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.

EDGE Analysis

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, the Hawks 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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

EDGE Analysis

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 minutes restriction.

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

EDGE Analysis

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 assist.

EDGE Analysis

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

EDGE Analysis

Mathews had carved out a rotational 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.