Ryan was transferred to the Timberwolves on Saturday.
Ryan's call-up may signal a potential absence for one or both of Anthony Edwards (ankle) and Jaylen Nowell (knee). Although he would likely be filling a depth role with the team even if the pair are sidelined, there is an outside chance that Ryan would be able to crack the rotation for the first time since Feb. 8. His first opportunity to do so will come Saturday night against Toronto.
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Timberwolves' Matt Ryan: Strong offensively as starter
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Ryan posted 22 points (7-22 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and two assists over 46 minutes during Monday's 124-97 loss to Birmingham.
Ryan was one of two Wolves players to surpass the 20-point mark, finishing second on the team in scoring and minutes played Monday. Ryan has averaged 19.0 points, 3.8 assists and 3.3 rebounds over his last four games.
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Timberwolves' Matt Ryan: Returns to G League
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The Timberwolves transferred Ryan to the Iowa Wolves of the G League on Wednesday.
Ryan will be available for Iowa's game Thursday versus Rio Grande Valley. The two-way forward hadn't played for the Timberwolves since Feb. 8, but he should make a larger impact in the G League
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Timberwolves' Matt Ryan: Back with parent club
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Ryan was transferred from the G League's Iowa Wolves to the parent club Monday.
Ryan was sent to the G League on Friday and saw plenty of run for Iowa over the weekend. He'll be available for the Timberwolves' game against Sacramento on Monday but is averaging just 3.4 points in 9.0 minutes per game with the parent club this season.
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Timberwolves' Matt Ryan: Lights it up from deep in victory
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Ryan notched 24 points (8-18 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three assists, two rebounds and one steal over 31 minutes during Sunday's 127-122 win over the Oklahoma City Blue.
Ryan finished second on the team in scoring, leading with a team-high mark from deep. Ryan has averaged 26.0 points, 3.5 assists, 1.5 rebounds and 1.0 steal in two G League games.
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Timberwolves' Matt Ryan: Leads with 28-point outing
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Ryan notched 28 points (7-19 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four assists, one rebound, one steal and one block over 36 minutes during Friday's 125-123 loss to the Oklahoma City Blue.
Ryan led the team from three and in scoring while finishing two points short of reaching the 30-point mark. Ryan, who has averaged 3.4 points and 0.9 rebounds in 27 NBA appearances, made his first appearance in the G League on Friday.
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Timberwolves' Matt Ryan: Sent to G League
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Ryan was transferred to the G League's Iowa Wolves on Friday.
Ryan appeared in three of Minnesota's last four matchups, averaging 3.0 points in 7.3 minutes per game. He should log more playing time with the G League squad.
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Timberwolves' Matt Ryan: Back in action Thursday
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Ryan racked up three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound and two assists across six minutes during Thursday's 128-126 win over the Raptors.
Ryan re-entered the rotation Thursday, logging six minutes. After sitting out the previous four games, the coaching staff opted to get him out there, albeit for a limited time. While he has proven the ability to score from the perimeter, his role is far too insecure to warrant any fantasy attention.
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Timberwolves' Matt Ryan: Lands two-way deal with Minnesota
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Ryan agreed to a two-way contract with the Timberwolves on Tuesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Before being cut by the Lakers last week, the third-year forward averaged 3.9 points and 1.2 rebounds in 10.8 minutes per game while knocking down 13 of 35 three-point attempts in 12 appearances. With Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) and Taurean Prince (shoulder) tending to injuries, the addition of Ryan helps the Timberwolves restore some depth at forward.
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Lakers' Matt Ryan: Let go by Lakers
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The Lakers waived Ryan on Wednesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Ryan averaged 3.9 points and 1.2 rebounds in 10.8 minutes across 12 appearances for the Lakers this season. While the 25-year-old forward shot 37.1 percent from three-point range, he converted just two of his 14 field-goal attempts from inside the arc. The decision to release Ryan -- who was signed to a non-guaranteed contract -- will give the Lakers some added flexibility in pursuing trades beginning Dec. 15, when players who signed contracts over the summer are eligible to be dealt.
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Lakers' Matt Ryan: Comes through in clutch
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Ryan chipped in 11 points (4-11 FG, 3-9 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist over 18 minutes during Wednesday's 120-117 overtime victory over New Orleans.
Ryan hit the biggest shot of the night for Los Angeles, draining a triple as the clock expired in regulation to send the game into overtime. That was one of three three-pointers the rookie converted across just 18 minutes in the victory. The Lakers have struggled mightily from beyond the arc this season, so they may want to give Ryan a deeper look -- he's gone 9-for-20 (45 percent) from three-point range though five contests.
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Lakers' Matt Ryan: Hits two three-pointers in loss
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Ryan tallied six points (2-3 FG, 2-3 3Pt) and one rebound in nine minutes during Wednesday's 110-99 loss to the Nuggets.
Ryan is showing signs of being a capable three-point shooter for a Lakers team in desperate need of spacing. He's shot 50 percent from beyond the arc to begin the year, so if he continues to shoot well, his minutes will only increase.
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Lakers' Matt Ryan: Makes Opening Night roster
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Ryan secured a final roster spot Saturday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Ryan had a massive 20-point performance with six made threes Sunday, which may have been enough to earn him a final spot. The Lakers desperately need three-point shooting, but it'll be tough for Ryan to carve out a substantial role.
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Lakers' Matt Ryan: Signing with Lakers
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Ryan plans to sign a non-guaranteed contract with the Lakers, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Ryan spent most of the 2021-22 season with the G League's Maine Celtics, but he'll compete for a role with the Lakers during training camp. If he fails to win a roster spot, it seems likely that he'll end up back in the G League.
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Celtics' Matt Ryan: Listed as inactive
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Ryan will not be available for Friday's tilt against the Pacers, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Ryan will be unavailable since he's on assignment with the G League club. However, it does not figure to impact the team's rotation in any way.
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Celtics' Matt Ryan: Scores 29 points during start
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Ryan logged 29 points (11-18 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists across 38 minutes during Thursday's 122-117 win over the Greensboro Swarm.
Ryan was the Maine Celtics' primary scorer Thursday. He averaged 20.7 points on a 52.6 field goal percentage across 13 G League games during March. Despite the Celtics' disappointing month, Ryan was an excellent starter for them in spite of their inconsistency.
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Celtics' Matt Ryan: Another team-best point tally
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Ryan logged 31 points (10-13 FG, 7-10 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds and one block across 34 minutes during Sunday's 145-141 win over the Delaware Blue Coats.
Ryan was Maine's best scorer during both of his last two G League games. He scored 68 points on a 66.7 field goal percentage across that two-game span. Despite the recent return of Denzel Valentine, Ryan will continue recording starts until he slows down.
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Celtics' Matt Ryan: Team-best 37 points during start
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Ryan logged 37 points (14-23 FG, 8-14 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and one assist across 34 minutes during Friday's 106-103 loss to the Lakeland Magic.
Since becoming a member of the Maine Celtics, Ryan has averaged 21.4 points across nine G League games -- a majority of them starts. His recent output is earning him regular starts over Juwan Morgan.
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Celtics' Matt Ryan: Great scoring during start
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Ryan logged 22 points (9-18 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two assists and one rebound across 33 minutes during Friday's 95-90 loss to the Cleveland Charge.
Ryan logged 33 points across his first two G League games after signing a two-way contract Feb. 27. He will be competing against Juwan Morgan for starts and better scoring opportunities.
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Celtics' Matt Ryan: Signing two-way contract
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Ryan will sign a two-way contract with the Celtics on Sunday, NBA writer Marc Stein reports.
Ryan has spent the start of the 2021-22 campaign with the G League's Grand Rapids Gold, and he averaged 18.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 32.6 minutes per game. He hasn't yet made his NBA debut, but his two-way contract will give the Celtics flexibility to give him experience with the parent club to close out the regular season.
