Wesley Matthews SG/F FA Tue 4/9/19 1:50 PM
Wesley Matthews
SG/F FA
Matthews is listed as out for Wednesday's regular season finale against the Hawks due to a sore right toe.
EDGE Analysis
The injury likely isn't anything serious, as the Pacers appear to just be giving Matthews the night off to rest before the start of postseason play. Tyreke Evans will likely re-enter the starting lineup Wednesday in Matthews' absence.
Wesley Matthews SG/F FA Fri 4/5/19 6:21 PM
Wesley Matthews
SG/F FA
Matthews (hamstring) will play Friday against the Celtics, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
It will be just a two-game absence for Matthews, as he's set to return Friday. He'll presumably re-join the starting five.
Wesley Matthews SG/F FA Thu 4/4/19 2:59 PM
Wesley Matthews
SG/F FA
Matthews (hamstring) is a game-time decision for Friday's game against the Celtics.
EDGE Analysis
Matthews, encouragingly, went through Thursday's practice. If he ends up available Friday, he'll presumably take back his starting spot from Tyreke Evans.
Wesley Matthews SG/F FA Tue 4/2/19 12:43 PM
Wesley Matthews
SG/F FA
Matthews (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pistons, Scott Agness of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
This will be Matthews' second straight absence since injuring his hamstring, but there still doesn't appear to be much concern from the Pacers regarding the injury. The team's main priority at this point will be ensuring Matthews is 100 percent before the start of the playoffs, and in his absence, Tyreke Evans and Aaron Holiday should once again see a sizable increase in playing time.
Wesley Matthews SG/F FA Mon 4/1/19 11:36 AM
Wesley Matthews
SG/F FA
Matthews (hamstring) will not play Monday against Detroit.
EDGE Analysis
Matthews was initially deemed questionable after he appeared to tweak his right hamstring in Saturday's loss to Orlando. Matthews played a full compliment of minutes (33) in that contest, finishing with 13 points, four assists and two rebounds. In his absence Monday, expect some combination of Tyreke Evans, Cory Joseph and Aaron Holiday to absorb most of the minutes.
Wesley Matthews SG/F FA Sun 3/31/19 5:40 PM
Wesley Matthews
SG/F FA
Matthews is questionable for Monday's game against Detroit due to a right hamstring strain.
EDGE Analysis
It's unknown as to when Matthews suffered the injury, as his hamstring didn't appear to bother him in 33 minutes Saturday against Orlando. The Pacers should have a better idea on his availability following Monday morning's shootaround.
Wesley Matthews SG/F FA Sat 3/30/19 11:55 PM
Wesley Matthews
SG/F FA
Matthews managed 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four assists, two rebounds, and one steal in 33 minutes during Saturday's 121-116 loss to the Magic.
EDGE Analysis
Matthews continues to provide solid defense and three-point shooting as Indiana's starting shooting guard. However, his overall production isn't particularly impressive, so he's best reserved for use in deeper leagues.
Wesley Matthews SG/F FA Fri 3/29/19 7:45 PM
Wesley Matthews
SG/F FA
Matthews (knee) returned to Friday's game against the Celtics in the second quarter, J. Michael of The Indianapolis Star reports.
EDGE Analysis
Matthews was questionable to return after bruising his knee, but he appears just fine after checking back in.
Wesley Matthews SG/F FA Fri 3/29/19 7:38 PM
Wesley Matthews
SG/F FA
Matthews is questionable to return to Friday's game against the Celtics due to a bruised left knee.
EDGE Analysis
It appears Matthews' injury is relatively minor. Even if he does return, it's possible he lands on the injury report ahead of Saturday's contest against the Magic.
Wesley Matthews SG/F FA Sun 3/17/19 8:33 AM
Wesley Matthews
SG/F FA
Matthews had just seven points, five rebounds, five assists, and one block in 32 minutes during Saturday's 102-100 loss to the Nuggets.
EDGE Analysis
Matthews attempted just five field-goals Saturday, ending the game with seven points in 32 minutes. It was certainly a blow for those owners who had streamed him in, although the five assists were a season-high mark as a member of the Pacers. He will likely be better than this on most nights and will look to bounce back against his former team, the Trail Blazers, in another must-win game Monday.