Olynyk (heel) will not play Sunday against the Suns, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Olynyk hasn't logged an appearance with his new team yet and remains without a timetable for a return.
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Spurs' Kelly Olynyk: Won't play vs. Miami
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Olynyk (heel) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Heat.
Olynyk will not make his season debut with his new club. The next chance for the veteran big man to get back on the floor will be Sunday against the Suns.
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Spurs' Kelly Olynyk: Out again Monday
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Olynyk (heel) will not play in Monday's game against the Raptors.
Olynyk has yet to make his season debut, and it appears that he won't touch the court relatively soon, as there has been no positive news regarding his injury. With Luke Kornet (ankle) also ruled out, expect Bismack Biyombo to see all the backup center minutes behind Victor Wembanyama, with players like Keldon Johnson also seeing extended playing time.
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Spurs' Kelly Olynyk: Remaining out vs. Brooklyn
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Olynyk (heel) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nets, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Olynyk is still recovering from heel surgery he underwent in April and has yet to make his season debut. There's no clear timetable for the big man's return, though his next chance to suit up will come Monday against the Raptors. With Luke Kornet (ankle) also ruled out, Bismack Biyombo will likely see a bump in playing time Sunday.
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Spurs' Kelly Olynyk: Won't play vs. Pelicans
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Olynyk (heel) is out for Friday's game against New Orleans, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
Olynyk remains on the shelf following heel surgery. His next chance to make his season debut comes against the Nets on Sunday. Olynyk's absence allows Luke Kornet to have a clear runway as the backup center.
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Spurs' Kelly Olynyk: Won't play in season opener
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Olynyk (heel) has been ruled out for Wednesday's season opener against the Mavericks, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Olynyk missed all five games of the preseason for his new squad due to a heel injury. He'll miss the start of the 2025-26 campaign, along with De'Aaron Fox (hamstring), Jeremy Sochan (wrist) and Lindy Waters (eye). The team will likely lean more on Bismack Biyombo and Luke Kornet in Olynyk's absence.
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Spurs' Kelly Olynyk: Won't play Friday
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Olynyk (heel) is out for Friday's preseason finale against the Pacers, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
Olynyk continues to rehab from his April heel surgery. The veteran big man remains a question mark for Wednesday's regular-season opener in Dallas. In his absence, Luke Kornet should have the backup center role all to himself.
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Spurs' Kelly Olynyk: Won't play Monday
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Olynyk (heel) will not play in Monday's preseason game against the Pacers, Spurs commentator Jacob Tobey reports.
Olynyk is participating in basketball activities but remains sidelined following left heel surgery in April. With one preseason game left Friday against the Pacers, the Spurs appear to be targeting the veteran's season debut for the regular-season opener Oct. 22 against the Mavericks.
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Spurs' Kelly Olynyk: Out again Friday
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Olynyk (heel) will not play in Friday's preseason game against the Jazz, according to NBA reporter Matthew Tynan.
Olynyk is still recovering from the heel surgery he underwent in April. He remains without a timetable, though he's said to be targeting Opening Night on Oct. 22.
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Spurs' Kelly Olynyk: Won't play Wednesday
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Olynyk (heel) has been ruled out for Wednesday's preseason game against the Heat, Dan Weiss of FanDuel Sports Network Southwest reports.
Olynyk is still recovering from heel surgery, which he underwent in April. He'll likely miss the rest of the team's preseason games, with the target for his return being the season opener Oct. 22 against the Mavericks.
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Spurs' Kelly Olynyk: Out for Monday
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Olynyk (heel) will not play in Monday's preseason game against the Guangzhou Loong-Lions, Dan Weiss of FanDuel Sports Network Southwest reports.
The veteran center underwent left heel surgery in late April, though he's expected to be cleared in time for Opening Night. It's understandable that the Spurs are being cautious in the preseason. Olynyk's next chance to play comes Wednesday against Miami.
The Wizards traded Olynyk (heel) to the Spurs for Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley and a 2026 second-round pick on Tuesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Olynyk is on the move once again, having been traded to the Wizards from the Pelicans on June 24 as part of a deal that sent Jordan Poole (elbow) to New Orleans and CJ McCollum (foot) to Washington. The veteran center underwent left heel surgery in late April but is expected to be ready for the start of the 2025-26 campaign, which marks the final year of his contract. Olynyk appeared in 44 regular-season games last season between the Raptors and Pelicans, averaging 8.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists.
The Pelicans traded Olynyk (heel), CJ McCollum (foot) and a future second-round pick to the Wizards on Tuesday in exchange for Jordan Poole (elbow), Saddiq Bey (knee) and the No. 40 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
Olynyk recently underwent a minimally invasive surgery on his left heel and ultrasound-guided tendon debridement in late April, but he's expected to be ready in time for Opening Night. Olynyk, who is entering the final year of his contract, could be a key rotation piece for the Wizards early on, but you have to wonder if he could be flipped again down the road. The veteran big man made 44 total regular-season appearances between the Raptors and Pelicans last season, posting averages of 8.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists.
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