March 17, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans forward/center
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.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: New Orleans Pelicans
March 17, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans center/forward
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.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
March 13, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans forward/center
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.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
March 11, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans forward/center
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.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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