Matthews (neck) will not play Sunday against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews will have to miss Sunday's game after he strained his neck in Friday's win over Sacramento. His absence should open up more playing time for Talen Horton-Tucker and Alex Caruso.

Matthews (neck) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Clippers, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews strained his neck Friday against the Kings, and there's a chance he'll miss Sunday's action. If he does, Alex Caruso and Talen Horton-Tucker could see more minutes.

Matthews will not return to Friday's game against the Kings due to a neck strain, Mike Trudell of the Lakers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

X-Rays on Matthews' neck came back negative. He was listed as questionable prior to the game due to a neck issue and presumably suffered a setback. The Lakers next play Sunday versus the Kings, and the veteran wing's status is uncertain at this point.

Matthews (neck) has been cleared for Friday's game versus the Kings, Alex Regla of Lakers SBN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews was originally considered questionable due to a bruised neck. However, he has since been cleared and appears set to resume his role providing wing depth for the Lakers.

Matthews (neck) is questionable for Friday's game against the Kings, Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews suffered a hit to the neck during Wednesday's game against the Bucks, and it's looking like a final word on his availability may come down to a game-time decision. The guard isn't normally a desirable fantasy option, as he's only notched double-digit points once in the Lakers' last 10 games.

Matthews recorded 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-8 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal during Tuesday's loss to New Orleans.

EDGE Analysis

This was Matthews' highest scoring total since posting 16 points against the Thunder back on Feb. 8, as the guard posted double figures just twice during that span entering Tuesday. Matthews has now registered at least 10 points in seven matchups this season.

Matthews will come off the bench Tuesday against the Pelicans, Mike Trudell of the Lakers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 34-year-old started Sunday against the Suns but will return to the bench after putting up zero points (0-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt), one rebound and one assist in 16 minutes. Devontae Cacok will make the first start of his career and could cut into Matthews' playing time.

Matthews will start Sunday's game against the Suns, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

With LeBron James (ankle), Anthony Davis (calf) and Marc Gasol (conditioning) sidelined, the Lakers will go small with Markieff Morris at center, Kyle Kuzma at one forward spot and Matthews at the other. The Lakers will likely try out multiple lineups as they press on without their two superstars, but Matthews could be set for a slightly increased role over the next week or two.

Matthews was held scoreless (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) in Tuesday's loss to Phoenix, contributing two boards and a blocked shot in 23 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

The Lakers are in great need of role players stepping up due to their current slew of injuries, but Matthews proved unable to take on the challenge with another quiet showing Tuesday. The veteran has now been held scoreless in four of his past five games despite logging an average of 15.6 minutes per contest over that span. He has struggled mightily in his first campaign with the Lakers, shooting a paltry 36.2 percent from the field and 33.7 percent from beyond the arc.

Matthews was held scoreless (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt) in Monday's overtime loss to the Wizards.

EDGE Analysis

The Lakers have been desperate for offense without Dennis Schroder (health and safety protocols) and Anthony Davis (calf), and Matthews didn't provide any help Monday, missing all three of his attempts from three and adding a pair of turnovers in 26 minutes. The veteran did hand out two assists to go with a steal and a block, but he's been a disappointment, from a shooting perspective, since entering the starting five last week. Over his last six games, Matthews is a combined 3-of-17 from beyond the arc.