Olynyk (Achilles) is out for Sunday's game against the Thunder. Olynyk will end the season on the sidelines since he'll miss a third straight game with left Achilles tendinitis. The Pelicans were eliminated from playoff contention a while ago, so there's no point in risking the veteran forward. Olynyk ends the season with averages of 10.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 0.9 steals per game in his 20 starts with New Orleans since being traded from Toronto midway through the season.

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Status
OUT - Achilles - Tendinitis Expected Return: 2025-10-01Previous game (@ BKN 4/8)
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2024-25 Season Stats

Kelly Olynyk Career Stats
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Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL10.25.22.50.50.8Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2024-25 44 22 20.3 8.7 4.7 2.9 0.4 0.8 1.7 2 0 0.8 1.8 41.8% 2.3 4.3 53.4% 3.0 6.1 50.0% 1.9 2.5 76.9% 1.4 3.3 2.8 1.7 -58 60.9% 2023-24 78 27 22.6 9.8 5.3 4.4 0.4 0.9 1.9 6 0 0.8 2.0 38.7% 2.8 4.4 63.2% 3.5 6.4 55.5% 1.9 2.3 83.3% 1.4 3.9 2.9 2.3 -262 66.1% 2022-23 68 68 28.6 12.5 6.2 3.7 0.5 0.9 2.5 9 0 1.4 3.5 39.4% 2.7 4.7 57.6% 4.1 8.2 49.9% 2.9 3.4 85.3% 1.2 5.0 3.4 1.5 +14 64.3% 2021-22 40 1 19.1 9.1 4.4 2.8 0.5 0.8 1.5 1 0 1.0 3.0 33.6% 2.2 4.2 52.7% 3.2 7.2 44.8% 1.7 2.2 77.5% 1.4 3.1 2.5 1.9 -70 56.1% 2020-21 70 62 28.5 13.5 7.0 2.9 0.6 1.1 1.8 12 0 1.8 5.3 34.2% 3.0 4.7 64.1% 4.8 10.0 48.4% 2.1 2.5 82.9% 1.2 5.7 3.0 1.6 -100 61.0% 2019-20 67 9 19.4 8.2 4.6 1.7 0.3 0.7 1.1 3 0 1.4 3.5 40.6% 1.3 2.4 54.3% 2.7 5.9 46.2% 1.3 1.5 86.0% 0.7 3.9 2.6 1.6 +60 62.1% 2018-19 79 36 22.9 10.0 4.7 1.8 0.5 0.7 1.4 4 0 1.4 4.0 35.4% 1.9 3.1 60.4% 3.3 7.1 46.3% 1.9 2.3 82.2% 0.9 3.8 2.3 1.2 +106 61.0% 2017-18 76 22 23.4 11.5 5.7 2.7 0.5 0.8 1.9 7 0 1.4 3.7 37.9% 2.8 4.7 59.0% 4.2 8.4 49.7% 1.8 2.3 77.0% 1.2 4.5 2.9 1.4 +231 61.2% 2016-17 75 6 21.0 9.0 4.8 2.0 0.4 0.6 1.3 0 0 0.9 2.6 35.4% 2.6 4.2 60.8% 3.5 6.8 51.2% 1.2 1.6 73.2% 1.0 3.8 2.8 1.5 +0 60.3% 2015-16 69 8 20.2 10.0 4.1 1.5 0.5 0.8 1.1 0 0 1.2 3.0 40.5% 2.4 5.0 48.6% 3.7 8.1 45.5% 1.4 1.9 75.0% 1.0 3.0 2.4 1.4 +0 56.1% 2014-15 64 13 22.2 10.3 4.7 1.7 0.6 1.0 1.5 0 0 1.0 2.7 34.9% 3.0 5.5 53.8% 3.9 8.3 47.5% 1.5 2.1 68.4% 1.4 3.3 3.3 1.1 +0 55.8% 2013-14 70 9 20.0 8.7 5.2 1.6 0.4 0.5 1.5 0 0 0.6 1.6 35.1% 2.8 5.5 50.0% 3.3 7.2 46.6% 1.4 1.7 81.1% 2.0 3.2 3.2 1.0 +0 54.6% Career 80028322.510.25.22.50.50.81.64401.23.137.1%2.54.456.7%3.67.548.6%1.72.279.6%1.23.92.91.5-7960.1% -
Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL7.93.51.60.60.6Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2019-20 17 0 15.2 7.6 4.6 1.1 0.5 0.2 0.8 0 0 1.0 2.9 34.7% 1.6 2.7 60.9% 2.6 5.6 47.4% 1.4 1.6 82.1% 0.8 3.9 2.1 1.5 +53 60.6% 2017-18 5 0 29.2 12.8 4.6 3.8 1.2 1.4 1.6 0 0 1.6 3.8 42.1% 2.6 5.0 52.0% 4.2 8.8 47.7% 2.8 4.0 70.0% 1.4 3.2 3.8 2.4 -12 60.6% 2016-17 18 2 20.4 9.2 3.2 1.9 0.8 0.7 1.2 0 0 0.8 2.6 31.9% 2.7 4.3 62.8% 3.6 6.9 51.2% 1.2 1.7 73.3% 0.8 2.4 2.6 1.5 +0 59.7% 2015-16 4 0 8.0 0.5 1.0 0.8 0.0 0.3 1.0 0 0 0.0 0.8 0.0% 0.3 1.5 16.7% 0.3 2.3 11.1% 0.0 0.0 0.0% 0.5 0.5 1.3 0.8 +0 11.1% 2014-15 4 0 13.3 4.5 1.3 0.5 0.5 0.5 1.0 0 0 0.8 1.5 50.0% 1.0 1.8 57.1% 1.8 3.3 53.8% 0.3 0.5 50.0% 0.5 0.8 3.0 0.5 +0 64.8% Career 48217.87.93.51.60.60.61.1000.92.634.7%2.03.458.6%2.96.048.3%1.31.775.0%0.82.72.51.5+4159.0%

Kelly Olynyk
Season Stats
Previous Game (@ BKN 4/8)
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF4420.38.74.72.91.72.82024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB4.73.31.42024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL0.40.82024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%50.0%53.4%41.8%76.9%60.9%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2-581.702

Kelly Olynyk
Game Log
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PreseasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%10/6W 125-981110530015240.0%11100.0%6350.0%3266.7%053.0+831268.3%
Preseason Totals 11.710.05.03.00.00.01.05.02.040.0%1.01.0100.0%6.03.050.0%3.02.066.7%0.05.03.0+83.015.068.3% -
Regular SeasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%4/8L 119-11421813100100.0%4125.0%5120.0%8675.0%100.0-213846.9%4/4L 124-108221232102100.0%7457.1%8450.0%6466.7%211.0-154956.4%4/2L 114-9825124301122100.0%5240.0%7457.1%4250.0%133.0+011568.5%3/30W 98-94201362023000.0%9555.6%9555.6%4375.0%330.7-421560.4%3/28L 111-9528662022200.0%500.0%700.0%66100.0%241.0-36531.1%3/24W 112-9930141170342150.0%6466.7%8562.5%33100.0%381.8+323175.1%3/23L 136-1302410582053133.3%4375.0%7457.1%2150.0%231.6-861663.5%3/21L 134-9322103401311100.0%33100.0%44100.0%2150.0%121.3-12214102.5%3/19W 119-11529134011211100.0%7571.4%8675.0%000.0%220.0-541181.3%3/17L 127-81239331113133.3%3266.7%6350.0%22100.0%033.0-1031165.4%3/15L 119-115301467012000.0%12758.3%12758.3%000.0%243.5+1652058.3%3/9L 107-104311244021300.0%44100.0%7457.1%6466.7%134.0+1041662.2%3/8L 146-11722066202100.0%400.0%500.0%000.0%063.0-9160.0%3/6L 109-972285210211100.0%4125.0%5240.0%4375.0%231.0+94859.2%3/4L 136-1152711421122150.0%7342.9%9444.4%22100.0%221.0-114855.7%3/2W 128-1212626940114375.0%10770.0%141071.4%5360.0%364.0+1913580.2%2/28L 125-1082611750013133.3%7457.1%10550.0%000.0%075.0-341455.0%2/25W 109-103236123111200.0%4125.0%6116.7%5480.0%573.0-631736.6%2/23W 114-9625141520052150.0%5360.0%7457.1%6583.3%5100.4+2122372.6%2/21L 111-10323433001200.0%4250.0%6233.3%000.0%033.0+113333.3%2/5L 138-107249720105120.0%6233.3%11327.3%22100.0%340.0-225537.9%2/4L 121-1152111930023133.3%44100.0%7571.4%000.0%361.5-251478.6%2/2W 115-10817412002000.0%4250.0%4250.0%000.0%011.0-42250.0%1/23W 122-1191311450112150.0%22100.0%4375.0%44100.0%045.0+212095.5%1/21W 109-9322123341522100.0%4250.0%6466.7%4250.0%120.6+3941277.3%1/17L 130-1121915420114250.0%33100.0%7571.4%6350.0%132.0-1031777.8%1/15W 110-971773400011100.0%200.0%3133.3%44100.0%120.0+621273.5%1/13W 104-10110222101000.0%2150.0%2150.0%000.0%022.0-101450.0%1/11L 123-11414425001100.0%22100.0%3266.7%000.0%205.0+13766.7%1/9L 132-1266001001000.0%000.0%000.0%000.0%001.0+0110.0%1/8L 112-9817740011100.0%33100.0%4375.0%11100.0%130.0+511078.8%1/6L 128-10410312010100.0%3133.3%4125.0%2150.0%010.0+11330.7%1/3L 106-9714621011000.0%3266.7%3266.7%22100.0%201.0+12677.3%1/1W 130-1131372110011100.0%22100.0%33100.0%000.0%020.0+1011116.7%12/31L 125-7195100002150.0%3133.3%5240.0%000.0%100.0-251350.0%12/29L 136-10711662004100.0%3133.3%4125.0%44100.0%330.5-14452.1%12/26L 155-1262314550024250.0%5480.0%9666.7%000.0%052.5-821777.8%12/23L 139-1251863200122100.0%100.0%3266.7%000.0%032.0+747100.0%12/22L 114-110248941254250.0%4125.0%8337.5%000.0%270.8-251250.0%12/19L 101-9417865002100.0%4250.0%5240.0%44100.0%152.5+641459.2%12/16L 122-12113731022100.0%5240.0%6233.3%4375.0%030.5-75545.1%12/12L 114-10411042020300.0%300.0%600.0%200.0%040.0-4100.0%12/9L 113-10814641112100.0%7342.9%8337.5%000.0%310.5-152337.5%12/7L 125-11814134102133100.0%000.0%33100.0%44100.0%131.0+1022136.6%
Regular Season Totals 20.28.74.72.90.40.81.71.80.841.8%4.32.353.4%6.13.050.0%2.51.976.9%1.43.31.7-582.814.360.9%

Kelly Olynyk Player Profile
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Kelly Olynyk Latest News
Out for Sunday

Olynyk (Achilles) is out for Sunday's game against the Thunder. Olynyk will end the season on the sidelines since he'll miss a third straight game with left Achilles tendinitis. The Pelicans were eliminated from playoff contention a while ago, so there's no point in risking the veteran forward. Olynyk ends the season with averages of 10.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 0.9 steals per game in his 20 starts with New Orleans since being traded from Toronto midway through the season.
Out again Friday

Olynyk (Achlles) will not play Friday against the Heat. Olynyk will miss a second straight contest, and it's unclear if he'll be able to play in the final game of the season Sunday against the Thunder. Karlo Matkovic (hamstring) and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl could pick up the slack in the meantime.
Won't play vs. Milwaukee

Olynyk (Achilles) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bucks. After a forgettable eight-point performance in Tuesday's loss to the Nets, Olynyk will be on the shelf for Thursday's game in Milwaukee due to an Achilles issue. The Pelicans will likely turn to Karlo Matkovic and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to help pick up the slack in the frontcourt.
Good to go Tuesday

Olynyk (Achilles) is available for Tuesday's game against the Nets. Left Achilles tendonosis won't stop Olynyk from suiting up Tuesday, and the veteran big man will be returning from a one-game absence Sunday against the Bucks. Olynyk has been a steady contributor over his last 10 appearances (all starts), during which he's averaged 11.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.5 blocks in 25.8 minutes while shooting 55.3 percent from the floor.
Questionable for Tuesday

Olynyk is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Nets due to left Achilles tendonosis. The veteran big man sat out Sunday's game against the Bucks for rest purposes, but he's now in danger of missing Tuesday's contest with an Achilles issue. Keion Brooks would likely draw the start at power forward against Brooklyn if Olynyk remains out, with Karlo Matkovic likely splitting the frontcourt reserve minutes with Jeremiah Robinson-Earl in this case.
Won't play vs. Milwaukee

Olynyk (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bucks. Olynyk will not be available for the Pelicans on Sunday due to rest reasons. The veteran big man's next chance to return to the floor for New Orleans will be Tuesday against the Nets.
Available Sunday

Olynyk (Achilles) is available for Sunday's game against the Hornets. Olynyk will shake off a questionable tag due to left Achilles tendonosis and suit up Sunday. The veteran big man has played in seven consecutive games (all starts), averaging 10.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.3 steals across 27.3 minutes per contest.
Iffy for Sunday

Olynyk is questionable for Sunday's game against Charlotte with left Achilles tendonosis. The Pelicans tend to be pretty cautious with their veteran players so that a maintenance day could be on the table here. If Olynyk is held out Sunday, guys like Karlo Matkovic and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl could step into larger roles.
Teases triple-double Monday

Olynyk recorded 14 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds, seven assists and three steals over 30 minutes during Monday's 112-99 victory over the 76ers. The veteran center came within shouting distance of his first career triple-double but instead had to settle for his second double-double of the season. Olynyk's three pilfers were also a season-high mark. In six contests since returning from a two-game absence to attend to a personal matter, he's averaged 11.7 points, 5.3 boards, 4.8 assists, 1.2 steals, 0.8 threes and 0.7 blocks while shooting 64.4 percent from the floor.