Lakers to waive forward Matt Ryan to open roster spot for trade

Lakers will waive forward Matt Ryan to open a roster spot for a trade. Ryan signed a one-year contract in September. He is averaging 3.9 points, 1.2 rebounds and 10.8 minutes per game this season. The 25-years-old is shooting 30.6% from the field and 37.1% on three-point range.

Lakers are preparing to waive second-year forward Matt Ryan to open a roster spot ahead of Dec. 15 trade date. Bill Simmons of The Ringer mentioned Anthony Davis on his podcast.

Davis is averaging 26.3 points, 12.7 boards, 2.6 assists, 1.5 steals and 2,3 blocks this season. Westbrook is also being talked about in NBA trade rumors. Lakers to waive forward Matt Ryan to open roster spot for a trade. The two-time scoring champ got off to a slow start to the 2022-23 season, but he has shown flashes of his younger play from off the bench.