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.
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Hawks' Garrison Mathews: Pops for 14 points Saturday
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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.
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Hawks' Garrison Mathews: Makes Atlanta debut
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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.
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Hawks' Garrison Mathews: Not listed on injury report
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Mathews 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 last Thursday's 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.
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Hawks' Garrison Mathews: Not ready to debut Saturday
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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.
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Hawks' Garrison Mathews: Left off injury report
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Mathews isn't on the injury report for Saturday's game versus the Spurs.
Mathews looks set to make his Hawks debut Saturday after being acquired from the Rockets on Thursday. However, he is unlikely to have a significant role in the wing rotation.
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Rockets' Garrison Mathews: Dealt to Atlanta
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The Rockets traded Mathews (toe) and Bruno Fernando to the Hawks in exchange for Justin Holiday, Frank Kaminsky and two second-round picks on Thursday, 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.
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Rockets' Garrison Mathews: Out Wednesday
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Mathews (toe) will not suit up for Wednesday's game against Sacramento, Mark Berman of Fox 26 Houston reports.
Mathews was initially handed a questionable tag after missing Houston's previous game Monday with left big toe soreness but will ultimately be sidelined for a second straight. Mathews' next chance to play will come Friday in Miami.
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Rockets' Garrison Mathews: Considered questionable
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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.
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Rockets' Garrison Mathews: Ruled out
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Mathews (toe) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Kings.
Mathews sat out in a coach's decision during the Rockets' previous contest Saturday, but a sore left toe will keep him sidelined Monday. His absence shouldn't affect head coach Stephen Silas' rotation.
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Rockets' Garrison Mathews: Doesn't participate in shootaround
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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 sat out in a coach's decision in the Rockets' previous contest Saturday, so his availability shouldn't have a major impact on head coach Stephen Silas' rotation.
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Rockets' Garrison Mathews: Questionable Monday
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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.
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Rockets' Garrison Mathews: Minimal output in return
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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.
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Rockets' Garrison Mathews: Will play Friday
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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.
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Rockets' Garrison Mathews: Upgraded to questionable
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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.
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Rockets' Garrison Mathews: Won't play Wednesday
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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.
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Rockets' Garrison Mathews: Listed out Monday
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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.
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Rockets' Garrison Mathews: Sits out practice Sunday
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Mathews (illness) didn't practice Sunday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Mathews hasn't yet been ruled out for Monday's game against the Spurs, but he'll likely need to participate in shootaround that day to have a shot at ending his one-game absence. Even if he's available to play Monday, Mathews is likely to hold only a small role in the rotation.
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Rockets' Garrison Mathews: Absent Saturday
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Mathews will sit out Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers due to a non-COVID illness, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Mathews was a late scratch for the contest, which could open up more opportunities for Josh Christopher. Mathews next chance to play will come Monday against San Antonio.
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Rockets' Garrison Mathews: Only 11 minutes in win
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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 being able 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.
