{"playerId":676,"percentChange":0,"averageDraftPosition":73.4,"percentOwned":78.2,"playerRaterSEASON":5.2,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Matthews missed 13 games due to injury this season -- the first outings missed in his four-year career -- but still averaged 14.8 points (on 43.6 percent shooting), 2.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 2.4 treys, and 1.3 steals in 34.8 minutes.","spin":"Known as an iron man for not missing a game throughout his first three seasons, despite dealing with the occasional injury, Matthews was initially knocked out of the lineup in early December with left hip concerns. He continued to miss time due to the ailments and was later felled by sprains to both ankles and a left elbow injury. In his exit interview, Matthews admitted the menagerie of maladies humbled him and made him realize that he had to take better care of his body. Despite the abbreviated season, he knocked down a career-best 169 three-pointers and will hope to build upon the campaign in his second year in coach Terry Stotts' open offense.","date":"Tue Apr 23"},"fullName":"Wesley Matthews","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"Coming off a breakout season in 2010-11, Matthews struggled at the start of 2011-12 but came on strong in the second half, averaging 15.0 points, 1.6 steals and 2.3 3-pointers in 32 games after the All-Star break. A deadly shooter from downtown, the 25-year-old is a tireless worker who has a bright future in the league. With both Raymond Felton and Jamal Crawford out of town, the Blazers will rely on Matthews to provide leadership and scoring in their thin backcourt. Look for Matthews to have a big season in terms of scoring, steals and 3-pointers, and feel confident selecting him in the middle rounds on draft day.","seasonId":2013,"date":"Wed Oct 10"},"playerRater30DAY":0.3,"playerRater15DAY":-4.6,"positionRank":16}