The New Orleans Pelicans have converted forward Matt Ryan to a standard NBA contract. Ryan had been playing for the Pelicans on a two-way deal.

This season, Ryan has appeared in 27 NBA games for New Orleans. The 6-foot-6 forward has averaged 5.6 points and shot 45.1% on three-pointers.

The Golden State Warriors are converting Usman Garuba to a standard contract. Garuba had played with the Warriors on a two-way contract this season. Garuba will be eligible to play in the postseason after being converted.

The 6-foot-8 big man only appeared in five NBA games this season. In 35 G League games with the Santa Cruz Warriors, Garuba averaged 12.5 points, 10.1 rebounds and 1.4 blocks.

The Philadelphia 76ers are filling their final open roster with an internal promotion. The Sixers are signing guard Ricky Council to a four-year, $7.4 million contract. Council has been with Philadelphia on a two-way contract. Council will be eligible to play in the postseason for the Sixers.

Council signed a two-way deal with the 76ers after going undrafted out of Arkansas at the 2023 NBA Draft. He's appeared in 31 NBA games this season and averaged 5.5 points on 48.2% shooting.

In 27 G League games this season, the 6-foot-6 wing averaged 23.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and a steal per game. In two G League playoff games for the Delaware Blue Coats, Council averaged 29.5 points.

Matas Buzelis of G League Ignite will declare as an Early Entry Candidate for the 2024 NBA Draft. Buzelis grew up in the United States, but plays for Lithuania in international competitions.

In 34 games (32 starts), the 6-foot-10 forward averaged 14.1 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game. Buzelis shot 45.5% from the field and 69.6% from the free throw line.