GARRISON MATHEWS NEWS

Not listed on injury report Mathews is not listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's matchup against the Hornets.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets trade Garrison Mathews, Bruno Fernando to Atlanta for second-round draft picks By trading Garrison Mathews and Bruno Fernando to Atlanta and taking on larger salary, the #Rockets acquired Oklahoma City’s second-round dr...

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Dealt to Atlanta 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 r...

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't participate in shootaround 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.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets, Kings players fined; 2 suspended for altercation

Houston’s Garrison Mathews and Tari Eason and Sacramento’s Malik Monk are facing fines for an on-court altercation during Friday’s game

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reemerges with solid performance 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.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal output in return 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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Mathews (illness) is out for Wednesday's matchup with the Magic.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out practice Sunday Mathews (illness) didn't practice Sunday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Only 11 minutes in win 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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'Garry Bird is back': Rockets reap benefits as Garrison Mathews breaks out Jalen Green to @BigSargeSportz on Garrison Mathews: “Garry Bird is back! I told him, ‘Welcome back.’ We missed him for a while. … Every time...

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Explodes for 20 points 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Green has 30 points, Rockets rally to beat Hawks 128-122

Jalen Green scored 30 points, Kenyon Martin Jr. and rookie Jabari Smith Jr. added 21 each and the Houston Rockets overcame a 15-point second half deficit to beat the Atlanta Hawks...

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drops three triples in loss 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.

Impact 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 three-point streamer, Mathews can be safely left on the wire.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Devin Booker scores 30 points, Suns beat Rockets 124-109

Devin Booker scored 30 points, Cam Johnson added 19 and the Phoenix Suns won their fourth straight game by beating the Houston Rockets 124-109 on Sunday night

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS