KELLY OLYNYK NEWS

Wembanyama leads San Antonio against New Orleans after 40-point game

San Antonio plays the New Orleans Pelicans after Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points in the Spurs' 125-92 win against the Dallas Mavericks

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

Won't play season opener Olynyk (heel) has been ruled out for Wednesday's season opener against the Mavericks, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Impact 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 on Bismack Biyombo and Luke Kornet in Olynyk's absence.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 19 • FOX SPORTS

Won't play Friday Olynyk (heel) is out for Friday's preseason finale against the Pacers, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Olynyk (heel) will not play in Monday's preseason game against the Pacers, Spurs commentator Jacob Tobey reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Olynyk (heel) will not play in Monday's preseason game against the Pacers, Spurs commentator Jacob Tobey reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Friday Olynyk (heel) will not play in Friday's preseason game against the Jazz, according to NBA reporter Matthew Tynan.

Impact Olynyk is still recovering from heel surgery that he underwent back in April. He remains without a timetable, though he's said to be targeting Opening Night on Oct. 22.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Olynyk (heel) has been ruled out for Wednesday's preseason game against the Heat, Dan Weiss of FanDuel Sports Network Southwest reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Monday Olynyk (heel) will not play in Monday's preseason game against the Guangzhou Loong-Lions, Dan Weiss of FanDuel Sports Network Southwest reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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JULY 21 • FANSIDED.COM

Three Trade Candidates Named for San Antonio Spurs The San Antonio Spurs have already had a productive offseason, adding backup centers Luke Kornet and Kelly Olynyk and re-signing point guard...

JULY 14 • SACBEE.COM

Jeremy Sochan's distraught reaction to Spurs trade paints sober reality The San Antonio Spurs traded for Kelly Olynyk, but lost Malaki Branham and Blake Wesley in the process, and Jeremy Sochan was not happy.

JULY 13 • AIRALAMO.COM

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JULY 13 • AIRALAMO.COM

Projected starting lineup and depth chart after Spurs trade for Kelly Olynyk The San Antonio Spurs will have plenty of options on their bench heading into next season after the moves they've made this summer.

JULY 13 • AIRALAMO.COM

Jeremy Sochan Delivers Verdict on Blockbuster Spurs Trade The San Antonio Spurs traded Blake Wesley and Malaki Branham to the Washington Wizards for Kelly Olynyk, and Jeremy Sochan was quick to drop...

JULY 9 • SACBEE.COM

Former Gonzaga star joining San Antonio Spurs after NBA trade Kelly Olynyk's tenure with the Washington Wizards came to an end Tuesday, two weeks after the team acquired the former Gonzaga star in a tra...

JULY 9 • SI.COM

Report: Wizards flip Kelly Olynyk to Spurs for players, pick Washington and Kelly Olynyk barely got to know one another, as the Wizards dealt the newly acquired big man to the San Antonio Spurs on Tues...

JULY 9 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Wizards flip Olynyk to Spurs for Branham, Wesley, 2026 second-rounder Kelly Olynyk’s tenure as a Wizard is already over. General manager Will Dawkins traded the 34-year-old to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday i...

JULY 9 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Kelly Olynyk on the move again, this time traded to San Antonio, AP source says

Kelly Olynyk is getting traded for the third time in five months

JULY 9 • Associated Press

Kelly Olynyk traded to San Antonio Shams Charania: The Washington Wizards are trading Kelly Olynyk to the San Antonio Spurs for Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley and a 2026 second-...

JULY 9 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

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JULY 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Traded to San Antonio The Wizards traded Olynyk (heel) to the Spurs for Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley and a 2026 second-round pick, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact 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.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Steve Kerr's Reaction to Warriors Veteran's Move to Pelicans The New Orleans Pelicans have had one of the most criticized offseasons in the NBA. They started things off by shipping out CJ McCollum and...

JULY 8 • SI.COM

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...

JULY 6 • THESTATE.COM