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3 Minnesota Timberwolves who definitely won’t be back next season

By Jakob Ashlin

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers participates in shoot around before a game against the Atlanta Hawks at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-USA TODAY Sports
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers participates in shoot around before a game against the Atlanta Hawks at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-USA TODAY Sports /
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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Matt Ryan shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports /

Timberwolves who won’t be back next season No. 2: SF Matt Ryan

Matt Ryan tipped off the season with the Los Angeles Lakers. In 12 games, the 6’7″ wing shot 37.1 percent from 3. In November, he hit a game-tying 3 at the buzzer against the New Orleans Pelicans to send the game to overtime.

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Unfortunately, Ryan struggled in other facets of the game. He converted only 14.3 percent of his two-point field goals, and he carried a negative defensive box plus/minus.

The Lakers waived him, and the Timberwolves signed him to a two-way deal.

In Minnesota, Ryan was slightly better in limited action. In 22 games, he shot 38.8 percent from 3, and he made six out of 10 two-point attempts.

Nevertheless, Ryan did not crack the Timberwolves’ playoff rotation. Since February 10th, he has only logged six total minutes. Given those numbers, I do not expect the front office to re-sign him this summer.

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