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Wesley Matthews: (Achilles) Removing Walking Boot Tuesday

Matthews (Achilles) is slated to have the walking boot removed from his left foot Tuesday, The Oregonian reports. "Coming off on Tuesday, that's the plan," he said. "It's ahead of schedule, and I'm excited for that, definitely."

Analysis:

During his time as a guest analyst on NBA-TV on Saturday, Matthews announced the news and relayed that his rehabilitation is going well, which is evident considering he's ahead of schedule. As an upcoming unrestricted free agent, he could find himself in different climes than Portland, but there's little question that his recovery will impede his ability to take the court on opening night.

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