Kelly Olynyk News, Rumors, Updates - San Antonio Spurs

Former Raptors big man is falling apart with no sign of recovery The Toronto Raptors knew Kelly Olynyk's decline was coming, but nobody expected him to fall out of a contender’s rotation entirely.

6 DAYS AGO • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Spurs' trade deadline plan for Kelly Olynyk is painfully obvious Despite an unwavering skillset, Kelly Olynyk has found himself outside the Spurs' rotation. The writing is on the wall for his future in San...

JANUARY 7 • AIRALAMO.COM

Deni Avdija has triple-double to power Trail Blazers past Spurs, 115-110

Deni Avdija had 29 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, Donovan Clingan added a career-high 24 points along with 12 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the San Antonio Spur...

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Wembanyama's MRI shows no ligament damage in hyperextended knee; All-Star to miss Spurs-Pacers game

The San Antonio Spurs say an MRI showed center Victor Wembanyama sustained no ligament damage in his injured left knee, and their All-Star center will not play Friday in Indiana

JANUARY 1 • Associated Press

Back in rotation Wednesday Olynyk chipped in one point (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal across 11 minutes during Wednesday's 134-132 win over the Knicks.

Impact Olynyk moved back into the rotation, playing double-digit minutes for the first time in his past five appearances. With Victor Wembanyama (knee) going down once again, Olynyk was called upon to play some backup center minutes. If Wembanyama is forced to miss time, those in deeper formats might want to keep an eye on Olynyk's short-term role.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Spurs' Wembanyama doesn't expect to miss time after hyperextending knee in win over Knicks

San Antonio center Victor Wembanyama left Wednesday night’s rematch with the New York Knicks in the fourth quarter after suffering an apparent left leg injury, but returned to the...

JANUARY 1 • Associated Press

Muted role continues Olynyk racked up one point (1-2 FT), one assist and one steal across two minutes during Tuesday's 130-110 victory over the Thunder.

Impact Olynyk continues to be used sparingly, playing fewer than 10 minutes for the fifth straight game, two of which he failed to touch the floor. Despite having a fantasy-friendly game, Olynyk is simply out of his depth in San Antonio. He would need multiple injuries to other players to have any chance of putting up sustainable value.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • AIRALAMO.COM

Season-high 11 points in win Olynyk chipped in 11 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two steals across 15 minutes during Monday's 135-132 victory over New Orleans.

Impact The Spurs continue to limit the minutes of Olynyk, who had his start to the season delayed by heel surgery. Victor Wembanyama (calf) is traveling with the team ahead of Wednesday's showdown with the Lakers, so Olynyk appears to be clinging to fantasy relevance. The veteran center has averaged 4.7 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 11.0 minutes per night across 13 games this season.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reduced role continues Olynyk ended Friday's 130-117 loss to the Cavaliers with one point (1-2 FT) and one rebound in six minutes.

Impact Olynyk managed just six minutes, despite the fact that San Antonio was without both of its primary center options. He has now played a total of nine minutes in the past three games, and can be clearly ignored in just about every fantasy format.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fox scores 37 points to lead Spurs past Trail Blazers 115-102 in NBA Cup game

De’Aaron Fox had 37 points and eight assists as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 115-102 in an NBA Cup group stage game

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

All around effort in win 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.

Impact Olynyk saw extended run due to the absence of Victor Wembanyama (calf) and added value in multiple categories while also 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.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Olynyk (heel) will be available to play Saturday against the Pelicans, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Impact Olynyk will be available to play spot minutes behind Victor Wembanyama on Saturday, but as long as Wemby is healthy, Olynyk won't see enough floor time to make an impact in fantasy leagues. Leave him on the wire.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Saturday Olynyk (heel) is questionable to play in Saturday's game against the Pelicans, Stephen Michael of Lone Star Sports Journal reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available Friday Olynyk (heel) is available for Friday's game against Houston, per NBA reporter Matthew Tynan.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Friday Olynyk (heel) is questionable to play in Friday's game against Houston, per NBA reporter Matthew Tynan.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Light role in team debut 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Wednesday Olynyk (heel) will be available to play Wednesday against the Lakers.

Impact 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. Leave him on the waiver wire.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Olynyk (heel) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Impact This is the first time that Olynyk has received the questionable tag, which implies progress. If he is able to make his regular-season debut Wednesday night, he'll likely have some heavy minutes restrictions, so he's not worth grabbing in fantasy leagues.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers face the Spurs on 4-game win streak

Los Angeles faces San Antonio looking to continue its four-game win streak

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Spurs rookie Dylan Harper sidelined with calf strain, team announces

San Antonio rookie Dylan Harper will be out indefinitely with a left calf strain, the team announced Monday

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Out against Suns Olynyk (heel) will not play Sunday against the Suns, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Impact Olynyk hasn't logged an appearance with his new team yet and remains without a timetable for a return.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

San Antonio plays Phoenix on 5-game win streak

San Antonio is looking to extend its five-game win streak with a victory over Phoenix

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Led by Wembanyama, youthful Spurs on verge of setting best start in franchise history

The San Antonio Spurs can open the season 5-0 for the first time in franchise history

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play vs. Miami Olynyk (heel) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Heat.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Deni Avdija has triple-double to power Trail Blazers past Spurs, 115-110

Wembanyama's MRI shows no ligament damage in hyperextended knee; All-Star to miss Spurs-Pacers game

Spurs' Wembanyama doesn't expect to miss time after hyperextending knee in win over Knicks

Fox scores 37 points to lead Spurs past Trail Blazers 115-102 in NBA Cup game

Lakers face the Spurs on 4-game win streak

Spurs rookie Dylan Harper sidelined with calf strain, team announces

San Antonio plays Phoenix on 5-game win streak

Led by Wembanyama, youthful Spurs on verge of setting best start in franchise history