Wesley Matthews is returning from a 36-game season with the Atlanta Hawks.

He finished the season averaging 3.1 points and 1.5 rebounds per game while shooting 35.1 percent from the field and 34.8 percent from three-point range.

During the offseason, Matthews became a free agent available to sign with any NBA team.

As of September 11, he still has not signed.

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February 2, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Wesley Matthews (32) shoots past Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (8) in the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images / Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Matthews is far from his prime at 37, but he’s still a player who could help a lot of teams in a backup role.

The veteran guard would be ideal for a contender looking for depth for a playoff run.

On the other hand, he could provide an excellent mentor to a young locker room.

Wesley Matthews

March 30, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) is defended by Atlanta Hawks guard Wesley Matthews (32) in the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images / Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Matthews spent 15 seasons in the NBA with the Utah Jazz, Portland Trail Blazers, Dallas Mavericks, Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers, Atlanta Hawks, Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks.

His career averages are 11.4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, while shooting 41.9 percent from the field and 37.5 percent from three-point range in 986 regular-season games.

He also appeared in 66 NBA playoff games (59 starts).

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December 2, 2019; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Wesley Matthews (9) shoots the ball at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images / Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

As for the Hawks, they finished the season in tenth place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 36-46.

They lost to the Chicago Bulls in the playoff tournament, missing out on the NBA playoffs for the first time since the 2020 season.

That said, the Hawks have a talented team led by All-Star point guard Trae Young.

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