Kelly Olynyk Posts Double-Double Saturday
Kelly Olynyk was able to get ample playing time with Hassan Whiteside (hip) out Saturday night against the Washington Wizards. With teammate Bam Adebayo in foul trouble and Miami holding a large lead for most of the game, Olynyk picked up a double-double off the bench with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Olynyk also pitched in two assists, two blocks and a steal in 22 minutes. Olynyk has been quietly productive in the second unit over his past five games, showing his ability to contribute across the stat sheet. Miami will face off against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night and if Whiteside is still sidelined, Olynyk would jump into the streaming conversation for those in need of a versatile big man.
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Kelly Olynyk Cleared To Play Monday
Kelly Olynyk (finger) will be active on Monday against the Detroit Pistons. The versatile veteran is dealing with a sprained finger, but the team has upgraded Olynyk's status from questionable to available. Since acquiring him from the Toronto Raptors, New Orleans has regularly used Olynyk as a starter. The 33-year-old is averaging 10.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 3.8 assists with his new squad.
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Kelly Olynyk Tagged As Questionable On Monday
Kelly Olynyk (finger) is dealing with a sprained finger and has been tagged as questionable for Monday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Yves Missi (ankle) and Zion Williamson (personal) are also considered questionable for this contest, so the Pelicans could be very thin in the frontcourt if everyone is ruled out. If Olynyk can't play, Missi would take over the starting spot if he's cleared. On the other hand, Karlo Matkovic and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl would get a big bump in opportunities. Matkovic has received the most time on the court though and registered a double-double in their last game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
New Orleans Pelicans center/forward Source: NBA Injury Report
Kelly Olynyk Misses Second Consecutive Game Thursday
Kelly Olynyk (personal) will not play in Thursday's matchup against the Orlando Magic. Olynyk missed Tuesday's clash against the Los Angeles Clippers for rest purposes and has now been ruled out for personal reasons. Bruce Brown stepped into the starting unit in Olynyk's absence on Tuesday, producing 12 points, five rebounds, and five assists in 30 minutes. Karlo Matkovic and Mo Bamba filled the frontcourt minutes off the bench, with the latter making his team debut. Though he went scoreless, Bamba collected seven rebounds. Matkovic was far more active offensively, finishing with 15 points, four rebounds, and two blocks.
Source: NBA Injury Report
New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Source: NBA Injury Report
Kelly Olynyk Resting Against Clippers
Kelly Olynyk (rest) will not suit up for Tuesday's tilt against the Los Angeles Clippers. The veteran will be rested after he logged a season-high 31 minutes in Sunday's matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. Olynyk has played well as a starter lately, averaging 11.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in March. His absence opens up playing time for Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Karlo Markovic. The latter is coming off one of his best performances of the season, as Markovic bagged a 13-point, 11-rebound double-double against the Grizzlies.
Source: NBA Injury Report
New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Source: NBA Injury Report
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