The Lakers let Matt Ryan go just minutes after beating the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.
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In a somewhat surprisingly timed move, the Los Angeles Lakers are capping off their win against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night by... waiving Matt Ryan (and thus opening up a roster spot).
Shams Charania of The Athletic broke the news about the man we’ve been affectionately calling “The Dash Mamba” following his heroics earlier this season against the New Orleans Pelicans within half an hour of the 128-109 victory:
The Lakers are waiving wing shooter Matt Ryan, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.