Bucks' Wesley Matthews: Fails to score despite garbage time
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Matthews racked up zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and one steal over nine minutes during Friday's 138-109 loss to the Hornets.
Matthews re-entered the rotation Friday, soaking up some garbage time minutes as the Bucks were embarrassed by the Hornets. Prior to this game, Matthews had not even been in the rotation. While he will likely play a role at some point, his days of being a fantasy asset are well and truly behind him.
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Bucks' Wesley Matthews: Gets 14 minutes in return
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Matthews (COVID-19 protocols) logged 14 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's 128-111 win over the Warriors, finishing with five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt), one assist, one rebound and one steal.
Matthews was on a playing-time restriction in his first game back following a week-long stay in the NBA's health and safety protocols, but he likely wouldn't have seen much more than the 14 minutes he received Tuesday even if he hadn't missed time beforehand. The 36-year-old is expected to remain a fringe member of head coach Mike Budenholzer's rotation moving forward, and he may see all his minutes go away once Jrue Holiday (illness) is able to play again.
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Bucks' Wesley Matthews: Minutes to be monitored Tuesday
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Matthews (COVID-19 protocols) will be available Tuesday but will have his minutes monitored, Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Matthews rejoins the action after five games on the sidelines, so the staff will watch the veteran's minutes as he eases back into action. He should see that restriction lifted in the coming games.
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Bucks' Wesley Matthews: Not on injury report
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Matthews (COVID-19 protocols) isn't on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
Matthews has missed the last two games due to the league's health and safety protocols, but he'll be able to suit up Tuesday. However, Khris Middleton (ankle) is probable, so Matthews isn't guaranteed to see the court against Golden State.
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Bucks' Wesley Matthews: Remains out Sunday
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Matthews (COVID-19) won't play in Sunday's game against the Rockets.
Matthews will miss his second straight game due to being in health and safety protocols. However, Matthews hadn't played in the previous three games due to Khris Middleton's return, so even if the veteran forward is cleared for Tuesday's game against the Warriors, there is no guarantee he'll play.
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Bucks' Wesley Matthews: Won't play Friday
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Matthews won't play Friday versus the Mavericks after entering the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
Matthews hadn't been included in the Bucks' rotation in the previous three games, as the return of Khris Middleton has left no minutes available for the former Marquette standout. After Friday's contest, the Bucks will continue their Texas swing with a game Sunday in Houston, and Matthews could have a tough time clearing the protocol before then.
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Bucks' Wesley Matthews: Unavailable Wednesday
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Matthews has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Kings due to the league's health and safety protocols.
Matthews didn't appear in the last two games, and he'll now be unable to suit up due to the league's COVID-19 protocols. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, but his absence shouldn't have a significant impact on the Bucks' rotation.
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Bucks' Wesley Matthews: Ready to return Wednesday
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Matthews (hamstring) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against Chicago.
Matthews is set to return to the lineup after missing the past three games due to a hamstring injury. The veteran has averaged 3.4 points and 2.3 rebounds in 13 games played.
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Bucks' Wesley Matthews: Back with Milwaukee
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Matthews (hamstring) was recalled by the Bucks on Monday, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Matthews spent a few hours with the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Monday so he could participate in practice. He remains out Monday against the Trail Blazers, and his next chance to suit up will be Wednesday against Chicago.
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Bucks' Wesley Matthews: Assigned to G League
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The Bucks assigned Matthews (hamstring) to the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Monday, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Matthews is set to miss a third straight game Monday due to right hamstring soreness, but he'll continue his rehab with the Herd in the meantime. His next chance to suit up will be Wednesday against the Bulls if he's recalled to the parent squad by then.
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Bucks' Wesley Matthews: Ruled out Monday
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Matthews (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Matthews will be forced to miss a third consecutive game due to right hamstring soreness. However, the Bucks should get a boost on the wing since Pat Connaughton isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's contest.
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Bucks' Wesley Matthews: Still sidelined Friday
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Matthews (hamstring) has been ruled out Friday against Philadelphia.
Matthews sat out Wednesday against Cleveland and will be forced to miss a second consecutive game. His next chance to return to action will be Monday against the Trail Blazers.
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Bucks' Wesley Matthews: Remains out
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Matthews (hamstring) didn't practice Tuesday and has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Cavaliers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Matthews left Monday's game due to right hamstring soreness and will be sidelined for at least one additional game. The Bucks are dealing with numerous injuries in their backcourt, and it's currently unclear who'll be available against Cleveland.
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Bucks' Wesley Matthews: Out with hamstring injury
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Matthews has been ruled out for the rest of Monday's game against the Hawks due to right hamstring soreness, Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Matthews is the second guard to go down for the Bucks in this game, as Grayson Allen was ruled out earlier with an ankle injury. With both Allen and Matthews out, George Hill and Jevon Carter should see additional minutes.
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Bucks' Wesley Matthews: Barely sees action in win
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Matthews contributed two points (0-1 FG, 2-2 FT), one rebound and two steals in four minutes during Friday's 119-108 victory over New York.
Matthews logged a few garbage time minutes in the win, highlighting just how insignificant his role has become. Even when starting, Matthews has been unable to come close to being a 12-team asset in recent times. The fact that he is now being used as a depth piece only should end any hopes of him fighting for a roster spot in standard leagues.
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Bucks' Wesley Matthews: Hits game-winner Thursday
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Matthews registered eight points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and one block across 20 minutes during Thursday's 90-88 win over the 76ers.
Milwaukee leaned on Matthews in the fourth quarter as he played eight of his 20 minutes and nailed a three-pointer with 24.7 seconds left to give the Bucks an 89-88 lead. It was a great start to the season for the 36-year-old as he has averaged just 5.9 points while making 38.4 percent of his shots over the last three campaigns. He came off the bench in the opener but could get some starts in the early part of the year with Khris Middleton (wrist) and Pat Connaughton (calf) likely out until early November.
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Bucks' Wesley Matthews: Set to play Thursday
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Matthews said Wednesday that he is good to go for Thursday's season opener against the 76ers, Ben Steele of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Matthews returned to practice and seems to have recovered from his ankle injury that kept him out during the preseason. His return is a huge boost for Milwaukee as Khris Middleton (wrist) and Pat Connaughton (calf) are still out. Matthews will likely compete with Jordan Nwora for the starting small forward spot or be one of the team's first players off the bench Thursday.
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Bucks' Wesley Matthews: Returns to practice
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Matthews (ankle) participated in 5-on-5 drills in Monday's practice, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Matthews was held out of all preseason action due to his lingeringing ankle injury, but returned to practice Monday. This is a very encouraging sign for the veteran's regular-season status, as the Bucks take on the 76ers on Thursday. When healthy, Matthews could see slightly increased playing time behind Grayson Allen since Khris Middleton (wrist) and Pat Connaughton (calf) are expected to miss the first few weeks of the regular season.
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Bucks' Wesley Matthews: Status in question for opener
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Matthews (ankle) is expected back at some point next week, leaving him questionable for Opening Night against the Sixers on Thursday, Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Matthews has skipped all of the preseason while tending to his ankle issue, but the veteran guard is at least on the right track to be available early in the season. More information on his status should surface closer to the game.
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Bucks' Wesley Matthews: Misses practice Saturday
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Matthews (ankle) is not suited up for Saturday's practice, Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Matthews was unable to make an appearance this preseason due to an ankle injury. Given his inability to practice, his status is murky for the Bucks' regular-season opener Thursday versus the 76ers. With Pat Connaughton (calf) and Khris Middleton (wrist) also injured, Jordan Nwora and Marjon Beauchamp could be in line for enhanced roles.
