Mathias signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Pacers on Monday, but he'll part ways with the team a few days later. It's unclear whether he'll land another roster spot ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.
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Pacers' Dakota Mathias: To sign with Indiana
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Mathias and the Pacers agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract Monday, Tony East of SI.com reports.
Mathias will join the Pacers for training camp, but it's likely that he ends up playing for the Mad Ants. Mathias has 14 total NBA games under his belt, with short stints in Philadelphia and Memphis.
Mathias posted 18 points (6-17 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six assists, four rebounds and one steal in 40 minutes during Friday's 110-108 loss to Rio Grande Valley.
Mathias was second on the team in scoring and assists Friday, but the Hustle fell just short of advancing in the postseason. He averaged 15.5 points and 4.1 rebounds in 30.4 minutes per game this year.
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Dakota Mathias: Effective in victory
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Mathias logged 16 points (5-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four assists and three rebounds in 30 minutes during Monday's 108-101 win over Ontario.
Mathias was limited to nine points during his last outing, but he bounced back with a double-digit scoring mark during Monday's narrow win. He's averaging 15.1 points and 4.1 rebounds in 30.0 minutes per game this season.
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Dakota Mathias: Leads Hustle on scoreboard
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Mathias generated 25 points (8-13 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and three assists in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 116-112 win over Windy City.
Although Mathias struggled to generate much production in secondary categories, he scored 20-plus points for a second consecutive game behind an efficient performance from beyond the arc. He's averaging 15.4 points and 4.3 rebounds in 30.4 minutes per game this season.
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Dakota Mathias: Scores 12 against Austin
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Mathias posted 12 points (4-13 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and four assists in 28 minutes during Monday's 112-97 win over Austin.
Mathias wasn't particularly efficient during Monday's victory, but he scored in double figures for a third consecutive game. He's averaging 14.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 30.4 minutes per game this season.
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Dakota Mathias: Versatile contributor off bench
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Mathias totaled six points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 24 minutes during Friday's 123-97 win over the G League Ignite.
Mathias contributed in several areas Friday and matched his highest rebound total of the season, but he was also held below 10 points for a second consecutive game. He's now averaging 15.0 points and 4.2 rebounds in 30.0 minutes per game this year.
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Dakota Mathias: Tallies 17 points off bench
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Mathias posted 17 points (7-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists in 30 minutes during Monday's 133-113 win over the Blue.
Mathias had scored at least 20 points in his last two outings and was unable to reach that mark Monday, but he was still a solid scorer off the bench. He's averaging 16.4 points and 4.0 rebounds in 30.4 minutes per game this season.
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Dakota Mathias: Scores 11 vs. Blue Coats
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Mathias tallied 11 points (4-11 FG, 3-10 3Pt), three assists, one rebound and one steal in 35 minutes during Friday's 132-130 win over the Blue Coats.
Mathias matched his second-highest total of the season with 35 minutes of playing time Friday, and he generated modest production on both ends of the court. He's now scored in double figures in five consecutive matchups.
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Dakota Mathias: Well-rounded contributor vs. Stars
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Mathias totaled 11 points (4-12 FG, 3-9 3Pt), seven rebounds, five assists and two steals in 31 minutes during Monday's 118-111 loss to Salt Lake City.
In addition to scoring in double figures for a third consecutive matchup, Mathias led the team with a season-high mark in rebounds while matching his highest assist total of the year. While the 27-year-old displays some signs of inconsistency, he should continue to see plenty of playing time for the Hustle.
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Dakota Mathias: Tallies 22 points in win
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Mathias generated 22 points (9-17 FG, 4-7 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist in 35 minutes during Tuesday's 140-131 win over Santa Cruz.
Mathias was one of four players to score at least 20 points for the Hustle during Tuesday's high-scoring matchup, and he's now reached the 20-point mark in three consecutive games. However, he also snapped a streak of six consecutive appearances in which he had at least one steal.
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Dakota Mathias: Leading scorer in win
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Mathias posted 26 points (9-13 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 1-3 FT), three rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 115-104 win over the Herd.
Mathias was quite efficient from beyond the arc Wednesday, compiling his highest scoring total of the season to help lead the Hustle to the win. He's now averaging 17.7 points and 3.8 rebounds in 30.2 minutes per game to begin the regular season.
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Dakota Mathias: Tallies three steals
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Mathias logged 22 points (7-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, three steals, an assist and a block in 35 minutes during Friday's 118-117 win over South Bay.
Mathias remained in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup and was one of two players to top 20 points for the Hustle. He was also productive on the defensive side of the ball and led the team in steals.
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Dakota Mathias: Logs 20 points in victory
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Mathias totaled 20 points (8-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, an assist and a steal in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 101-90 win over Westchester.
Mathias was in the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup, and he scored 20-plus points for the fourth time in the last five games. He's now averaging 17.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 34.4 minutes per game this year.
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Dakota Mathias: Drops 36 points off bench
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Mathias totaled 36 points (12-16 FG, 8-11 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, an assist and a steal in 35 minutes during Tuesday's 132-130 overtime win over Lakeland.
Mathias came off the bench during Tuesday's matchup, but he had plenty of looks from beyond the arc and knocked down 72.7 percent of his three-point attempts. He's now averaging 16.9 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 34.2 minutes per game this year.
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Dakota Mathias: Posts double-double vs. Austin
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Mathias tallied 16 points (5-12 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 40 minutes during Friday's 117-116 overtime win over Austin.
Mathias has been strong on the scoreboard early in the year, but he had his best rebounding performance of the season en route to his first double-double Friday. He's now averaging 15.5 points and 5.5 rebounds in 35.5 minutes per game this year.
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Dakota Mathias: Dishes out six dimes
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Mathias generated 16 points (6-13 FG, 4-9 3Pt), six assists, two rebounds and a steal in 33 minutes during Saturday's 127-116 win over the Vipers.
Mathias saw plenty of playing time once again Saturday and scored in double figures for a third consecutive game. He's averaging 14.2 points, 5.0 assists and 4.5 rebounds in 33.6 minutes per game this season.
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Dakota Mathias: Effective on both ends of court
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Mathias tallied 19 points (7-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists and four steals in 34 minutes during Monday's 111-101 win over the Capitanes.
Mathias has had a consistent role for the Hustle early in the year, and he had the second-highest scoring total on the team while leading Memphis in steals during Monday's narrow win. Over his first two appearances this year, he's averaged 17.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 6.0 assists in 31.8 minutes per game.
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Dakota Mathias: Let go by Grizz
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Mathias was waived by the Grizzlies on Saturday.
Mathias was released along with Killian Tillie as the Grizzlies finalized their opening-night roster ahead of the 2022-23 campaign. Despite being let go, Mathias could return to the organization with the G League's Memphis Hustle this season since he was on an Exhibit 10 deal.
