Mathews salary 2022

Garrison Mathews

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The 2023 NBA trade deadline involved a flurry of last-minute deals on Thursday afternoon, and several local alums were among the many players traded. 

Former Franklin High School and Lipscomb University star Garrison Mathews was traded alongside Bruno Fernando from the Houston Rockets to the Atlanta Hawks. In return, the Rockets received Justin Holiday, Frank Kaminsky and two second round draft picks.