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 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
February 13, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans center
Kelly Olynyk will not make his debut with the Pelicans on Thursday when the team takes on the Sacramento Kings for the second day in a row. Olynyk averaged 15.6 minutes per game off the bench in Toronto before being traded to New Orleans as part of the deal that sent
Brandon Ingram to the Raptors. Olynyk's role with his new team is still uncertain, but while he's out Thursday along with
Zion Williamson (conditioning), there will be plenty of minutes and usage available for
Yves Missi,
Karlo Matkovic,
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, and
Javonte Green.
--Zach Thompson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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