MATT RYAN #37
Unsigned
Small Forward
Years of Service 
: 4
: 42026-27 Year of Service Earned : No
: NoBORN: Apr 17, 1997
BIRTHPLACE: White Plains, New York, United States
NATIONALITY:
United States
United StatesHEIGHT:
6' 6
198cmWEIGHT:
215lbs
97kgAGE: 29
SHOOTS: Right
DRAFT YEAR: Undrafted
AGENT DETAILS
Agency:Assist Sports Management
Primary Agent:Eric Fleisher
SUMMARY▴▾
Matt Ryan is a 29 year old small forward who was born on Apr 17, 1997. He has signed 10 contracts worth a total value of $17,154,761. He is represented by the agent Eric Fleisher of Assist Sports Management.
Bird Rights: Non-Bird (NQVFA)
CONTRACT HISTORY
: 1 year
: $925,258
: $0 (0%)
: UFA (Waived)
AAV
: $925,258
: $925,258Cap % : 0.82
: 0.82: SalarySwish
Matt Ryan signed a 1 year, $925,258 contract with the Denver Nuggets on Sep 27, 2021. The contract has a cap hit of $925,258.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 W | $925,258 | $925,258 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $925,258 | $925,258 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Qualifying Offer: $2,036,090
Cap Hold 2022-23: $1,637,966
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2021-22: Increase from $0 to $925,258 (+$925,258) if player is not waived [Requirements Unmet]
WAIVED: This contract was waived (
DEN - Oct 10, 2021)
DEN - Oct 10, 2021)TWO-WAY CONTRACT (REST OF SEASON)
COMPARE THIS CONTRACTSIGNED BY: Brad Stevens
AGENT: Eric Fleisher · Assist Sports Management
BIRD RIGHTS: 
→
→: 1 year
: $462,629
: $0 (0%)
: UFA (No QO)
AAV: $462,629
: $462,629Cap % : 0.00
: 0.00: 
BOS
BOS: Two-Way
: February 28, 2022
: SalarySwish
Matt Ryan signed a 1 year, $462,629 contract with the Boston Celtics on Feb 28, 2022. The contract has a cap hit of $0.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | $0 | $462,629 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $0 | $462,629 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Qualifying Offer: $508,891 (Guaranteed: $50,000)
Cap Hold 2022-23: $1,637,966
QUALIFYING OFFER DECLINED: BOS on Jun 29, 2022
BOS on Jun 29, 2022CAMP INVITE
COMPARE THIS CONTRACTSIGNED BY: Rob Pelinka
AGENT: Eric Fleisher · Assist Sports Management
BIRD RIGHTS: →
→: 1 year
: $1,637,966
: $0 (0%)
: UFA (Waived)
AAV: $1,637,966
: $1,637,966Cap % : 1.32
: 1.32
: SalarySwish
Matt Ryan signed a 1 year, $1,637,966 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on Sep 26, 2022. The contract has a cap hit of $1,637,966.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 W | $1,637,966 | $1,637,966 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $1,637,966 | $1,637,966 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Cap Hold 2023-24: $2,019,706
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2022-23: Increase from $0 to $1,637,966 (+$1,637,966) if player is not waived [Requirements Unmet]
WAIVED: This contract was waived (
LAL - Dec 1, 2022)
LAL - Dec 1, 2022)DEAD CAP: This contract is a source of dead cap, refer to the Dead Cap section below for details
TWO-WAY CONTRACT (REST OF SEASON)
COMPARE THIS CONTRACTSIGNED BY: Tim Connelly
AGENT: Eric Fleisher · Assist Sports Management
BIRD RIGHTS: →
→: 1 year
: $508,891
: $0 (0%)
: RFA
AAV: $508,891
: $508,891Cap % : 0.00
: 0.00: 
MIN
MIN: Two-Way
: December 7, 2022
: SalarySwish
Matt Ryan signed a 1 year, $508,891 contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Dec 7, 2022. The contract has a cap hit of $0.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | $0 | $508,891 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $0 | $508,891 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Qualifying Offer: $559,780 (Guaranteed: $50,000)
Cap Hold 2023-24: $1,801,769
QUALIFYING OFFER SUBMITTED: MIN on Jun 28, 2023
MIN on Jun 28, 2023: 1 year
: $559,782
: $75,000 (13%)
: RFA
AAV: $559,782
: $559,782Cap % : 0.00
: 0.00: MIN
MIN: Two-Way
: June 28, 2023
: SalarySwish
Matt Ryan signed a 1 year, $559,782 contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Jun 28, 2023. The contract has a cap hit of $0.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 V | $0 | $559,782 | $75,000 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $0 | $559,782 | $75,000 | $0 | $0 |
Qualifying Offer: $2,244,249 (Guaranteed: $580,272)
Cap Hold 2024-25: $1,862,265
CONTRACT NOTE: Signed Qualifying Offer
VOIDED DUE TO CONVERSION: This contract was converted to a Veteran Contract contract (
NOP - Apr 13, 2024)
NOP - Apr 13, 2024)WAIVED: This contract was waived (MIN - Oct 20, 2023) While on waivers the contract was claimed(NOP - Oct 22, 2023)
MIN - Oct 20, 2023) While on waivers the contract was claimed(NOP - Oct 22, 2023)VETERAN CONTRACT (REST OF SEASON)
COMPARE THIS CONTRACTSIGNED BY: Trajan Langdon
AGENT: Eric Fleisher · Assist Sports Management
BIRD RIGHTS: →
→: 2 - 3 years
: $6,078,471
: $1,500,000 (25%)
: UFA (Waived)
AAV: $2,026,157
: $2,026,157Cap % : 1.00
: 1.00: NOP
NOP: MLE
: April 13, 2024
: SalarySwish
Matt Ryan signed a 2-3 year, $6,078,471 contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on Apr 13, 2024. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $1,500,000 to $2,381,501.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2024-25 W | $2,196,970 | $2,196,970 (+47%) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2025-26 W | Team | $2,381,501 | $2,381,501 (+12%) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| TOTAL | $6,078,471 | $6,078,471 | $1,500,000 | $0 | $0 |
Cap Hold 2025-26: $2,296,274
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2024-25: Increase from $0 to $2,196,970 (+$2,196,970) if the player is not waived prior to the first regular season game [Requirements Unmet]
2025-26: $0 Team Option [Requirements Unmet]
2025-26: Increase from $0 to $2,381,501 (+$2,381,501) if the player is not waived prior to the first regular season game [Requirements Unmet]
WAIVED: This contract was waived (NOP - Aug 23, 2024)
NOP - Aug 23, 2024)CAMP INVITE
COMPARE THIS CONTRACTSIGNED BY: Bryson Graham
AGENT: Eric Fleisher · Assist Sports Management
BIRD RIGHTS: →
→: 1 year
: $2,162,606
: $0 (0%)
: UFA
AAV: $2,162,606
: $2,162,606Cap % : 2.00
: 2.00: SalarySwish
Matt Ryan signed a 1 year, $2,162,606 contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on Aug 27, 2024. The contract has a cap hit of $2,087,519.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 W | $2,087,519 | $2,162,606 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $2,087,519 | $2,162,606 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Cap Hold 2025-26: $2,296,274
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2024-25: Increase from $0 to $2,162,606 (+$2,162,606) if player is not waived before Jan 10 [Requirements Unmet]
WAIVED: This contract was waived (NOP - Oct 10, 2024)
NOP - Oct 10, 2024)VETERAN CONTRACT (REST OF SEASON)
COMPARE THIS CONTRACTAGENT: Eric Fleisher · Assist Sports Management
BIRD RIGHTS: →
→: 1 year
: $1,988,603
: $0 (0%)
: UFA (Waived)
AAV: $1,988,603
: $1,988,603Cap % : 1.00
: 1.00: SalarySwish
Matt Ryan signed a 1 year, $1,988,603 contract with the New York Knicks on Nov 5, 2024. The contract has a cap hit of $1,919,558.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 W | $1,919,558 | $1,988,603 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $1,919,558 | $1,988,603 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Cap Hold 2025-26: $2,296,274
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2024-25: Increase from $0 to $1,988,603 (+$1,988,603) if player is not waived before Jan 10, 2025 [Requirements Unmet]
WAIVED: This contract was waived (
NYK - Dec 22, 2024)
NYK - Dec 22, 2024)DEAD CAP: This contract is a source of dead cap, refer to the Dead Cap section below for details
TWO-WAY CONTRACT (REST OF SEASON)
COMPARE THIS CONTRACTAGENT: Eric Fleisher · Assist Sports Management
BIRD RIGHTS:
: 1 year
: $369,092
: $0 (0%)
: UFA (Waived)
AAV: $369,092
: $369,092Cap % : 0.00
: 0.00: NYK
NYK: Two-Way
: December 24, 2024
: SalarySwish
Matt Ryan signed a 1 year, $369,092 contract with the New York Knicks on Dec 24, 2024. The contract has a cap hit of $0.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 W | $0 | $369,092 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $0 | $369,092 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Cap Hold 2025-26: $2,048,494
WAIVED: This contract was waived (NYK - Mar 1, 2025)
NYK - Mar 1, 2025)VETERAN CONTRACT
Includes Exhibit 9 (Training-Camp Contract)
(Training-Camp Contract)Includes Exhibit 10 (Bonus Amount: $85,300)
(Bonus Amount: $85,300)COMPARE THIS CONTRACTAGENT: Eric Fleisher · Assist Sports Management
BIRD RIGHTS: →
→: 1 year
: $2,461,463
: $0 (0%)
: UFA (Waived)
AAV: $2,461,463
: $2,461,463Cap % : 2.00
: 2.00: SalarySwish
Matt Ryan signed a 1 year, $2,461,463 contract with the New York Knicks on Sep 15, 2025. The contract has a cap hit of $0.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 W | $0 | $2,461,463 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $0 | $2,461,463 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Cap Hold 2026-27: $2,449,421
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2025-26: Increase from $0 to $2,461,463 (+$2,461,463) if player is not waived before Jan 10 [Requirements Unmet]
WAIVED: This contract was waived (NYK - Oct 18, 2025)
NYK - Oct 18, 2025)DEAD CAP
TYPE: WAIVERS
TEAM: Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles LakersLENGTH: 1 YEAR
VALUE: $442,439
DATE: December 1, 2022
| SEASON | BASE SALARY | CAP HIT | |
| 2022-23 | $442,439 | $442,439 |
Note: Waived by Los Angeles Lakers
TYPE: WAIVERS
TEAM: New York Knicks
New York KnicksLENGTH: 1 YEAR
VALUE: $621,438
DATE: December 22, 2024
| SEASON | BASE SALARY | CAP HIT | |
| 2024-25 | $621,438 | $621,438 |
Note: Waived by New York Knicks
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