KELLY OLYNYK NEWS

Iffy for Sunday Olynyk is questionable for Sunday's game against Charlotte with left Achilles tendonosis.

Impact The Pelicans tend to be pretty cautious with their veteran players, so 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.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Teases triple-double Monday 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.

Impact 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, and 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.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans use balanced scoring to send the 76ers to their 5th straight loss, 112-99

Karlo Matkovic had a season-high 19 points and eight assists, Antonio Reeves had five 3-pointers and 17 points and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-99

MARCH 25 • Associated Press

Holland has big final quarter and scores season-high 26 points to lead Pistons over Pelicans 136-130

Ron Holland II scored 14 of his season-high 26 points in the fourth quarter, and the Detroit Pistons beat CJ McCollum and the New Orleans Pelicans 136-130

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Decent stat line Friday 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.

Impact 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 nature of the game. Olynyk isn't expected to carry the Pelicans on offense on 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.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Monday Olynyk (finger) is available for Monday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Olynyk popped up on Sunday's injury report due to a left finger sprain, but the issue isn't severe enough for him to miss Monday's game. He's coming off a well-rounded game against the Spurs on Saturday, finshing with 14 points, seven assists, six rebounds and one steal over 31 minutes.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Working through finger sprain Olynyk is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Detroit due to a left finger sprain.

Impact Olynyk may have picked up the injury during the Pelicans' loss to the Spurs on Saturday. Karlo Matkovic, Bruce Brown and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl would stand to see their minutes increase if Olynyk is unable to play Monday. Olynyk has averaged 10.6 points, 7.1 rebounds and 3.8 assists over 25.8 minutes per game since the All-Star break.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Excels in spot start Olynyk accumulated 14 points (7-12 FG), six rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Saturday's 119-115 loss to the Spurs.

Impact Olynyk filled in for Zion Williamson (personal) and posted a solid stat line. The veteran big man has occasionally popped with impressive totals since joining the Pelicans, but the standout performances have been limited to spot starts and cleanup work. Although the Pelicans were forced to part with Brandon Ingram as a result of Olynyk's trade, New Orleans also received two draft picks from the Raptors and appear to have gotten the better half of the deal. Although Yves Missi, Karlo Metkovic and Mo Bamba are above Olynyk on the depth chart at center, he's very capable of manning the four as he did during Saturday's loss.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Vassell scores 22 points and Spurs hold off Pelicans, who were without Williamson

Devin Vassell scored 22 points and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-115

MARCH 16 • Associated Press

Starting Saturday vs. SAS Olynyk is in the Pelicans' starting lineup against the Spurs on Saturday.

Impact Olynyk missed the Pelicans' last two games while attending to a personal matter, but he'll return Saturday and enter the starting lineup for Zion Williamson (personal). Olynyk has averaged 10.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists over 25.2 minutes per game since the All-Star break.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Murphy and the Pelicans visit conference foe San Antonio

New Orleans faces San Antonio for a Western Conference matchup Saturday

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Set to play against San Antonio Olynyk (personal) is available for Saturday's game versus the Spurs.

Impact Olynyk will return to action Thursday after missing New Orleans' previous two contests due to personal reasons. Olynyk has started in his last 10 appearances and averaged 10.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 25.2 minutes.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Thursday Olynyk (personal) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Magic.

Impact Olynyk will miss a second straight game for the Pelicans for personal reasons. The next opportunity for the veteran big man to get back on the floor for New Orleans will be Saturday against the Spurs.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans plays Orlando in non-conference showdown

Orlando heads to New Orleans for a non-conference matchup

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Zion Williamson has triple-double to lead Pelicans past Clippers 127-120

Zion Williamson had 22 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans snapped a four-game slide with a 127-120 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Not playing Tuesday Olynyk (rest) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Olynyk has started in eight of the Pelicans' last nine games and has averaged 10.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists over 25.2 minutes per game over that span. He'll observe Tuesday's game from the sidelines and should be back on the floor for Thursday's bout against Orlando. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Karlo Matkovic should see an uptick in playing time Tuesday due to Olynyk's absence.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Morant and Bane help Grizzlies hang on to beat Pelicans 107-104

Ja Morant scored 32 points and Desmond Bane added 30 to lead the Memphis Grizzlies past the New Orleans Pelicans 107-104

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

Fails to score in loss Olynyk provided zero points (0-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six rebounds, six assists and two blocks across 22 minutes during Saturday's 146-117 loss to the Rockets.

Impact Olynyk failed to score for the first time since arriving in New Orleans. Although he has been able to carve out a starting role for his new team, he typically plays no more than about 25 minutes on any given night. He is yet to play in both games of a back-to-back set for the Pelicans meaning there is a chance he sits out against the Grizzlies on Sunday.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans, Raptors discussed RJ Barrett trade during Brandon Ingram talks RJ Barrett was discussed in trade talks for Brandon Ingram with New Orleans, but the Pelicans preferred the expiring contract of Bruce Brown...

MARCH 3 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Pair of Former Zags Thriving After Getting Dealt at NBA Trade Deadline Kelly Olynyk and Zach Collins are each thriving on new clubs after the NBA trade deadline.

MARCH 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Puts up another gem Olynyk closed Sunday's 128-121 victory over the Jazz with 26 points (10-14 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-5 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and one steal over 26 minutes.

Impact Olynyk is making quite the impact with his new team, and there's no reason he can't keep it going with the amount of injuries in New Orleans. Over his last four outings, Olynyk has earned a long look in fantasy formats with averages of 14.3 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 0.5 steals and 1.3 three-pointers in 25.2 minutes.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans use big 4th-quarter run to rally past Jazz Kelly Olynyk netted a season-high 26 points, one of four New Orleans players who scored at least 20 points as the Pelicans earned a 127-121...

MARCH 3 • KANSASCITY.COM