Matt Ryan
SG/SF NOP
Tue 12/12/23 10:43 AM

Coach Willie Green said Monday that Ryan will be out "awhile" with a right elbow strain, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ryan has missed 11 straight contests due to what was being labeled as soreness in his shooting elbow, but he's now been diagnosed with a strain. The sharpshooter carved out a consistent role to start the season, but the Pelicans are getting close to full strength, so Trey Murphy, Jordan Hawkins and Dyson Daniels will continue to absorb Ryan's missing minutes.

Matt Ryan
SG/SF NOP
Sun 12/10/23 7:06 PM

Ryan (elbow) is out for Monday's game against the Timberwolves.
EDGE Analysis
Ryan will miss an 11th consecutive game due to elbow soreness that has been the cause of his last four absences. It remains unclear when Ryan will be able to return, his next chance will come Wednesday against the Wizards.

Matt Ryan
SG/SF NOP
Wed 12/6/23 7:42 PM

Ryan (elbow) is out for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
EDGE Analysis
Ryan will miss a third straight contest with right elbow soreness, and it'll be his 10th consecutive absence overall including time missed while battling a calf injury. While it's unclear how close Ryan is to a return, his next chance to play will come Monday against Minnesota.

Matt Ryan
SG/SF NOP
Sun 12/3/23 8:00 PM

Ryan (elbow) is out for Monday's game against the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Ryan missed seven straight games with a calf injury and will now miss a second consecutive game due to right elbow soreness. It may be difficult for Ryan to carve out a role when he returns, especially now that Trey Murphy and CJ McCollum are back in the lineup.

Matt Ryan
SG/SF NOP
Sat 12/2/23 2:01 PM

Ryan will not play in Saturday's game against the Bulls due to right elbow soreness.
EDGE Analysis
Ryan has missed the Pelicans' previous seven games with a calf injury. This is the first time he is being reported as sidelined due to elbow soreness. Once he returns, he will presumably have a tough time cracking New Orleans' rotation.

Matt Ryan
SG/SF NOP
Fri 12/1/23 7:46 PM

Ryan (calf) is unavailable for Friday's game against the Spurs.
EDGE Analysis
This will be the seventh game in a row on the shelf for Ryan. With the Pelicans getting healthier, Ryan will have a difficult time cracking the rotation.

Matt Ryan
SG/SF NOP
Thu 11/30/23 7:09 PM

Ryan (calf) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Spurs.
EDGE Analysis
Ryan has missed the last six games due to a calf strain and will likely be unavailable once again Friday. If he's ruled out, it's unclear whether he'll be available for Saturday's game in Chicago.

Matt Ryan
SG/SF NOP
Wed 11/29/23 7:25 PM

Ryan (calf) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the 76ers.
EDGE Analysis
Ryan's absence streak will extend to six games Wednesday after being downgraded from doubtful to out with a right calf strain. His next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with the Spurs.

Matt Ryan
SG/SF NOP
Tue 11/28/23 6:07 PM

Ryan (calf) has been upgraded to doubtful for Wednesday's game against Philadelphia.
EDGE Analysis
Ryan has missed the Pelicans' past five games due to a mild right calf strain. Ryan was estimated for a 10-14 day recovery, and he appears to be firmly in line with that window. Dyson Daniels, Jordan Hawkins and Naji Marshall have been busy in his absence.

Matt Ryan
SG/SF NOP
Mon 11/20/23 3:10 PM

The Pelicans announced Monday that Ryan will be sidelined for approximately 10-to-14 days due to a mild right calf strain.
EDGE Analysis
Ryan is averaging 23.0 minutes per game this season, so his absence will open up significant playing time, especially if CJ McCollum (lung) and Trey Murphy (knee) remain sidelined. Jordan Hawkins has the most comparable skill set to Ryan among New Orleans' reserves, so he's an obvious choice to take most of Ryan's minutes, but Jose Alvarado, Dyson Daniels and Naji Marshall could also see slightly larger roles until Ryan is cleared to return.