by Rell Wright/Pelican Contributor
The New Orleans Pelicans have added swingman Matt Ryan to their roster after claiming him off waivers, according to a recent report from Shams Charania of The Athletic. Ryan, originally undrafted from Chattanooga in 2020, had an eventful 2022/23 season, beginning with the Los Angeles Lakers and subsequently moving to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
His tenure with the Lakers was brief, playing only 12 games before being released. He then joined the Timberwolves under a two-way contract, yet again finding limited playtime. Last season, Ryan showcased modest averages of 3.6 points, 0.8 rebounds, and 0.5 assists per game, with shooting splits of .370/.381/.833 across 34 games.
His acquisition by the Pelicans comes as the team seeks to bolster their shooting options, especially in light of injuries to key players Trey Murphy and Naji Marshall. Notably, Ryan’s proficiency from beyond the arc—landing 38.1% of his 84 three-point shots last season—could offer the Pelicans some much-needed perimeter firepower.
Jersey No | Name | Position | Age | Height | Weight | Collage | Salary |
15 | Jose Alvarado | PG | 25 | 6′ 0″ | 179 lbs | Georgia Tech | $1,836,096 |
11 | Dyson Daniels | G | 20 | 6′ 8″ | 200 lbs | — | $5,784,120 |
24 | Jordan Hawkins | G | 21 | 6′ 5″ | 195 lbs | UConn | $4,310,160 |
9 | Willy Hernangomez | C | 29 | 6′ 11″ | 250 lbs | — | $2,559,942 |
14 | Brandon Ingram | SF | 26 | 6′ 8″ | 190 lbs | Duke | $33,833,400 |
5 | Herbert Jones | SF | 24 | 6′ 7″ | 206 lbs | Alabama | $12,015,150 |
13 | Kira Lewis Jr. | PG | 22 | 6′ 1″ | 170 lbs | Alabama | $5,722,116 |
32 | E.J. Liddell | F | 22 | 6′ 6″ | 240 lbs | Ohio State | $1,801,769 |
8 | Naji Marshall | SF | 25 | 6′ 7″ | 220 lbs | Xavier | $1,930,681 |
3 | CJ McCollum | SG | 32 | 6′ 3″ | 190 lbs | Lehigh | $35,802,469 |
25 | Trey Murphy III | SG | 23 | 6′ 8″ | 206 lbs | Virginia | $3,359,280 |
22 | Larry Nance Jr. | PF | 30 | 6′ 8″ | 245 lbs | Wyoming | $10,375,000 |
0 | Dereon Seabron | G | 23 | 6′ 5″ | 183 lbs | NC State | — |
17 | Jonas Valanciunas | C | 31 | 6′ 11″ | 265 lbs | — | $15,435,000 |
1 | Zion Williamson | PF | 23 | 6′ 6″ | 284 lbs | Duke | $34,005,250 |
44 | Cody Zeller | C | 30 | 6′ 11″ | 240 lbs | Indiana | $2,019,706 |
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