The Los Angeles Lakers comfortably won their match against the Portland Trail Blazers last night. They might have started their season with a bit of struggle. But seemingly, they are slowly getting back on track. The Lakers are currently standing in the third-last position in the Western Conference table with a record of 8-12. However, despite their win last night, the news of Matt Ryan’s departure caught the NBA fans’ attention. It distracted them from celebrating the win as they voiced out their opinions regarding his departure on social media.

Matt Ryan joined the Lakers in September 2022 after hopping around several clubs like the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics. Since his joining, he became one of the key members of the Lakers. He also gave a clutch performance against the New Orleans Pelicans in early November when he tied the game with the buzzer-beater. Eventually, Ryan garnered appreciation from the fans after the Lakers went on to win that game. This was probably the most iconic moment of his career.

NBA fans reflect on the news of Matt Ryan’s departure

Meanwhile, Shams Charania of ‘The Athletic,’ reported that the Lakers are waving their wing shooter, Matt Ryan. He also added that with this move, the Lakers would open up a roster spot ahead of the December 15 trade date. However, this news drew quite a lot of attention from the fans. They used social media to express their thoughts about the news.

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Here are some of the reactions of the NBA fans:

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Most of the fans seemed not to receive the news of his departure positively. They criticized this move of the Lakers’ management and thought that it was not a smart move to trade one of the best players in their squad. While others appreciated his contribution for this brief period and termed him as the ‘Lakers legend’, probably considering his clutch performance against the Pelicans.? Apparently, they expressed mixed opinions about his departure, but their love for him was consistent. The comments of the fans implied they wished him the best, despite wherever he plays in the future.

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What are your thoughts on the probable departure of Matt Ryan? Do you think this was a bad move by the Lakers? Please let us know in the comments below.