (toe) didn't participate in Houston's morning shootaround ahead of Monday's game against the Kings, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Mathews landed on the injury report Sunday as questionable due to a sore left big toe, and the sharpshooter is trending toward missing at least one game due to the issue. He was a DNP-CD for the Rockets' previous contest, so his availability shouldn't have a major impact on head coach Stephen Silas' rotation.

Mathews is questionable for Monday's game against the Kings due to left big toe soreness.

Mathews was a DNP-CD for Saturday's game against the Thunder, and it's unclear whether he'll be available Monday. If he's sidelined, Josh Christopher could see a slight uptick in playing time.

Mathews registered 12 points (4-8 FG, 4-6 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 18 minutes during Wednesday's 135-115 loss to Sacramento.

Mathews entered Wednesday having played just 12 minutes and scored just three points over his previous two games combined, but his court time jumped to 18 minutes against Sacramento. The fourth-year pro took advantage of the opportunity by registering his highest scoring output since he put up 20 points against Atlanta on Nov. 25. All of Mathews' points came from deep Wednesday, as he shot an efficient 4-for-6 from three-point range. Considering Mathews was averaging just 3.6 points on 29.8 percent shooting over his 17 games prior to Wednesday's showing, there's no reason for fantasy managers to seek him out on the waiver wire.

Mathews logged zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one steal in 12 minutes during Friday's 112-106 loss to the Mavericks.

Mathews resurfaced from a three-game absence due to illness Friday but may not have been in full form, failing to score while only attempting one shot. He's not worthy of a roster spot in most fantasy formats but can post an occasional outburst.

Mathews (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Mavericks, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Mathews has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday after missing the previous three games due to a non-COVID illness. The 26-year-old guard may receive extended minutes, with Eric Gordon (thumb) and Jae'Sean Tate (ankle) out.

Mathews (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Mavericks, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

Matthews has missed three consecutive games due to illness but will have a chance to suit up Friday after being listed as questionable. His presence could be needed with Eric Gordon (thumb) and Jae'Sean Tate (ankle) sitting.

Mathews (illness) is out for Wednesday's matchup with the Magic.

Mathews's absence will extend to three games due to a non-COVID illness. His next opportunity to play will be Friday's game versus Dallas.

Mathews (illness) will remain out Monday against the Spurs.

Mathews will miss a second straight game as he battles a non-COVID illness. He hasn't been much of a fantasy consideration this season, so his absence Monday won't have a major impact on the Rockets' rotation.

Mathews (illness) didn't practice Sunday and it remains to be seen if he'll play Monday against the Spurs, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Mathews was the only absent from practice Sunday, and he's still sick after missing Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers due to a non-COVID injury. Mathews is averaging 5.2 points, 1.2 rebounds and 0.4 assists per game this season, so his potential absence shouldn't affect many fantasy rosters.

Mathews will sit out Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers due to a non-COVID illness, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Matthews was a late scratch for the contest, which could open up more opportunities for Josh Christopher. His next chance to play will come Monday against San Antonio.

Mathews finished Monday's 132-123 double-overtime win over Philadelphia with five points (1-5 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one rebound and two steals in 11 minutes.

Mathews played only 11 minutes in the victory, the fewest he has played in almost three weeks. Despite having the ability to crush from the 3-point line, Mathews' role is far too volatile for managers to trust. At best, he can have some limited streaming appeal, but even that is typically reliant on injuries to other players.

Mathews closed with 20 points (4-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 9-9 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals across 23 minutes during Friday's 128-122 victory over Atlanta.

Mathews came out of nowhere to deliver his best performance of the season, as he cleared the 20-minute plateau for the first time in 2022-23 and scored in double digits for the first time as well. He's not expected to hold a sizable role off the bench going forward and fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to produce at this rate on a regular basis, but there's a chance he might have earned some extra minutes for the upcoming games given how good he looked in this win.

Mathews supplied nine points (3-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across 18 minutes during Saturday's 129-117 loss to the Timberwolves.

Mathews played a season-high 18 minutes in the loss, hitting three triples with very little else. Despite a few bright spots last season, it's clear Mathews is not a big part of the Rockets' future plans. Outside of being a possible 3-point streamer, Mathews can be safely left on the wire.

Mathews ended with 11 points (3-5 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one assist and one steal in 16 minutes during Wednesday's 109-101 loss to the Jazz.

Mathews put up double figures in the scoring column for the first time in five contests, and he did so with limited attempts from the field. He also recorded his first steal of the season. Mathews is firmly in a bench role and is averaging 3.6 points and 0.8 rebounds in 13.6 minutes through the first five matchups of the 2022-23 campaign.

Mathews isn't listed on the Rockets' injury report ahead of Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Hawks.

Mathews was sidelined for the Rockets' preseason finale due to an illness, but he's since cleared the aliment and will be good to go for the season opener. In his first season with Houston last year, the undrafted sharpshooter out of Lipscomb posted 10.0 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 26.3 minutes across 65 appearances (33 starts).

Mathews won't play in Friday's preseason game against Indiana due to an illness, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Mathews appeared in three games during the preseason and averaged 2.7 points in 14.2 minutes per game. It's not yet clear whether his illness will impact his availability to begin the regular season.

Mathews finished with 22 points (7-11 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 33 minutes during Friday's 122-117 loss to the Kings.

Mathews has had quite a few 20-point performances this season, but this one was eye-popping since he hadn't scored more than 10 points in each of his last 15 contests. As if that was not enough, the fact that his role often changes between a starter and a bench piece reduces his upside even further.

Mathews will come off the bench Monday against the Wizards, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Mathews started the past four games but averaged only 5.3 points and 1.0 rebounds in 21.0 minutes during that stretch. Eric Gordon (illness) will rejoin the lineup Monday after sitting out the past four contests.

Mathews supplied two points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT) and two assists across 18 minutes during Sunday's 122-98 loss to the Grizzlies.

Even for playing just 18 minutes, Mathews was extraordinarily quiet. He has now failed to hit double-digit scoring in seven consecutive contests. Mathews impact is simply low at the moment, even for those looking to capitalize on his three-point prowess.

Mathews will start Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 in Houston reports.

The Rockets initially announced Eric Gordon as the starter at small forward, but Gordon has since been scratched due to discomfort in his knee. Mathews will replace him on the wing for his third start in the last seven games.

Mathews had his contract for 2022-23 guaranteed Friday, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.

Mathews signed a four-year, $8.2 million deal with the Rockets in December, but the three years following 2021-22 are non-guaranteed. Houston has seen enough to want Mathews on the team next season. In his 49 appearances, he's averaged 11.0 points on 36.7 percent shooting from deep, 3.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 27.2 minutes.

Mathews will come off the bench for Wednesday's matchup with the Lakers, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

With Eric Gordon (hamstring) returning to the lineup after a one-game absence, Mathews will shift to a bench role. The 25-year-old is averaging 11.1 points and 3.2 rebounds across 27.4 minutes per game this season.

Mathews (ankle) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Lakers.

As expected, Mathews will continue to play through a sprained ankle that has plagued him for the past couple of weeks. However, after starting Houston's last contest, he's expected to return to his usual reserve role with Eric Gordon (hamstring) clear of the injury report.

Mathews (ankle) participated in the Hawks' morning shootaround and said he was good to go for Wednesday's matchup with the Bucks, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Mathews, who is listed as questionable, has played through the ankle sprain over the past couple of weeks, but he apparently tweaked the injury during Monday's loss to Miami. If he is available, he'll likely return to his usual bench role with Eric Gordon (hamstring) is clear of the injury report.

Mathews has a sprained left ankle and is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Alykhan Bijani of The Athletic reports.

Mathews has played through the ankle sprain over the past couple weeks and apparently tweaked the injury during Monday's loss to Miami, when he started and put up zero points (0-5 FG, 0-5 3Pt), one assist and two steals in 20 minutes. Even if available Wednesday he may come off the bench with Eric Gordon (hamstring) clear of the injury report.

Mathews produced zero points (0-5 FG, 0-5 3Pt), one assist and two steals in 20 minutes during Monday's 123-106 loss to Miami.

Mathews drew the start with Eric Gordon resting, but he struggled from deep and played fewer minutes than reserves Josh Christopher (28 minutes) and Daishen Nix (23). The third-year pro came into the contest averaging 13.8 points and 4.1 rebounds across 19 games as a starter, so the scoreless performance was certainly disappointing. He'll look to bounce back Wednesday against the Lakers, though he'll likely be back to a reserve role with Gordon expected to be available.

Mathews will start Monday's game against Miami, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Mathews will get the nod at small forward with Eric Gordon resting Monday. In 19 starts this season, Mathews is averaging 13.8 points and 2.9 made threes.

Mathews will start Wednesday's game against the Jazz, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

The 25-year-old is unsurprisely available after being considered probable with a sprained left ankle, and he'll start with Eric Gordon (groin) sitting out Wednesday. Mathews has averaged 13.8 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 31.8 minutes across 18 starts this season.

Mathews (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

As expected, Mathews will play through a sprained left ankle. Since the start of February, he's averaged 11.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 26.0 minutes.

Mathews (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's matchup against the Jazz, Alykhan Bijani of The Athletic reports.

Mathews played through the sprained left ankle Tuesday and totaled eight points (3-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds and one steal in 26 minutes. Barring a setback, he'll likely be available for the second half of the Rockets' back-to-back.

Mathews (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against the Clippers, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.

Mathews was questionable for Tuesday's contest and will play through his sprained left ankle. He's averaged 10.2 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 25.4 minutes across the past five games.

Mathews is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Clippers due to a left ankle sprain, Alykhan Bijani of The Athletic reports.

Mathews has come off the bench in each of the last two games, but he's scored in double figures in each of those appearances. If he's unable to suit up against the Clippers, David Nwaba and Josh Christopher should see an uptick in playing time.

Mathews totaled 17 points (5-10 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound, one assist and two steals in 26 minutes during Sunday's 99-98 loss to the Clippers.

Mathews was a very effective shooter in the loss and has put together his best two-game in recent memory. Mathews was vital amid the slew of absences on the roster earlier in the season, but his output has taken an incredible hit since. Kevin Porter's absence was the likely cause of this brief improvement.

Mathews finished with 13 points (5-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and two steals in 23 minutes during Friday's 119-111 loss to the Magic.

Mathews started two of the four games leading up to the All-Star break, but he returned to a bench role for Friday's matchup. He maintained consistent playing time and scored in double figures for the first time since Feb. 10. While Mathews has had inconsistent fantasy production recently, he should have ample playing time regardless of his starting status.

Mathews is starting Thursday against the Clippers, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Mathews will draw his second start in four games with Eric Gordon (groin) unavailable again Thursday. He put up a solid final line in his last start Feb. 10 against Toronto, finishing with 19 points, six boards and a steal in 32 minutes.

Mathews isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Utah, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Mathews fared well in a spot start Thursday against the Raptors, finishing with 19 points, six boards and a steal in 32 minutes, but he'll return to a bench role after the team announced Eric Gordon would be back in action after recovering from a heel injury.

Mathews posted 19 points (5-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-9 FT), six rebounds and one steal in 32 minutes during Thursday's 139-120 loss to Toronto.

Mathews has been all over the map lately. He'll produce from deep, knock down twos/layups or collect from the charity stripe -- but rarely a combination and sometimes none. That being said, Thursday marked a realistic expectation for Mathews' nightly ceiling. On the season, Mathews is averaging 11.6 points and 3.4 rebounds per game.

Mathews will start Thursday against the Raptors, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Mathews will take Alperen Sengun's recent spot in the starting lineup for Thursday's contest. The guard is coming off a dominant performance off the bench from three-point range, going five of nine against the Pelicans. Expect Mathews to see increased minutes as long as he can continue to be efficient from the field.

Mathews supplied 18 points (6-11 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, four assists and one block over 30 minutes during Sunday's 120-107 loss to the Pelicans.

Mathews is slowly carving a role as a bench scoring threat for the Rockets and made his presence felt once again, draining five threes and ending as one of the Rockets' main scoring weapons. He has scored in double digits in four of his last five appearances and is shooting an impressive 40.5 percent from deep in that span, so expect Mathews to continue seeing minutes off the bench for Houston.

Mathews will come off the bench Monday against the Warriors, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

Mathews made a spot start Friday against the Trail Blazers and totaled 21 points (5-9 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), one rebound, three assists and two steals. He'll shift back to the bench Monday with Kevin Porter (COVID-19 protocols) rejoining the lineup.

Mathews ended with 21 points (5-9 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), one rebound, three assists and two steals across 36 minutes during Friday's 125-110 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Mathews started for the first time since Jan. 3 and delivered an impressive stat line, as he scored more than 20 points for the third time in the current month. The veteran guard has been playing well of late and has scored in double digits in four of his last five contests.

Mathews is starting Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Cayleigh Griffin of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Mathews will make his first start since Jan. 3 with Kevin Porter (COVID-19 protocols) out. He's averaged 14.3 points and 2.8 rebounds in 25.5 minutes per game across his last four appearances.

Mathews accumulated 23 points (5-10 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 8-10 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 116-111 win over the Jazz.

In the third quarter, Mathews checked back into the game and never left as the Rockets erased Utah's 13-point lead. MAthews' 23 points matched a season-high and it was his second-best night beyond the arc with five threes. After a three-game drought, Mathews has come alive with two excellent stat lines this week. He may be in line to extend that streak Friday, as the Warriors continue to play without Draymond Green.

Mathews produced 17 points (4-6 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT) and one rebound over 23 minutes during Sunday's 118-112 victory over the Kings.

Mathews entered Sunday after being held scoreless over 38 minutes across two games prior. Helping guide a Rockets victory, Mathews arose from his slump by putting forth a quintessential offensive performance -- sourcing all of his points from deep or from the free-throw line. The 25-year-old is slashing 40.3/35.8/79.7 in 27 appearances this season.

Mathews posted 14 points (5-13 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Sunday's 141-123 loss to the Timberwolves.

Mathews dealt with an ankle injury ahead of Sunday's matchup but was able to play through the issue against Minnesota. Although the Rockets struggled to keep pace with the Timberwolves in the loss, Mathews converted 40 percent of his attempts from beyond the arc to score in double figures for the third time in the last four games.

Mathews (ankle) will be available Sunday against Minnesota.

Minutes after the Rockets intimated that Mathews was on track to play, they officially changed his designation from "questionable" to "available." Mathews tweaked his ankle during Friday's loss to Dallas but won't miss any time.

Mathews (ankle) is expected to play Sunday against the Timberwolves, Adam Wexler of Sports Talk 790 in Houston reports.

Mathews is still listed as questionable, but coach Stephen Silas spoke favorably about his status as the 7:00 PM ET tip approaches. Mathews will likely have to go through one more pregame workout, but barring a setback expect the sharpshooter to be available. Mathews finished Friday's blowout loss to Dallas with 15 points and three three-pointers in 25 minutes.

Mathews (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against Minnesota, Mark Berman of Fox 26 Houston reports.

Mathews came off the bench in each of his last two appearances and averaged 10.0 points in 25.5 minutes per game during that time. If his left ankle sprain prevents him from playing Sunday, David Nwaba and Josh Christopher should see increased run.

Mathews will come off the bench Wednesday against the Wizards, Adam Wexler of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

With Kevin Porter (suspension) returning to the lineup, Mathews will be bumped to the bench. In five appearances off the bench, Mathews has averaged 7.4 points and 2.8 rebounds in 19.6 minutes.

Mathews produced 23 points (6-10 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds and one assist in 30 minutes during Monday's 133-113 loss to the 76ers.

Matthews broke out of a mini-slump, having failed to shoot over 50 percent in seven consecutive games prior. Matthews' 23 points matched his season high, and after a hot debut has regressed to a more pedestrian 37.1 percent shooting from beyond the arc. Regardless, a promising matchup with the defensively porous Wizards is on deck for Wednesday.

Mathews will start Monday's game against the 76ers, Mark Berman of Fox 26 in Houston reports.

After clearing protocols over the weekend, Mathews will officially make his return to action for what will be his first appearance since Dec. 23. He'll immediately slot back into the starting five alongside Daniel Theis, Jae'Sean Tate, Eric Gordon and Jalen Green. Houston is without both Christian Wood (suspension) and Kevin Porter Jr. (suspension).

Mathews cleared the COVID-19 protocols and is absent from the injury report for Monday's game against the 76ers, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

Mathews has missed the past four games due to the health and safety protocols but is set to return for Monday's contest. The 25-year-old may face some limitations given he hasn't seen game action in over two weeks.

Mathews suggested in a post Sunday on his personal Twitter account that he cleared the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, though the Rockets have yet to provide an update on his status heading into Monday's game against the 76ers.

Expect Houston to release an updated injury report at some point later Sunday or early Monday, which should provide a better sense of Mathews' availability heading into a four-game week. The sharpshooting wing had picked up starts in 14 consecutive appearances prior to entering the protocols one week ago, though he could be in store for a smaller bench role upon his return now that Jalen Green and Kevin Porter are seemingly healthy again.

Mathews has entered the NBA's health and safety protocols, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Mathews is just the latest player to enter protocols, so he'll likely be slated to miss the next 7-to-10 days, unless he can return a pair of negative tests within a 24-hour span. Mathews had been in the midst of a cold spell over his last seven games, averaging just 7.7 points and 1.3 threes on 27.1 percent shooting (23.7% 3Pt).

Mathews closed Thursday's 118-106 loss to Indiana with three points (1-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one steal over 28 minutes.

Mathews has compiled just 19 combined points over his previous three games, with all points coming from beyond the arc or at the free throw line. Last week, the Rockets signed him to a four year contract, signifying that they're fond of his game and willing to weather cold streaks from the shooter. Perhaps more volatile than initially perceived, Mathews is best regarded as a streaming candidate.

Mathews had his two-way deal converted to a four-year contract worth more than $8 million Friday, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.

Mathews has spent the last month with Houston and took on a starting role in each of the last 11 games. During his time as a starter, he averaged 14.5 points and 3.8 rebounds in 32.9 minutes per contest. He should continue to see plenty of run for the Rockets after Danuel House (ankle) was waived Friday.

Mathews tallied 17 points (4-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds and one assist over 32 minutes Thursday's in a loss to the Knicks.

Mathews entered the contest with just six points on 1-for-12 shooting over his previous two games, so Thursday can be considered a nice bounce-back performance. The 25-year-old chipped in seven boards to supplement his scoring, though he didn't register any defensive stats. Mathews is averaging a career-best 28.8 minutes per game on the campaign, and he is posting 12.3 points, 3.5 boards, 2.6 three-pointers and 0.7 steals per contest.

Mathews amassed 23 points (7-13 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 3-5 FT), four rebounds, two blocks and two steals across 39 minutes during Friday's 123-114 loss to the Bucks.

Mathews delivered another impressive outing as a starter and aside from reaching a new season-high mark in scoring, the former Lipscomb standout extended his double-digit scoring streak to eight games. He's averaging 17.7 points across seven starts this season.

Mathews closed Wednesday's 114-104 victory over Brooklyn with 19 points (5-13 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 6-7 FT), two rebounds, one block and three steals in 39 minutes.

Mathews has started each of Houston's last six games and has scored in double digits in each one of those contests, so he is clearly showing some upside now that he's handling a bigger workload both in terms of minutes and role. He's averaging 16.8 points per game in that six-game span.

Mathews recorded 13 points (4-6 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and seven rebounds over 31 minutes during Sunday's 118-108 win over New Orleans.

Making his fifth straight start in place of Jalen Green (hamstring), Mathews continued to be a productive three-point shooter, drilling four more triples to help propel Houston to its sixth straight victory. Over those five starts, Mathews now has 21 made threes. He's playing a ton of minutes, and Green isn't likely to be back anytime soon, so Mathews is a reasonable streaming option for managers in need of threes, though the Rockets play only three games in Week 8.

Mathews totaled 19 points (7-14 FG, 5-11 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist in 32 minutes during Monday's 102-89 victory over the Thunder.

Mathews once again managed another effecting outing offensively. It was the third straight game in double figures for the guard, as Mathews logged his second straight start and rewarded coach Stephen Silas with a solid performance. The former Lipscomb great is averaging 17.0 points across his past three matchups.

Mathews contributed 20 points (6-10 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 3-5 FT), three rebounds and one steal across 38 minutes during Saturday's 146-143 OT win over Charlotte.

Mathews moved into the starting lineup Saturday, scoring at least 20 points for just the third time in his career. Having now played at least 27 minutes in two straight games, Mathews is a name to watch in deeper formats, should he be able to carve out a consistent role. Our confidence is low at this point but when it comes to the Rockets, who really knows what to expect.

Mathews will start Saturday against the Hornets, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

With Jalen Green (hamstring) sidelined, Mathews will get his first start of the season Saturday. After being recalled by Houston on Nov. 14, the 6-foot-5 guard is averaging 7.4 points and 2.8 rebounds across 19.6 minutes per game.

Mathews is off the injury report for Sunday versus Boston.

Presumably, Mathews being off the injury report indicates he could play Sunday. The undrafted guard will try recording some game minutes despite remaining an unfavorable option to them.

Mathews (not with team) is out Friday against the Thunder.

Mathews was recently claimed off waivers and has yet to join the Rockets. When he does, he'll likely have a relatively small role.

Mathews (not with team) won't be available Wednesday in Minnesota in the Rockets' season opener, Alykhan Bijani of The Athletic reports.

Houston just claimed Mathews off waivers from Boston on Monday, so the third-year wing will presumably need at least a few days to clear COVID-19 intake testing and get settled in his new organization. Mathews should be ready to go for the Rockets' second game of the season Friday against the Thunder, but don't count on him having a role in head coach Stephen Silas' rotation right away.

Mathews was claimed off of waivers by the Rockets on Monday, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.

Mathews appeared in two preseason games for the Celtics and totaled 12 points and four rebounds in 25 minutes. The 6-foot-5 guard is a skilled shooter and could provide floor spacing for the Rockets talented backcourt duo of Kevin Porter and Jalen Green, but he will likely spend the majority of the 2021-22 campaign at the G League level.

Mathews was waived by the Celtics on Saturday, Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe reports.

The three-point marksman appeared in two preseason games for the Celtics and totaled 12 points and four rebounds in 25 minutes. It seems possible he could land somewhere else with a team looking for some shooting off the bench.

Mathews signed a one-year, non-guaranteed contract with the Celtics on Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Mathews spent the past two seasons with Washington and averaged 5.5 points and 1.4 rebounds over 16,2 minutes in 64 games during the 2020-21 campaign. The 24-year-old should fill a reserve role for the Celtics if he manages to make the roster out of camp.

Mathews (wrist) will play Sunday against the Hornets, Chris Miller of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Mathews will be available for the finale as expected despite a sprained wrist. He went for nine points and two boards across 17 minutes in Friday's win over Cleveland.

Mathews is probable for Sunday's contest against the Hornets due to a sprained right wrist.

Mathews will likely play through the injury during the finale. Since the start of April, he's averaged 3.7 points in 13.1 minutes per game.

Mathews will come off the bench Friday against the Cavaliers, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Coach Scott Brooks initially said that Mathews would start, but Chandler Hutchison will get the nod instead. In 37 games off the bench this season, Mathews has averaged 5.4 points and 1.2 rebounds in 14.8 minutes.

Mathews will start Monday's game against the Hawks.

Filling in for the injured Bradley Beal (hamstring), Mathews will make his first start since early April. The 24-year-old will likely have an increased workload Monday, but he's still not an overly exciting fantasy option. In the last five starts, he's only scored in double figures one time.

Mathews (coach's decision) didn't play during Monday's win over the Pacers.

This was Mathews' second straight absence after playing in 55 straight games. The second-year guard out of Lipscomb is currently averaging 5.7 points and 1.4 rebounds in 57 games played.

Mathews scored 17 points (5-7 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT) across 29 minutes in Monday's loss to the Raptors.

Mathews continued to see an increased opportunity in the absence of Bradley Beal (hip). He got hot in the second quarter, knocking down three triples and tallying 12 points. While it was a strong shooting night for Mathews, he has reached double-digit points only twice in his last 18 games and will see his role decrease once Beal is able to return.

Mathews will come off the bench Monday against the Raptors, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.

The 24-year-old started Saturday in place of Bradley Beal (hip) and was blanked in 19 minutes, so Raul Neto will receive the nod Monday with Beal still sidelined. Mathews should still be involved off the bench, but he shouldn't draw much fantasy interest given his averages of 3.0 points, 0.8 rebounds and 0.4 assists over the past five games.

Mathews will start Saturday's game against the Mavericks, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.

Jerome Robinson had been starting in Bradley Beal's (hip) absence, but Mathews will get the nod this time. Over 21 prior starts this season, he's averaged 6.7 points and 1.8 rebounds in 19.7 minutes.

Mathews will come off the bench Saturday against the Pistons, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Mathews is being replaced in the starting five by rookie Deni Avdija. In 15 games off the bench this season, Mathews has averaged 7.7 points and 1.7 rebounds in 16.5 minutes.

Mathews logged 16 points (5-6 FG, 3-4 3PT, 3-3 FT), three assists, two steals and one rebound in a 106-102 loss to the Knicks on Thursday.

Mathews tied a season-high 35 minutes to go along with an efficient shooting performance from behind the three-point arc. The guard managed to put up a well-rounded statline given his standards, as he more than doubled his season average in points and recorded a season-high three assists. Although the rookie receives an inconsistent amount of minutes each game, he's earned a starting role with the team and has been given more playing time as the season has gone on.

Mathews is averaging 7.8 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.9 three-pointers in 18.3 minutes per game while shooting 45.5 percent from the field and 47.2 percent from downtown in his nine contests since entering the starting five.

Mathews delivered his best outing of the nine starts in Saturday's 128-112 win over the Timberwolves, grabbing a career-high nine rebounds while pouring in 18 points on a trio of three-pointers and a 7-for-7 showing from the free-throw line. With at least two triples in four straight games, Mathews has emerged as a useful streamer in that category, but that's about the extent of his fantasy value while high-usage guards Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook are both healthy.

Mathews will start Monday's game against the Rockets, Ava Wallace of the Washington Post reports.

Mathews sustained a bruised thigh during Sunday's win over Boston, but it won't prevent him from making his third consecutive start at small forward. Mathews was held scoreless (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) in 20 minutes Sunday's, but he went for 14 points (4-10 3Pt) in 25 minutes Friday night against New York.

The Wizards list Mathews as questionable for Monday's game against the Rockets with a right quadriceps contusion.

Mathews is tending to the injury in the aftermath of Sunday's 104-91 win over the Celtics. The second-year wing retained his spot in the starting five over Davis Bertans in the contest, logging 20 minutes and finishing with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds and two steals. Bertans would presumably step back into the starting lineup if Mathews can't play Monday.

Mathews added 14 points (4-13 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two blocks and one rebound over 25 minutes in the Wizards' 109-91 loss to the Knicks on Friday.

Making his first career start in place of Bradley Beal (rest), Mathews made the most of it. His 13 shot attempts were second on the team behind Russell Westbrook and he led the Wizards in three-pointers made. Prior to this spot start, Mathews totaled just 26 points across six February games.

Mathews will start at shooting guard Friday against the Knicks, freelance NBA reporter Quinton Mayo reports.

With Bradley Beal (rest) out, Mathews will draw his first start of the season. In seven games this season where Mathews has seen at least 20 minutes, he has averaged 11.7 points (2.3 threes), 2.7 rebounds and 1.7 steals.

Mathews played in 21 minutes and added 10 points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-8 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in Friday's 116-100 loss to the Hawks.

Mathews scored all 10 points in a span of just over nine minutes between the third and fourth quarter. While Bradley Beal took most of the shots in the final period, it was Mathews who did most of his damage at the free throw line getting there eight times and making seven of them (both career bests).

Mathews registered 15 points (5-11 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, an assist and two steals across 28 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's loss against the Pelicans.

Mathews didn't see the court in seven of the first eight Wizards' games, but he has seen an expanded role of late and has logged at least 20 minutes in each of the team's last five contests. He is averaging 13.0 points per game during that five-game stretch, but he's likely to feature in a minor role off the bench once most of the players that are in the league's health and safety protocols return to the court. He can be a decent streaming option on a short-term basis, but his long-term upside is minimal unless he finds a way to log 20-plus minutes on a regular basis.

Mathews had 22 points (6-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), two rebounds, two steals and one assist across 23 minutes in Saturday's 128-124 loss to the Heat.

Mathews served as the Wizards' primary bench option and found his way to lead them in scoring. The sophomore is not expected to continue this form, considering he played just seven minutes of basketball through nine games. However, Mathews could hold some value if the Wizards continue to deal with injuries like they are now.

Mathews will be available for Thursday's game against the Bulls, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.

Mathews hasn't seen the court for the Wizards yet while technically being with the G League since he's on a two-way deal. He's been called up, however, and he could play Thursday.

Mathews is with the G League's Captial City Go-Go and will not be available for the Wizards' season opener against the 76ers on Wednesday.

Mathews is on a two-way contract with the Wizards' organization, so he'll spend plenty of time in the G League. That will be the case Wednesday.

Mathews (hip) is available for Thursday's preseason action against the Pistons, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.

Mathews was dealing with a hip pointer, but he's been cleared to play in the second-to-last preseason effort for Washington. Mathews played 20 minutes in his one preseason appearance, posting 10 points, one assist and one block.

Mathews is questionable for Thursday's preseason game against the Pistons due to a left hip pointer.

Mathews played 20 minutes in his one preseason appearance, posting 10 points, one assist and one block. However, he may be sidelined Thursday.

Mathews will signed his qualifying offer and remain with the Wizards, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports.

The 24-year-old was a restricted free agent and decided to stay with Washington. Mathews made his NBA debut last season and averaging 5.4 points and 1.3 rebounds in 12.6 minutes over 18 games. He should operate as a reserve option in the backcourt.

Mathews did not travel with the Wizards to Orlando for personal reasons and it's unclear if he'll join the team at a later date, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports. He does not have COVID-19.

With both Bradley Beal (shoulder) and Davis Bertans (personal) not with the Wizards for the restart, Mathews was in line for a significant minutes increase. However, it's unclear if he'll end up playing.

Mathews has been recalled from the G League ahead of Friday's game against the Mavericks.

Mathews hasn't seen NBA action since Jan. 6, but he'll get an opportunity to take the court Friday. In his 13 appearances with the Wizards, he's averaged 7.2 points and 1.7 rebounds.

Mathews (ankle) started and played 20 minutes for the G League's Capital City Go-Go in their 130-121 loss Saturday to the Lakeland Magic. He finished with eight points (3-8 FG, 2-6 3Pt), two assists, one steal and one block.

The appearance over the weekend was Mathews' first at either the NBA or G League level since Jan. 6, as he had spent nearly a month recovering from a sprained right ankle. The Wizards' long list of injuries early in January allowed Mathews to claim a spot in coach Scott Brooks' rotation, but the undrafted rookie out of Lipscomb seems poised to see the bulk of his action in the G League moving forward now that the parent club has reclaimed better health. Washington is expected to return Moritz Wagner (ankle) and Rui Hachimura (groin) from long absences Monday versus the Warriors, leaving John Wall (Achilles) and Jordan McRae (ankle) as the only players on the team's injured list.

Mathews (ankle) is a healthy scratch for Saturday's matchup against the Nets, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.

Mathews has healed from an ankle injury but won't be re-integrated into the rotation yet. His next chance to take the court arrives Monday against the Warriors.

Mathews (ankle) is a game-time call for Saturday's game against the Nets, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.

Mathews is healthy but could end up being a scratch still. He hasn't played since Jan. 6 due to a sprained right ankle.

Matthew (ankle) won't play in Sunday's game against Atlanta.

As anticipated, Matthews will miss a ninth consecutive contest as he continues to struggle with a right ankle sprain. The team hasn't provided a firm timeline for his return and has labeled Matthews as out indefinitely, indicating that he'unlikely to return in the foreseeable future.

The Wizards list Mathews (ankle) as out for Monday's game against the Pistons.

Mathews was labeled as out indefinitely after spraining his right ankle in a Jan. 6 win over the Celtics. With no reports surfacing since that time indicating that the two-way player has resumed practicing, expect Mathews to miss additional games beyond Monday. Mathews had held a rotational role for the Wizards due to the team's mounting injuries prior to getting hurt himself, but Washington finds itself is better health these days. As a result, Mathews could head to the G League's Capital City Go-Go once he gains clearance for game action.

Coach Scott Brooks said Mathews (ankle) will miss "some time" after spraining his ankle earlier in the week, Candace Buckner of The Washington Post reports.

Mathews injured his ankle during Monday's game against the Celtics, and while X-rays cleared the rookie of any structural damage, he had to be carried off the court and is expected to miss multiple games as a result. Prior to getting hurt, Mathews played more than 15 minutes in four consecutive games, posting averages of 15.8 points and 2.0 rebounds in 23.0 minutes during that stretch.

Mathews won't return to Monday's game against the Celtics after suffering a right ankle sprain.

Mathews was unable to put any weight on his right leg after suffering the injury, but this is relatively good news for the guard. A timeline for his return has yet to be established.

Mathews was carried off the court after suffering an apparent right ankle injury during Monday's game against Boston, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports.

The severity of the injury is unclear at this time, though it didn't look good for Mathews, who was averaging 15.8 points over his last four contests. It seems unlikely that he'll return to Monday's matchup.