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KELLY OLYNYK
8.7 PPG •
4.7 RPG •
2.9 APG
8.7 PPG
4.7 RPG
2.9 APG
Wizards acquire CJ McCollum, others in 3-team trade The Washington Wizards completed a three-team trade on Sunday, acquiring guard CJ McCollum, center/forward Kelly Olynyk and forward Cam Whit...
13 HOURS AGO • THESTATE.COM
Whitmore getting traded from Rockets to Wizards, Huff going from Grizzlies to Pacers, AP sources say
Cam Whitmore is going back to his home area after being traded by the Houston Rockets to the Washington Wizards for a pair of second-round picks, a person with knowledge of the dea...1 DAY AGO
The Latest: Round 1 of the NBA draft closes with a run on traded picks
Cooper Flagg is headed to the Dallas Mavericks as the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA draftJUNE 25
Wizards trade Poole, Bey to Pelicans for McCollum, Olynyk The Wizards’ offseason is in full swing. The franchise traded guard Jordan Poole and forward Saddiq Bey to the New Orleans Pelicans in excha...
JUNE 24 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Report: Pelicans send CJ McCollum to Washington for Jordan Poole in 4-player deal Jordan Poole and Saddiq Bey are headed from the Washington Wizards to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for CJ McCollum and Kelly Olynyk...
JUNE 24 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Pelicans trade McCollum and Olynyk to the Wizards for Poole and Bey, AP source says
The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to trade veteran guard CJ McCollum, center Kelly Olynyk and a future second-round pick to the Washington Wizards for guard Jordan Poole, wing S...JUNE 24
Traded to Washington Olynyk (heel) was traded to the Wizards on Tuesday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
Impact Olynyk was traded along with CJ McCollum (foot) to the Wizards in exchange for Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey and the No. 40 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. 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.
JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Poole heading to New Orleans Shams Charania: The New Orleans Pelicans are trading CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk and a future second-round pick to the Washington Wizards for...
JUNE 24 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Celtics land Kelly Olynyk comp from Michigan in new mock draft | Sporting News The Boston Celtics could snag a versatile, shooting big man at the end of the first round of the draft.
JUNE 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Kelly Olynyk, Bruce Brown no longer a lock to return to New Orleans? It’s also worth noting that while former executive David Griffin wanted to re-sign unrestricted free agent Bruce Brown and keep center Kelly...
MAY 14 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Undergoes heel surgery The Pelicans announced Monday that Olynyk recently underwent a minimally invasive surgery on his left heel and ultrasound-guided tendon debridement.
Impact 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.
APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE
On this day: Kelly Olynyk, Gabe Pruitt, Jack Foley born; 'Celtic Pride' debuts On this day, Kelly Olynyk, Gabe Pruitt, and Jack Foley were born, and the film 'Celtic Pride' came out.
APRIL 19 • USATODAY.COM
Out for Sunday Olynyk (Achilles) is out for Sunday's game against the Thunder.
Impact 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.
APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE
Oklahoma City plays New Orleans on 3-game win streak
Oklahoma City comes into a matchup with New Orleans as winners of three games in a rowAPRIL 12
Adebayo has 23 points and 12 rebounds as the Heat pound the Pelicans 153-104.
Bam Adebayo had 23 points and 12 rebounds and the Miami Heat defeated reeling and injury-depleted New Orleans 153-104 in what became the Pelicans’ most lopsided regular season loss...APRIL 12
Out again Friday Olynyk (Achlles) will not play Friday against the Heat.
Impact 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.
APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE
New Orleans faces Miami, seeks to halt 5-game slide
New Orleans looks to break its five-game skid when the New Orleans Pelicans play MiamiAPRIL 11
Won't play vs. Milwaukee Olynyk (Achilles) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bucks.
Impact 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.
APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Tuesday Olynyk (Achilles) is available for Tuesday's game against the Nets.
Impact Left Achilles tendonosis won't stop Olynyk from suiting up Tuesday, and the veteran big man will be returning from a one-game absence Sunday against the Bucks. Olynyk has been a steady contributor over his last 10 appearances (all starts), during which he's averaged 11.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.5 blocks in 25.8 minutes while shooting 55.3 percent from the floor.
APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Tuesday Olynyk is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Nets due to left Achilles tendonosis.
Impact The veteran big man sat out Saturday'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.
APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE
New Orleans visits Brooklyn on 4-game road slide
New Orleans will look to end its four-game road skid when the Pelicans face BrooklynAPRIL 7
Gary Trent Jr.'s 29 points and Brook Lopez's double-double help the Bucks top the Pelicans 111-107
Gary Trent Jr. scored a season-high 29 points, and the Milwaukee Bucks improved their hold on fifth place in the Eastern Conference by defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 111-107APRIL 7
Milwaukee faces New Orleans on 3-game win streak
Milwaukee comes into a matchup with New Orleans as winners of three straight gamesAPRIL 6
Won't play vs. Milwaukee Olynyk (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Impact Olynyk will not be available for the Pelicans on Sunday due to rest reasons. The veteran big man's next chance to return to the floor for New Orleans will be Tuesday against the Nets.
APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE
