Kelly Olynyk Remains Out On Monday
2 years agoUtah Jazz forward/center Kelly Olynyk (ankle) will miss a seventh consecutive game Monday against Charlotte. He has been taken out by a left ankle sprain, and while there were initial hopes of him needing only a week to recover, it's now become clear that he isn't able to make a quick return. Olynyk has begun on-court work again, but he is expected to miss another week, at least. The injury has left the Jazz without a guy who does a bit of everything for the team. Olynyk has averaged 12.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.1 steals for the season. Walker Kessler has taken over the starter's job, drawing plenty of praise, although he struggled last time out against Brooklyn with a two-point, six-rebound effort. However, the 21-year-old rookie is in a great bounce-back spot on Monday, facing a team that has some of the worst defensive and rebounding numbers in the league against centers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report