Wesley Matthews (Achilles) will not play in Monday's preseason tilt with the Cavaliers, Earl K. Sneed of Mavs.com reports.

Matthews (Achilles) will not play in Monday's preseason tilt with the Cavaliers, Earl K. Sneed of Mavs.com reports.

Analysis:

Matthews resumed taking contact about a week ago, and the Mavericks appear to be managing his activity carefully as he returns from a torn left Achilles' tendon. His status is still clouded heading into the start of the season, and even if Matthews receives clearance to play in the opener, his minutes will likely be limited early on.