KELLY OLYNYK NEWS

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 • SACBEE.COM

Olynyk scores season-high 26 points as Pelicans use fourth-quarter surge to beat Jazz 128-121

Kelly Olynyk scored a season-high 26 points and had nine rebounds and the New Orleans Pelicans used a 15-0 fourth-quarter run to defeat the Utah Jazz

MARCH 3 • Associated Press

Bol scores 25 points and Suns snap 3-game skid with 125-108 win over shorthanded Pelicans

Bol Bol scored 25 points, one shy of his career high, and the Phoenix Suns never trailed in defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 125-108 to snap a three-game skid

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Off injury report Friday Olynyk (rest) is off the injury report for Friday's game against the Suns.

Impact Olynyk is set to return to game action after sitting out of the first leg of the club's back-to-back set. The veteran big man has started in all three appearances with New Orleans, averaging 8.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists across 23.7 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Thursday Olynyk (rest) will not play Thursday against the Suns.

Impact Thursday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, so the veteran center will sit out in order to be fresh for the rematch Friday against Phoenix. With Olynyk sidelined, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Karlo Matkovic could see extended run.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Trey Murphy III scores 24 points, Zion Williamson adds 18 and the Pelicans beat the Spurs 109-103

Trey Murphy III scored 24 points, Zion Williamson added 18 and the New Orleans Pelicans completed a two-game home game sweep of the San Antonio Spurs, 109-103

FEBRUARY 26 • Associated Press

First double-double with NOLA Olynyk had 14 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 15 rebounds and two assists across 25 minutes during Sunday's 114-96 victory over San Antonio.

Impact The double-double was Olynyk's first of the season, while the 15 boards were his highest single-game total since April 2, 2023. The veteran big has seen a larger workload so far with the Pelicans that he had been getting with the Raptors, averaging 24.5 minutes in his first two starts for his new club, but with rookies centers Yves Missi and Karlo Matkovic both getting regular run right now, Olynyk's ceiling would seem to be capped.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Zion Williamson powers the Pelicans to a 114-96 comeback victory over the Spurs

Zion Williamson had 22 points and nine rebounds and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame a 17-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 114-96 on Sunday night to open a two-game set

FEBRUARY 24 • Associated Press

Scores four points in Pels debut Olynyk logged four points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds and three assists over 24 minutes during Friday's 111-103 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Olynyk played Friday for the first time since Feb. 5 and started alongside Zion Williamson and Yves Missi in the frontcourt. Though he didn't stand out on the stat sheet, Olynyk did manage to finish with a team-best plus-11 point differential, and his above-average passing ability as a big man should translate into better opportunities for Williamson, CJ McCollum and others.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Kyrie Irving scores 35 points to help the Mavericks beat the Pelicans 111-103 for 3rd straight win

Kyrie Irving scored 35 points, P

FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press

Starting Friday against Dallas Olynyk is in the Pelicans' starting lineup against the Mavericks on Friday, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Olynyk was traded by the Raptors to the Pelicans on Feb. 5 in a package centered around Brandon Ingram being sent to Toronto. Not only will Olynyk make his Pelicans debut Friday, but he'll be in the starting lineup alongside Zion Williamson and Yves Missi in the frontcourt. Olynyk is averaging 7.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists over 16.0 minutes per game this season.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to available for Friday Olynyk is set to make his debut with the Pelicans on Friday against Dallas.

Impact Olynyk was traded to New Orleans as a part of the deal that sent Brandon Ingram to the Raptors, and will play with his new team for the first time Friday. If Yves Missi (knee) doesn't play, Olynyk might end up in the starting lineup.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

McCollum leads New Orleans against Dallas after 43-point outing

New Orleans takes on the Dallas Mavericks after CJ McCollum scored 43 points in the Pelicans' 140-133 overtime victory over the Sacramento Kings

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Won't debut Thursday Olynyk (recently traded) is out for Thursday's game versus the Kings.

Impact Olynyk will remain out after being traded from the Raptors to the Pelicans. The veteran big man's next chance to suit up will come after the All-Star break against the Mavericks on Feb. 21.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans face the Kings on 10-game slide

New Orleans looks to end its 10-game skid when the New Orleans Pelicans play Sacramento

FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

Ellis' 27 points off the bench helps the Kings hold on to beat Williamson and the Pelicans 119-111

Keon Ellis hit seven 3-pointers during a 27-point performance, Zach LaVine scored 20 of his 23 points in the second half, and the Sacramento Kings beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119...

FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

Pelicans' brass doubling down on Zion Williamson's upside

The New Orleans Pelicans are doubling down on injury-plagued, sixth-year pro Zion Williamson, hoping he can be a more reliable and productive centerpiece in the years to come

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

Brandon Ingram gets $120 million extension from Raptors shortly after being acquired

Brandon Ingram has a $120 million extension from the Toronto Raptors before ever playing a game for them

FEBRUARY 11 • Associated Press

Won't go Wednesday Olynyk (recently traded) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Kings.

Impact Olynyk is not with his new team yet after having been acquired by the Pelicans via trade last Wednesday. His last chance to debut before the All-Star break will come in Thursday's rematch against the Kings.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans hosts Sacramento after DeRozan's 42-point performance

Sacramento visits the New Orleans Pelicans after DeMar DeRozan scored 42 points in the Kings' 129-128 overtime win over the Dallas Mavericks

FEBRUARY 11 • Associated Press

Out for Monday Olynyk (recently traded) is out for Monday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Olynyk has yet to debut for New Orleans since being acquired via trade Wednesday. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Kings.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE