Matt Ryan。圖/路透

根據Shams Charania報導，湖人於今日將「外送小哥」Matt Ryan裁掉，主要原因為騰出球員空格以利在尋找交易上保持彈性。

The Lakers are waiving wing shooter Matt Ryan, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Ryan impressed in stint with L.A., shooting 38.2 percent from 3, including a clutch shot in win over Pelicans in November. The move opens up a roster spot for Lakers ahead of Dec. 15 trade date.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 1, 2022

The Lakers plan to waive Matt Ryan, who was on a non-guaranteed contract, to open up a roster spot to give flexibility when pursuing deals starting Dec. 15 when contracts signed over the summer can be traded, a team source confirmed to ESPN. The Athletic was first to report.

— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) December 1, 2022

有趣的是在消息發生的前三十分鐘，Matt Ryan還在場上為湖人打球。

Matt was on the court playing for the Lakers about 30 minutes ago. https://t.co/UU5qtcSEPn

— Kyle Goon (@kylegoon) December 1, 2022

Matt Ryan於本季例行賽曾為湖人投進追平絕殺三分，讓湖人於該場比賽取得其例行賽的第二場勝利。