New Orleans Pelicans Reportedly Release 3-Year NBA Player

UPDATE:The Pelicans have officially waived Matt Ryan.

Matt Ryan is returning from a 28-game season for the New Orleans Pelicans.

He finished his year averaging 5.4 points and 1.4 rebounds per game while shooting 43.4 percent from the field and 45.1 percent from three-point range.

Friday, Shams Charania of Athletic and Stadium It was reported that the Pelicans would waive Ryan.

By Charania:”Sources: The New Orleans Pelicans are parting ways with forward Matt Ryan. Ryan averaged 5.4 points and shot 45.1 percent from three-point range in 13 minutes per game in 28 games for the Pelicans last season.”

By Charania: “Ryan averaged nine points and shot 50 percent from three-point range during the first month of last season in New Orleans. With his release, the Pelicans freed up a roster spot for Javonte Green and left the 15th roster spot open.”

Ryan spent three seasons in the NBA with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics and New Orleans Pelicans.

His career averages are 4.4 points and 1.0 rebounds per game, while shooting 39.8 percent from the field and 41.1 percent from three-point range in 63 regular-season games.

He also appeared in an NBA playoff game last season.

Given Ryan’s shooting abilities, he could be an attractive free agent for many teams around the league.

By Christian Clark of NOLA.com: “Matt Ryan signed a two-way contract with the Pelicans three days before opening night. He came in and made three three-pointers against the Grizzlies in Game 1. He changed the dynamic. The Pelicans won. A random player performance that will live on in my mind for a long time.”