Minnesota lists Ryan (two-way contract) as out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
The Timberwolves don't list Ryan with an injury, so it's possible that he's nearing or has reached the limit of 50 active games at the NBA level that are allotted for two-way players. Since two-way players are ineligible for the postseason, Ryan will conclude the 2022-23 campaign with averages of 3.6 points, 0.9 three-pointers, 0.8 rebounds and 0.5 assists in 9.1 minutes per game over 34 appearances between the Timberwolves and Lakers.
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Timberwolves' Matt Ryan: Cleared to play Friday
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Ryan (illness) is available for Friday's game versus the Lakers.
Ryan will return to the lineup after missing the last three games with a non-COVID illness. However, he hasn't played more than four minutes since Feb. 8.
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Timberwolves' Matt Ryan: Questionable Friday
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Ryan (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Lakers.
Ryan has missed the last three games due to a non-COVID illness, and it's unclear whether he'll be available Friday. However, his status shouldn't significantly impact the rotation.
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Timberwolves' Matt Ryan: Still out against Phoenix
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Ryan (illness) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Suns.
Ryan is set to miss his third straight game Wednesday due to a non-COVID illness. His next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with the Lakers.
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Timberwolves' Matt Ryan: Remains out
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Ryan (illness) is out for Monday's game against the Kings.
Ryan will miss back-to-back games due to an illness, but his lack of availability shouldn't impact the Timberwolves' rotation. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in Phoenix.
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Timberwolves' Matt Ryan: Out Sunday
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Ryan will not play Sunday against the Warriors due to an illness.
Even if Ryan were active, it's unlikely he'd be in the rotation. His next opportunity to play will come Monday against the Kings.
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Timberwolves' Matt Ryan: Transferred to parent club
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The Timberwolves transferred Ryan from the G League's Iowa Wolves to the NBA club Sunday.
Ryan averaged 18.3 points, 4.0 assists and 3.4 rebounds across seven G League games this season, but with Iowa out of the playoff picture, he's returned to the NBA club and will fill his usual reserve role for Minnesota.
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Timberwolves' Matt Ryan: Flirts with triple-double in defeat
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Ryan posted 17 points (5-13 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-3 FT), nine assists, eight rebounds, two steals and one block over 30 minutes during Saturday's 133-121 loss to Lakeland.
Ryan finished second on the team in scoring and rebounds while leading the team in assists and ending up one dime and two boards short of a triple-double. Ryan averaged 18.3 points, 4.0 assists and 3.4 rebounds over seven G League games this season.
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Timberwolves' Matt Ryan: Leads bench in scoring in win
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Ryan tallied 18 points (7-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt), four assists and three rebounds over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 139-131 win over Birmingham.
Ryan led the Wolves bench in scoring while finishing with the third-highest scoring total among Iowa players in Wednesday's victory. Ryan has averaged 19.3 points, 3.5 assists and 3.2 rebounds in six games with Iowa.
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Timberwolves' Matt Ryan: Back to G League
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Minnesota transferred Ryan to the G League's Iowa Wolves on Wednesday.
Ryan made one appearance during his latest NBA stint, totaling just one rebound in three minutes. He figures to see extended playing time while with Iowa.
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Timberwolves' Matt Ryan: Called up to NBA
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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.
