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Chris Haynes: Contrary to reports, #Blazers Wes Matthews undecided on playing in "The South Florida All-Star Classic" according to source. #NBA #Lockout Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers, Wesley Matthews, Lockout 

Chris Haynes: Confirmed #Blazers Wes Matthews wants 2 play with Patty Mills in Australia. Agent says chances are 'very low' that happens @hoopshype #NBA Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers, Wesley Matthews, Lockout, Australia 

Ever since the lockout went into effect on July 1, though, every NBA player has had to become the "CEO of Me." Dozens have explored the overseas route, with many players signing lucrative deals in the event that the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association can't reach a deal. Matthews, who has a fully guaranteed contract that runs through 2014-2015, has expressed interest in playing overseas multiple times this summer. On Monday, he said that was still a possibility, but he made it sound like more of a last resort rather than an active pursuit. "Yeah, it's in the cards but I hope I don't have to use it." The threat of injury and the possibility that he could jeopardize his future earnings will not factor into his thought process. "Can't think about stuff like that," Matthews said bluntly. "I risk myself every time I wake up. Get in the car and work out, it's a risk." CBSSports.com

Portland Trail Blazers, Wesley Matthews, Lockout 

Once summer hit, Matthews' first stop was to a specialist, who recommended a regimen of Platelet Rich Plasma therapy and instructed that he wear a protective boot around the clock to ensure that both his ankle and foot would heal properly. "I had the PRP injection maybe a few days after the season ended," Matthews said on Monday after scoring 19 points, grabbing five rebounds and dishing three assists on 7-for-13 shooting in his Impact debut. "I was in a boot for six weeks. Stayed in the boot at all times, only thing I didn't do was shower with it. After six weeks, I started slowly working on walking, just basic stuff. When you mess up your ankle, you want to get all the mobility right. Get the basics down, everything. It was a long process. it was close to two months trying to get back before I could really do anything." CBSSports.com

Portland Trail Blazers, Wesley Matthews, Injuries 

While critics and skeptics like to argue that Blazers coach Nate McMillan will never take his foot off the brake and allow the team's tempo to increase from dead last in the league, Matthews said Felton's arrival could allow the Blazers to push the ball a bit more, given the other pieces already in place. "I think so," Matthews said when asked whether this could be the year the Blazers finally run more. "We have a lot of pieces. We have a lot of players that can do big things. LaMarcus [Aldridge], Ray, Nic [Batum], B. Roy still. Gerald Wallace. We've got people who can make plays. We drafted Nolan Smith, he's an up and down guy too." CBSSports.com

Portland Trail Blazers, Wesley Matthews 

Brian T. Smith: Blazers' Matthews said he's definitely open to playing overseas if lockout drags on. Not 100-percent health-wise but feeling good. Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers, Wesley Matthews, Lockout 

Wesley Matthews has carved out a great living for himself after going undrafted out of Marquette in 2009. Still, if push comes to shove, he isn’t going to let his lucrative five-year, $34 million dollar contract with the Portland Trail Blazers deter him from playing basketball somewhere next season. ProBasketballNews.com

Portland Trail Blazers, Wesley Matthews, Lockout 

After completing the first year of his Blazers’ deal, engineered as a poison dart to steal him from cash-strapped Utah, Matthews' agent Lance Young isn't letting the pay day from finding his client work overseas if the lockout resumes. "I’m looking into different policies and products for insurance purposes to see how we can cover him if he does play in Europe,” said Young, who reps for Octagon.“If it looks like it’s going to be a long lockout, he’s going to play overseas.” ProBasketballNews.com

Portland Trail Blazers, Wesley Matthews, Lockout 

According to Young, Matthews is 85 to 90 percent healthy and close to working out at full force. Like most players who have been limited physically for a while, he's chomping at the bit to get back out there and get that muscle memory working. "He just loves to play,” Young told PBN. "We have to find a team in Europe in a good situation, with good money, and who’s going to give him a NBA out. That’s going to be the challenging part.” ProBasketballNews.com

Portland Trail Blazers, Wesley Matthews, Lockout 

Unlike other healthy NBA players who are considering playing overseas, Matthews’ ankle is a concern for even his agent. That’s why Young is taking precautionary measures in dealing with the situation, but there's no question that if things persist on their current course, it's going to be increasingly difficult to keep gym rats like Matthews from seeking out work. ProBasketballNews.com

Portland Trail Blazers, Wesley Matthews, Lockout 

Wesley Matthews: Rumor has it there will be a @Wesley Matthews sighting on Sunday at the pro am in mil, is that third person talk? Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers, Wesley Matthews 

We interrupt this NBA lockout with a breaking news bulletin: Portland Trail Blazers guard Wesley Matthews has purchased an automobile. A white 2011 Audi A8 to be specific. "Awwwwwww the vehicle has arrived," Matthews exclaimed on Twitter. "Hyped!" On the streets, at least in my hood, this model is more commonly referred to by its nickname, the "Full Mid-Level Special." AOL.com lists the MSRP in the $80,000 neighborhood. For more on the Audi A8, click here. Blazers Edge

Portland Trail Blazers, Wesley Matthews 

Joe Freeman: Matthews: “People don’t really know this, but over the last 2 months of the season I couldn’t feel my right foot. It was completely numb.” Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers, Wesley Matthews, Injuries 

Portland is shopping Andre Miller and I think he will be moved this week... Not sure on Wesley, they like him a lot. HoopsWorld

Portland Trail Blazers, Trade, Wesley Matthews, Andre Miller 

The Warriors certainly aren't getting Howard or James in an Ellis swap, and some sources don't think the smallish guard can net even a player like Philadelphia's Andre Iguodala, Memphis' Rudy Gay or Portland's Wesley Matthews. San Francisco Chronicle

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Ben Golliver: Blazers G Wesley Matthews is wearing a boot & undergoing PRP therapy this summer for injured ankle. Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers, Wesley Matthews, Injuries 

Last year’s signing of Matthews was an unqualified success. The draft results are another matter. The Blazers’ three selections – first-rounders Luke Babbitt (16) and Elliot Williams (22) and second-rounder Armon Johnson (34) – didn’t get a lot done on the court this season. Williams missed the entire season after surgery on both knees. Babbitt – acquired from Minnesota in the trade that sent Martell Webster to the Timberwolves – drew little playing time. Johnson got a shot early, then was beaten out by Patty Mills for the backup point-guard spot. “It’s hard to judge a rookie after one year, especially a rookie who comes to a playoff team,” Buchanan says. “All three of those guys are developing players who are learning their position, our league, our system and their teammates. “We believe in them long-term. I’m expecting all three to come back hungry to contribute. It’s still way too early to make a determination on whether those guys are successes or failures.” Portland Tribune

Portland Trail Blazers, Elliot Williams, Luke Babbitt, Wesley Matthews, Armon Johnson 

Bad blood surfaced between the Trail Blazers and Mavericks at the end of Game 5 when Dallas reserve Brian Cardinal levied what the Blazers feel was an unwarranted, blind-sided screen on Patty Mills at halfcourt in the final seconds. Blazers guard Wesley Matthews sought out Cardinal after the game and had a few choice words for him at halfcourt, during which Mavericks reserve DeShawn Stevenson interjected. Matthews and Stevenson exchanged pointed expletives from about 10 feet apart before Stevenson was bear-hugged by a teammate and pushed toward the Dallas locker room. “I know it's the playoffs and everything, but come on,'' Matthews said. “With four seconds left in the game? But that's cool. I'm not going to forget it, that's for sure.'' Oregonian

Dallas Mavericks, Portland Trail Blazers, Wesley Matthews, Patrick Mills, Brian Cardinal, DeShawn Stevenson 

Stevenson said he was merely coming to Cardinal's aid. “I’m not going to let anybody talk to my teammates like that,'' Stevenson said. “I said what I had to say. He walked away. And we walked away.'' Oregonian

Dallas Mavericks, Portland Trail Blazers, Wesley Matthews, Patrick Mills, Brian Cardinal, DeShawn Stevenson 

Blazers guard Wesley Matthews deviated from his normal celebration after knocking down one of his four early 3s in Game 3. Matthews didn’t go with the 3 goggles that have become a Blazers fad this season. He busted out the wings instead, a not-so-subtle shot at Jason Terry. “He has a lot of antics that he uses,” Terry said. “It’s just how he plays. He feeds off the crowd.” ESPN.com

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