The Knicks waived Ryan on Sunday.
New York freed up two of its two-way spots Sunday by cutting Ryan and forward Jacob Toppin, the latter of whom had already been active for the maximum 50 games at the NBA level this season. The 27-year-old Ryan, meanwhile, saw action in 19 games for the Knicks, averaging 1.5 points across 3.5 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Matt Ryan: Rare appearance Saturday
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Ryan chipped in one rebound in two minutes during Saturday's 139-126 loss to Chicago.
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.
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Knicks' Matt Ryan: Back with New York on two-way pact
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The Knicks re-signed Ryan to a two-way contract on Tuesday.
New York waived the 27-year-old from its 15-man roster Sunday to make room for Landry Shamet, but after clearing waivers, Ryan will be brought back just a couple days later to fill one of the team's three two-way slots. Ryan has appeared in nine games for the Knicks this season, averaging 1.7 points across 5.0 minutes.
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Matt Ryan: Let go by New York
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The Knicks waived Ryan on Sunday.
The move makes room on the Knicks' 15-man roster for Landry Shamet, who signed a one-year contract Sunday. Ryan saw sparse playing time off New York's bench this season, averaging just 5.0 minutes per game over nine appearances.
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Knicks' Matt Ryan: Back with parent club
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New York recalled Ryan from the G League's Westchester Knicks on Monday.
Ryan will likely be back with Westchester this week. He's played just eight games at the NBA level this season.
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Knicks' Matt Ryan: Returns from G League
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The Knicks recalled Ryan from the G League's Westchester Knicks on Saturday.
Ryan suited up for Westchester in Friday's 116-109 win over the College Park Skyhawks, finishing with 18 points (6-11 FG, 4-8 3PT,2-2 FT), three rebounds and two steals across 32 minutes. He'll be available for the NBA club in Sunday's game in Orlando but is unlikely to be part of the rotation.
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Knicks' Matt Ryan: Brief trip to G League
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New York recalled Ryan from the G League's Westchester Knicks on Thursday.
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.
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Knicks' Matt Ryan: Signs deal with Knicks
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Ryan agreed to a contract with the Knicks on Monday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Ryan was recently selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 G League Draft by the Knicks' affiliate in Westchester, but he'll get moved up to the parent club to fill the 14th spot on the 15-man roster. A career 41.1 percent shooter from beyond the arc over parts of three seasons in the NBA, Ryan will provide the Knicks with additional floor spacing, but he's not guaranteed to be regularly featured in head coach Tom Thibodeau's rotation.
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Matt Ryan: Goes No. 1 to Westchester
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Ryan was selected by the Knicks with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 G League Draft on Saturday.
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.
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Matt Ryan: Let go by New Orleans
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The Pelicans waived Ryan on Thursday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Ryan made 28 regular-season NBA appearances for the Pelicans in 2023-24. However, he is now set to start the 2024-25 campaign as a free agent.
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Pelicans' Matt Ryan: Returning to New Orleans
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The Pelicans signed Ryan to a one-year pact Monday, Sam Amico of HoopsWire.com reports.
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.
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Matt Ryan: Let go by New Orleans
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The Pelicans are waiving Ryan on Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Pelicans' Matt Ryan: Fails to score Saturday
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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 Conference playoffs.
Ryan failed to score in his three minutes, adding to what was a terrible night for New Orleans. Playing in front of their home fans, the Pelicans 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.
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Pelicans' Matt Ryan: Upgraded to standard deal
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The Pelicans signed Ryan to a standard NBA contract Saturday.
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.
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Pelicans' Matt Ryan: Rare appearance in loss
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Ryan closed with no counting stats in zero minutes during Wednesday's 117-108 loss to the Magic.
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.
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Pelicans' Matt Ryan: Scores two off bench
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Ryan ended Thursday's 121-106 loss to the Magic with two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt) in six minutes.
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.
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Pelicans' Matt Ryan: Transferred to G League
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The Pelicans transferred Ryan (elbow) to the Birmingham Squadron of the G League on Tuesday.
Ryan hasn't played since Nov. 18 after undergoing right elbow shoulder surgery. The two-way forward's move to the G League likely signals that he's at least been cleared to resume practicing with the Squadron, even if he doesn't immediately play for the affiliate.
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Pelicans' Matt Ryan: Undergoes surgery, out 6-to-8 weeks
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The Pelicans announced Tuesday that Ryan underwent surgery to remove loose bodies in his right elbow and will be sidelined for approximately 6-to-8 weeks, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.
Ryan missed 11 straight games due to elbow soreness, but he was diagnosed with a strain Monday and underwent surgery Tuesday. The sharpshooter was a consistent part of the Pelicans' rotation earlier in the season, averaging 9.3 points in 23.0 minutes across 13 appearances (one start), but he was headed for a reduced role after CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy got cleared to return from lengthy injury-related absences.
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Pelicans' Matt Ryan: Unavailable Monday
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Ryan (elbow) is out for Monday's game against the Timberwolves.
Ryan will miss an 11th consecutive game due to elbow soreness that has been the cause of his last four absences. It remains unclear when Ryan will be able to return, his next chance will come Wednesday against the Wizards.
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Pelicans' Matt Ryan: Out again
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Ryan will not play in Saturday's game against the Bulls due to right elbow soreness.
Ryan has missed the Pelicans' previous seven games with a calf injury. This is the first time he is being reported as sidelined due to elbow soreness. Once he returns, he will presumably have a tough time cracking New Orleans' rotation.
