Olynyk provided five points (2-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt), six rebounds and eight assists across 18 minutes during Sunday's 123-110 win over the Kings.
Olynyk saw extended run due to the absence of Victor Wembanyama (calf) and added value in multiple categories while drilling his only three-point attempt. While he will likely not have a consistent role moving forward if Wembanyama is healthy, Olynyk has shown he is capable of filling in as the backup center in the event of injury.
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Spurs' Kelly Olynyk: Available to play
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Olynyk (heel) will be available to play Saturday against the Pelicans, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Olynyk will be available to play spot minutes behind Victor Wembanyama on Saturday. However, as long as Wembanyama is healthy, Olynyk isn't likely to see enough minutes to make an impact in fantasy leagues.
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Spurs' Kelly Olynyk: Questionable Saturday
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Olynyk (heel) is questionable to play in Saturday's game against the Pelicans, Stephen Michael of Lone Star Sports Journal reports.
Olynyk has played in only two games this season with his new team, as he continues to recover from surgery on his left heel. If he's ruled out, the next chance he has to play will be Monday against the Bulls.
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Spurs' Kelly Olynyk: Available Friday
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Olynyk (heel) is available for Friday's game against Houston, per NBA reporter Matthew Tynan.
Olynyk will suit up for the first half of this back-to-back for the Spurs. The veteran big man is set to handle the backup center role behind Victor Wembanyama on Friday. Still, Olynyk is in danger of being held out for Saturday's game against New Orleans.
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Spurs' Kelly Olynyk: Iffy for Friday
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Olynyk (heel) is questionable to play in Friday's game against Houston, per NBA reporter Matthew Tynan.
Olynyk missed the first few weeks of the season due to offseason heel surgery, so it's not a shock that the Spurs are considering giving him Friday night off with a short turnaround looming Saturday against the Pelicans. If the veteran center is unavailable, Bismack Biyombo would likely rejoin the rotation after not playing in Wednesday's loss to the Lakers.
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Spurs' Kelly Olynyk: Light role in team debut
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Olynyk (heel) produced four points (2-2 FG), four rebounds and three assists across nine minutes in Wednesday's 118-116 loss to the Lakers.
Olynyk was cleared to make his season and Spurs debut Wednesday after completing his recovery from left heel surgery, which he underwent back in April. Though he was part of head coach Mitch Johnson's 10-man rotation, Olynyk could be the odd man out once Luke Kornet (ankle) makes his return to action. Even the limited minute count he saw Wednesday might have been somewhat inflated, as all of Victor Wembanyama, Jeremy Sochan and Harrison Barnes contended with foul trouble during the contest.
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Spurs' Kelly Olynyk: Available to play Wednesday
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Olynyk (heel) will be available to play Wednesday against the Lakers.
Considering Olynyk missed all of training camp and the preseason while recovering from heel surgery, he'll likely have some heavy minutes restrictions in his first game of the season.
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Spurs' Kelly Olynyk: Questionable for Wednesday
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Olynyk (heel) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
This is the first time that Olynyk has received the questionable tag, which implies progress. If he can make his regular-season debut Wednesday night, he'll likely have some heavy minutes restrictions, so he's not worth grabbing in fantasy leagues.
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Spurs' Kelly Olynyk: Out against Suns
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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.
