GARRISON MATHEWS NEWS

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

Impact 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.

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

Impact 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.

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Struggles in victory Tuesday 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies season-high 23 points 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 14 points 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Leads bench in scoring 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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Hits four threes off bench Saturday 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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Subs Bruno Fernando, Garrison Mathews help Hawks down Hornets The Hawks finally beat the Hornets after falling to them twice earlier this season, beating them 132-91 Saturday night at State Farm Arena.

MARCH 24 • AJC.COM

Offers little in victory 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.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Gets 15 minutes in return 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.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Set for multi-game absence 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.

Impact Mathews had carved out a rotation role over the past month, averaging 4.1 points and 16.2 minutes per game and hitting 50.0 percent of 2.6 threes per game while operating as a shooting specialist for Atlanta. 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.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks' Garrison Mathews leaves Sunday's game with ankle injury ORLANDO -- Hawks wing Garrison Mathews will miss the remainder of Sunday evening’s game against the Magic due to injury.

JANUARY 8 • AJC.COM

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

Impact 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.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Helped off court 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.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another DNP 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 5, 2023 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Pops for 14 points Saturday 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.

Impact 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 uncertain for him to be viewed as anything more than a speculative stream option.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Atlanta debut 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.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE