MATT RYAN NEWS

One-Time Lakers Guard Waived by Eastern Conference Team The New York Knicks have waived former Los Angeles Lakers forward and sharpshooter Matt Ryan. The Knicks PR account on X shared the news. Ne...

MARCH 4 • SI.COM

Knicks waive Matt Ryan, Jacob Toppin The New York Knicks have waived Matt Ryan and Jacob Toppin, the team announced Sunday.Playing on two-way deals, neither Ryan (19) nor Toppin...

MARCH 3 • KANSASCITY.COM

Knicks waive Matt Ryan, Jacob Toppin The New York Knicks have waived Matt Ryan and Jacob Toppin, the team announced Sunday.Playing on two-way deals, neither Ryan (19) nor Toppin...

MARCH 3 • SACBEE.COM

Let go by NY The Knicks waived Ryan on Sunday.

Impact Ryan was let go by the Knicks after signing a two-way contract with the club in December, allowing the club to explore other options with its two empty two-way spots. The 27-year-old swingman never surpassed the double-digit mark in minutes during his 19 regular-season appearances with the Knicks, during which he averaged 1.5 points across only 3.5 minutes per game.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Rare appearance Saturday Ryan chipped in one rebound in two minutes during Saturday's 139-126 loss to Chicago.

Impact Ryan cracked the rotation for just the 11th time this season, bringing his total to 49 minutes for the campaign. The Knicks are known for running a very shallow rotation, making Ryan a non-factor moving forward.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Re-ups with Knicks The Knicks signed Ryan to a two-way contract on Tuesday.

Impact The Knicks waived Ryan on Sunday to open up a roster spot for Landry Shamet, but the team brought Ryan back just two days later. He takes Boo Buie's two-way slot. Ryan has appeared in nine NBA games this season, averaging 1.7 points across 5.0 minutes.

DECEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by New York The Knicks waived Ryan on Sunday.

Impact The move makes room on the Knicks' roster for Landry Shamet, who was signed by New York on Sunday. Ryan saw sparse minutes off New York's bench and had been sent to the G League's Westchester Knicks multiple times. He will have the opportunity to explore his next options should he clear waivers.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with parent club New York recalled Ryan from the G League's Westchester Knicks on Monday.

Impact Ryan will likely be back with Westchester this week. He's played just eight games at the NBA level this season.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Knicks Ryan was recalled by the Knicks on Saturday.

Impact This move comes just days after Ryan was sent to the G League for what will now be a one-game stint with the Westchester Knicks. He recorded 18 points (6-11 FG, 4-8 3PT,2-2 FT, three rebounds and two steals across 32 minutes in Friday's 116-109 victory over the College Park Skyhawks. He will now be available to play a depth forward role for New York in Sunday's game in Orlando should he ultimately be called upon.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to G League The Knicks assigned Ryan to the G League's Westchester Knicks on Friday.

Impact Ryan has bounced back and forth between the NBA and G League in the past few days. However, Ryan has yet to make an appearance for Westchester.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brief trip to G League New York recalled Ryan from the G League's Westchester Knicks on Thursday.

Impact Ryan, Tyler Kolek and Pacome Dadiet were all assigned Thursday morning before being recalled in the afternoon. Westchester didn't have a game, so the trio presumably practiced with the G League squad. Ryan has appeared in eight NBA games this season but hasn't played more than nine minutes in any of those contests.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs deal with Knicks Ryan agreed to a deal with the Knicks on Monday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact Ryan was recently selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 G League Draft by Westchester, so it was inevitable that he would be picked up by the Knicks. Ryan is a career 41.1 percent shooter from beyond the arc and will provide the Knicks with additional floor spacing.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes No. 1 to Westchester Ryan was selected by the Knicks with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 G League Draft on Saturday.

Impact Ryan will join Westchester for the 2024-25 campaign, though he is a candidate to be called up to the NBA squad. The sharpshooter was let go by New Orleans on Oct. 10 after signing a one-year pact prior to the season. The 27-year-old averaged 5.4 points and 1.4 rebounds across 13.9 minutes in 28 regular-season appearances last year with the Pelicans. Ryan has also shot 41.1 percent from three in his limited playing time over his three-year career.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by New Orleans The Pelicans waived Ryan on Thursday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact Ryan made 28 NBA appearances for the Pelicans in 2023-24. However, he is now set to start the 2024-25 campaign as a free agent.

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to New Orleans The Pelicans signed Ryan to a one-year pact Monday, Sam Amico of HoopsWire.com reports.

Impact The Pelicans are re-signing Ryan to a restructured deal after letting him go Friday. The sharpshooter averaged 5.4 points and 1.4 rebounds across 13.9 minutes in 28 regular-season appearances last year. Ryan will likely continue to provide a spark off the bench, and he shot 45.1 percent from downtown on 2.5 attempts per game last season.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers News: Former Lakers Forward Matt Ryan Cuts Ties with Pelicans Matt Ryan, previously with the Lakers, has been waived by the Pelicans and is now a free agent.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Let go by New Orleans The Pelicans are waiving Ryan on Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ryan made 28 regular-season appearances, including one start for the Pelicans in 2023-24 and averaged 5.4 points and 1.4 rebounds in 13.9 minutes. The 26-year-old forward displayed impressive efficiency from beyond the arc, converting 45.1 percent of his 3.3 three-point attempts per contest. However, Ryan will head into the 2024-25 campaign as a free agent.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to score Saturday Ryan amassed zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one steal over three minutes during Saturday's 106-85 loss to the Thunder in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Co...

Impact Ryan failed to score in his three minutes, adding to what was a terrible night for the Pelicans. Playing in front of their home fans, the team offered little resistance. Now on the brink of elimination, New Orleans will look to turn things around Monday, in the hope of sending the series back to Oklahoma City.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

QB Matt Ryan officially calls it a career: 'I think my body of work is strong' Ryan threw for 62,792 yards and 381 touchdowns over his 15-year career, spent mostly as the face of the Falcons during the most successful e...

APRIL 23, 2024 • PENNLIVE.COM

Watch: Former Falcons center Todd McClure on Matt Ryan Former Falcon Todd McClure was the starting center during Matt Ryan's first five seasons with the franchise.

APRIL 22, 2024 • AJC.COM

Upgraded to standard deal The Pelicans signed Ryan to a standard NBA contract Saturday.

Impact Since the Pelicans claimed him off waivers from the Timberwolves in October, Ryan has spent the entire 2023-24 campaign as one of New Orleans' three two-way players. Heading into Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Lakers, Ryan has appeared in 27 games (one start) while averaging 5.6 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.5 three-pointers in 14.4 minutes per contest. While Ryan isn't expected to be part of New Orleans' rotation during the team's upcoming playoff run, his conversion from a two-way deal to a standard NBA contract at least ensures that he'll be eligible to play during the postseason.

APRIL 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rare appearance in loss Ryan closed with no counting stats in zero minutes during Wednesday's 117-108 loss to the Magic.

Impact Ryan barely saw the floor again Wednesday, cracking the rotation for just the fifth time in the past 11 games. During that time, he has played a combined 21 minutes, tallying five total points. Barring a number of injuries to other players, Ryan should remain on waivers in all formats.

APRIL 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores two off bench Ryan ended Thursday's 121-106 loss to the Magic with two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt) in six minutes.

Impact Ryan dealt with an illness ahead of Thursday's matchup but still saw a few minutes of playing time off the bench. The 26-year-old has been an inconsistent part of the Pelicans' rotation this year and is unlikely to be a major contributor down the stretch.

MARCH 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Thursday Ryan (illness) won't play Thursday against the Magic.

Impact Ryan has struggled to see consistent minutes this season, making just seven appearances since Nov. 18. He's in line to miss a fourth straight game, and his next chance to play will come against the Heat on Friday in the second half of a back-to-back set.

MARCH 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Thursday Ryan is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Magic due to a non-COVID illness.

Impact Ryan has received inconsistent playing time for New Orleans this season. If the 26-year-old forward is ruled out, it is unlikely to impact the Pelicans' rotation.

MARCH 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE