Kelly Olynyk Likely To Accept Player Option
Kelly Olynyk is expected to opt in to his $13.2 million player option for next season. The organization likely wants Olynyk to opt out of his player option, but he probably won't get $13 million per season elsewhere. The Heat have a bunch of forwards and head coach Erik Spoelstra enjoys playing small ball. Bringing back Olynyk would likely mean Meyers Leonard won't be re-signed by the organization. Olynyk won't have much fantasy value on the Heat, but his best chance of making the most money is sticking with the organization next season.
Source: Sun Sentinel
Miami Heat power forward Source: Sun Sentinel
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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New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Source: New Orleans Pelicans
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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