History of Ryan Kelly (basketball) in Timeline
Ryan Kelly is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Fukui Blowinds in Japan's B.League. Before turning pro, Kelly played college basketball at Duke University. His career highlights include his time playing for the Duke Blue Devils and his transition into professional basketball.
April 9, 1991: Ryan Kelly's Birth
On April 9, 1991, Ryan Matthew Kelly was born. He would later become a professional basketball player.
2009: McDonald's All-American
In 2009, Ryan Kelly was named a McDonald's All-American and a Jordan Brand All-American. He was rated in the top 20 overall by multiple scouting websites.
September 20, 2013: Signed with the Los Angeles Lakers
On September 20, 2013, Ryan Kelly signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.
February 5, 2014: Career-High 26 Points
On February 5, 2014, Ryan Kelly scored a career-high 26 points in a 119–108 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
June 29, 2014: Lakers Tendered Qualifying Offer
On June 29, 2014, the Los Angeles Lakers tendered Ryan Kelly a $1 million qualifying offer to make him a restricted free agent.
July 2014: Brother Joined Duke Blue Devils
In July 2014, Ryan Kelly's younger brother, Sean, joined the Duke Blue Devils as a walk-on for the 2014–15 season.
July 21, 2014: Re-signed with the Lakers
On July 21, 2014, Ryan Kelly re-signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, securing a two-year deal.
January 30, 2015: Reassigned to D-Fenders
On January 30, 2015, Ryan Kelly was reassigned to the Los Angeles D-Fenders.
2015: Multiple Assignments to Los Angeles D-Fenders
During the 2015 season, Ryan Kelly received multiple assignments to the Los Angeles D-Fenders.
September 20, 2016: Signed with the Atlanta Hawks
On September 20, 2016, Ryan Kelly signed with the Atlanta Hawks.
January 6, 2017: Waived by the Hawks
On January 6, 2017, Ryan Kelly was waived by the Atlanta Hawks after playing in nine games.
January 13, 2017: Acquired by Maine Red Claws
On January 13, 2017, Ryan Kelly was acquired by the Maine Red Claws of the NBA Development League.
February 24, 2017: Returned to the Hawks
On February 24, 2017, Ryan Kelly returned to the Atlanta Hawks after signing a multi-year contract.
June 28, 2017: Traded to Houston Rockets
On June 28, 2017, Ryan Kelly was traded to the Houston Rockets in exchange for cash considerations.
July 7, 2017: Waived by the Rockets
On July 7, 2017, Ryan Kelly was waived by the Houston Rockets before his $1.5 million contract for 2017–18 became guaranteed.
September 12, 2017: Signed with Real Betis Energía Plus
On September 12, 2017, Ryan Kelly signed with Real Betis Energía Plus of the Spanish Liga ACB.
2018: Signed with Sun Rockers Shibuya
In 2018, Ryan Kelly signed with the Sun Rockers Shibuya of the Japanese B.League.
2023: Played for Sun Rockers Shibuya
In 2023, Ryan Kelly continued playing for the Sun Rockers Shibuya of the Japanese B.League.
2024: Signed with Fukui Blowinds
In 2024, Ryan Kelly signed with the Fukui Blowinds of the Japanese B.League.
