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 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: 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.
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Spurs' Kelly Olynyk: Traded to San Antonio
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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.
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Wizards' Kelly Olynyk: Traded to Washington
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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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Pelicans' Kelly Olynyk: Undergoes heel surgery
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The Pelicans announced Monday that Olynyk recently underwent a minimally invasive surgery on his left heel and ultrasound-guided tendon debridement.
Olynyk missed the final three games of the regular season with what was described as left Achilles tendinitis, so this surgery was likely to address that. Olynyk faces a recovery timetable of 3-4 months, so his status for Opening Night in 2025-26 shouldn't be in doubt. Olynyk, who is entering the final year of his contract, averaged 10.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 0.9 steals per game in his 20 appearances with the Pelicans after he was acquired via trade with Toronto.
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Pelicans' Kelly Olynyk: Out for Sunday
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Olynyk (Achilles) is out for Sunday's game against the Thunder.
Olynyk will end the season on the sidelines since he'll miss a third straight game with left Achilles tendinitis. The Pelicans were eliminated from playoff contention a while ago, so there's no point in risking the veteran forward. Olynyk ends the season with averages of 10.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 0.9 steals per game in his 20 starts with New Orleans since being traded from Toronto midway through the season.
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Pelicans' Kelly Olynyk: Out again Friday
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Olynyk (Achlles) will not play Friday against the Heat.
Olynyk will miss a second straight contest, and it's unclear if he'll be able to play in the final game of the season Sunday against the Thunder. Karlo Matkovic (hamstring) and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl could pick up the slack in the meantime.
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Pelicans' Kelly Olynyk: Won't play vs. Milwaukee
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Olynyk (Achilles) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bucks.
After a forgettable eight-point performance in Tuesday's loss to the Nets, Olynyk will be on the shelf for Thursday's game in Milwaukee due to an Achilles issue. The Pelicans will likely turn to Karlo Matkovic and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to help pick up the slack in the frontcourt.
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Pelicans' Kelly Olynyk: Questionable for Tuesday
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Olynyk is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Nets due to left Achilles tendonosis.
The veteran big man sat out Sunday's game against the Bucks for rest purposes, but he's now in danger of missing Tuesday's contest with an Achilles issue. Keion Brooks would likely draw the start at power forward against Brooklyn if Olynyk remains out, with Karlo Matkovic likely splitting the frontcourt reserve minutes with Jeremiah Robinson-Earl in this case.
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Pelicans' Kelly Olynyk: Available Sunday
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Olynyk (Achilles) is available for Sunday's game against the Hornets.
Olynyk will shake off a questionable tag due to left Achilles tendonosis and suit up Sunday. The veteran big man has played in seven consecutive games (all starts), averaging 10.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.3 steals across 27.3 minutes per contest.
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Pelicans' Kelly Olynyk: Iffy for Sunday
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Olynyk is questionable for Sunday's game against Charlotte with left Achilles tendonosis.
The Pelicans tend to be pretty cautious with their veteran players so that a maintenance day could be on the table here. If Olynyk is held out Sunday, guys like Karlo Matkovic and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl could step into larger roles.
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Pelicans' Kelly Olynyk: Teases triple-double Monday
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Olynyk recorded 14 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds, seven assists and three steals over 30 minutes during Monday's 112-99 victory over the 76ers.
The veteran center came within shouting distance of his first career triple-double but instead had to settle for his second double-double of the season. Olynyk's three pilfers were also a season-high mark. In six contests since returning from a two-game absence to attend to a personal matter, he's averaged 11.7 points, 5.3 boards, 4.8 assists, 1.2 steals, 0.8 threes and 0.7 blocks while shooting 64.4 percent from the floor.
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Pelicans' Kelly Olynyk: Decent stat line Friday
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Olynyk ended with 10 points (4-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal across 22 minutes during Friday's 134-93 loss to the Timberwolves.
Olynyk didn't miss a single shot from the field in this game and posted decent contributions in peripheral categories, but he didn't see a lot of time due to the score. Olynyk isn't expected to carry the Pelicans on offense in any given game, but the veteran, who regularly finds a way to stuff the stat sheet, should remain valuable in fantasy as long as he remains in a starting role.
