Garrison Mathews

Rookie shooting guard Garrison Mathews left the Wizards' Monday night game against Boston early with an apparent sprained right ankle and did not return. According to Fred Katz of The Athletic, x-rays on Mathews' right ankle came back negative, however, he is expected to miss some time.

Fantasy Impact

The injury is an unfortunate one for both the depth-needy Wizards and for Mathews himself. Mathews has been playing very well as of late, scoring in double-digits in three of the previous four games prior to Monday night's contest. More information should be forthcoming, however, Mathews can be expected to miss at least a few weeks. The Wizards will undoubtedly not have Mathews available when they travel to Orlando to face the Magic on Wednesday.

Garrison Mathews produced seven points (1-6 FG, 1-5 3PT, 4-5 FT) and one rebound across 21 minutes in the Wizards' 128-114 win over the Nuggets on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

The rookie shooting guard cooled-off on Saturday night after scoring in double-digits in the Wizards' previous three games. Mathews has been making the most of his opportunities and should continue to get some run with his recent play. He should remain on waivers except in deeper fantasy leagues, where he can be viewed as a potential streaming candidate with Bradley Beal's lingering right leg injury. Mathews and the Wizards will host the Celtics on Monday.

Garrison Mathews scored 18 points (6-for-9 FG, 5-for-7 3PT) off of the Washington bench on Friday night against theTrail Blazers in 25 minutes of action.

Fantasy Impact

Mathews is averaging 18.6 points per game in the past three games for the Wizards. Look for Mathews increased role to continue as Bradley Beal is day to day with a leg injury.

Garrison Mathews managed 28 points (6-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 12-13 FT) and four rebounds across 29 minutes in the Wizards’ 123-105 win over the Heat on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

After spending the beginning of the year with the Capital City Go-Go, Mathews has now appeared in nine straight games for the Wizards. Monday, he exploded for career highs in points and minutes, and the undrafted rookie out of Lipscomb has made the most of his limited opportunities. With so many injuries plaguing the Wiz, Mathews should continue to see a role in the rotation, though that will shrink when Bradley Beal gets back on the floor.

Garrison Mathews produced six points (2-4 FG, 2-4 3PT), two assists, and two rebounds across 16 minutes in the Wizards' 122-118 loss to the Raptors on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Mathews has continued to see time in the Wizards' rotation due to injuries to C.J. Miles and Jordan McRae. Despite the short-term role, the rookie shooting guard is not an option to be considered and should be left on waivers in all fantasy leagues. Mathews and the Wizards will travel to Philadelphia to take on the 76ers on Saturday.