Mathews has entered health and safety protocols and will not play Sunday against the Knicks.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews has appeared in four games for the Bucks with averages of 2.5 points and 1.3 rebounds in 14.3 minutes. He'll be out Sunday and could miss multiple games going forward. In his absence, more minutes could be available for Rodney Hood, Jordan Nwora and Javonte Smart.

Matthews is expected to see the floor Saturday against the Heat, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews signed with the Bucks on Friday and will make his debut just one day later. He spent the 2019-20 campaign with the Bucks but probably won't see the 24.4 minutes per game he got then. Last season with the Lakers, the veteran averaged 4.8 points and 1.6 rebounds in 19.5 minutes.

Matthews will sign a contract with the Bucks on Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews spent the 2019-20 campaign in Milwaukee but appeared in 58 games with the Lakers last year. During his time with the Lakers, he averaged 4.8 points in 19.5 minutes per contest. The 35-year-old will presumably take on a depth role for the Bucks but will provide assistance with Semi Ojeleye (calf) and Brook Lopez (back) sidelined indefinitely.

Matthews will start in Game 4 against Phoenix on Sunday, Mike Trudell of the Lakers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (knee) sidelined, Matthews will make his first start of the playoffs. Across the first three games of the series, Matthews has averaged 3.3 points on 27.3 percent shooting across 11.5 minutes per game. He'll likely have an increased workload on Sunday while Alex Caruso should also see more minutes.

Matthews will start Tuesday's game against the Knicks, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews is getting the start over Kyle Kuzma, who was initially probable due to a back injury before being cleared. In eight starts this season, Matthews has averaged 6.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 26.9 minutes.

Matthews (Achilles) is available for Saturday's contest against the Jazz and will come off the bench, Harrison Faigen of Silver Screen and Roll reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, despite right Achilles soreness, Matthews will see the floor. Over his past five appearances, he's averaged 7.0 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 20.8 minutes.

Matthews (Achilles) is probable for Saturday's game against the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews continues to deal with lingering Achilles soreness, but it appears as though he'll be able to play through the injury once again Saturday. He's averaged 4.0 points in 17.7 minutes per game across his past three appearances.

Matthews will start Thursday's game against Boston, Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Markieff Morris (ankle) sidelined, Matthews is set for his third start in the last month. Matthews has tallied zero points and 14 points in his last two starts, so he's far from reliable when it comes to being a productive performer.

Matthews (Achilles) will play Thursday against Boston, Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews will continue to be available despite lingering Achilles soreness. Matthews has scored a total of nine points across his last two games.

Matthews (Achilles) is probable for Thursday's game against Boston, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews has been bothered by an Achilles injury over the past week but it hasn't prevented him from seeing the court. Barring any major setback before tipoff, the same thing seems likely for Thursday's game as well. Matthews is currently averaging 4.8 points and 1.6 rebounds in 46 appearances with the Lakers this season.