Wesley Matthews (Achilles) will not play in Tuesday's preseason opener, Earl Sneed of Mavs.com reports.

Matthews (Achilles) will not play in Tuesday's preseason opener, Earl Sneed of Mavs.com reports.

Analysis:

As expected, Matthews will remain out as he continues to work back from a torn Achilles. While Matthews has maintained that being ready for opening night is a realistic goal, coach Rick Carlisle has been less optimistic, though he has not ruled out the possibility.