KELLY OLYNYK NEWS

Slides to bench Sunday Olynyk will come off the bench in Sunday's game against the Hawks, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.

Impact With Jakob Poeltl (groin) returning to game action, Olynyk will retreat back to the bench. Over his last five outings, the veteran big man has averaged 8.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 0.8 steals across 19.4 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 14 points in spot start Olynyk finished Thursday's 155-126 loss to the Grizzlies with 14 points (6-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt), five rebounds and five assists over 23 minutes.

Impact Olynyk made his first start of the 2024-25 regular season Thursday due to the absence of Jakob Poeltl (groin). Olynyk finished with a season-high 14 points and logged at least four assists and four rebounds for the third time over his last four games. Olynyk could start against the Hawks if Poeltl is not cleared to play.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to starting role Olynyk is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Olynyk will start for the first time this season and will be at center due to the absence of Jakob Poeltl (groin). He's made seven appearances off the bench this season, averaging 6.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.3 steals per game.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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The NBA fined Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton $25,000 for throwing the ball into the stands during a game in Toronto

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minor role continues Olynyk closed with seven points (2-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist and two steals in 13 minutes during Monday's 122-121 loss to Chicago.

Impact Olynyk has played in four straight games after missing the first month and a half of the season due to a back injury. However, he didn't surpass 15 minutes in any of those contests. If Jakob Poeltl (groin) is forced to miss time after leaving Monday's loss to the Bulls early, Olynyk may be thrust into an expanded role, but his current conditioning levels may not allow him to play more than 20 minutes.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 13 points in season debut Olynyk amassed 13 points (3-3 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two steals in 14 minutes during Saturday's 125-118 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Olynyk made his 2024-25 regular-season debut Saturday after missing the first 23 games due to a sprained back. He only played 14 minutes in his return, but he made the most of his limited playing time as he connected on all three of his field-goal attempts and led the Raptors' bench in scoring. Olynyk should gradually see his minutes increase as he works into game shape, and his next opportunity for more playing time comes Monday against the Knicks.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doncic's 2nd straight triple-double and the 79th of his career helps Mavs beat Raptors 125-118

Luka Doncic had 30 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists for his second straight triple-double, Kyrie Irving scored 29 points and the Dallas Mavericks extended their winning streak to...

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Making regular-season debut Olynyk (back) is available for Saturday's game against the Mavericks, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Olynyk will make his 2024-25 regular-season debut Saturday after being sidelined due to a back strain he suffered in mid-October. Olynyk was traded by the Jazz to the Raptors during the 2023-24 campaign, and across 28 games (including 19 starts) for Toronto, he averaged 12.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.3 steals over 26.4 minutes per game. Olynyk is unlikely to see much playing time Saturday, but he gives the Raptors another big man option off the bench behind starting center Jakob Poeltl.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to iffy for Saturday Olynyk (back) is questionable for Saturday's game against Dallas, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Olynyk has yet to suit up this season while recovering from a back strain, though he has been ramping up his conditioning for a potential return to game action. The big man averaged 9.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.4 assists across 22.6 minutes per contest over 78 regular-season games with Toronto and Utah in the 2023-24 campaign.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mavericks take on the Raptors, aim for 7th straight win

Dallas comes into a matchup with Toronto as winners of six games in a row

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Toronto takes on Oklahoma City, looks for 5th straight home win

Toronto heads into a matchup against Oklahoma City as winners of four home games in a row

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Indiana plays Toronto, aims to break road losing streak

Indiana will aim to stop its six-game road losing streak when the Pacers face Toronto

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reconditioning for return Olynyk (back), who has already been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Heat, is ramping up his conditioning for a return to game action, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca report...

Impact There is no clear timetable for Olynyk's return, and he has yet to make his season debut. However, the veteran big man will work toward regaining his conditioning in practice as the club prepares to slowly work him back from a back strain.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Debut will not come Sunday Olynyk (back) will not play in Sunday's game versus the Heat, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.

Impact Olynyk has been working to return from a back strain and make his season debut. He had only taken part in non-contact drills as of Nov. 22, and it remains unclear what he has been able to do since. His next opportunity to return will come Tuesday in a matchup with the Pacers.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto takes on Miami in conference matchup

Miami faces Toronto for an Eastern Conference matchup Sunday

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miami plays Toronto in conference showdown

Toronto takes on Miami for an Eastern Conference matchup Friday

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Taking part in non-contact work Olynyk (back) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Olynyk took part only in non-contact drills, and while he seems to be improving as he ramps up from a back strain, he'll still have another checkpoint to clear in his recovery before his season debut can be viewed as imminent. The big man appears unlikely to be available at any point during the Raptors' four-game road trip that begins Sunday in Cleveland and wraps up next Friday in Miami, but barring any setbacks, he could be ready to play in early December. The Raptors are expected to get by with Bruno Fernando (ankle) and Jonathan Mogbo as their primary backup options at center behind starter Jakob Poeltl while Olynyk is on the mend.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Olynyk (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pacers and remains out indefinitely, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Olynyk has yet to make his regular-season debut due to a back strain. Coach Darko Rajakovic said at the beginning of November that Olynyk was still a few weeks away, but there hasn't been an update since. In Olynyk's absence, Jonathan Mogbo and Chris Boucher have seen increased roles to start the campaign.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out a few more weeks Coach Darko Rajakovic said Friday that Olynyk (back) is a few weeks away from returning, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Olynyk has yet to suit up this season while dealing with a back strain. The veteran forward will remain sidelined for a few more weeks, with mid-November being the earliest he is expected to suit up. In Olynyk's absence, Jonathan Mogbo, Bruno Fernando and Chris Boucher should all continue to receive increased playing time.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Friday Olynyk (back) will miss Friday's contest against the Lakers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Olynyk will miss another game, his sixth consecutive to begin the season. The Raptors will be very shorthanded heading into Friday's game, as they are also without Scottie Barnes (orbital), Bruce Brown (knee) and potentially Immanuel Quickley (pelvis). With Olynyk out, Jonathan Mogbo and Bruno Fernando will likely continue to back up Jakob Poeltl until he returns.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Olynyk (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Impact Olynyk has yet to make his season debut and will miss a fifth straight game. He doesn't have a return timetable, but his next chance to suit up will come Friday versus the Lakers.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't go Monday Olynyk (back) has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Nuggets, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Olynyk will miss his fourth consecutive game and has yet to debut this season. The big man's next chance to feature will come Wednesday against the Hornets.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Olynyk (back) is out for Saturday's game versus the Timberwolves, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Impact Olynyk's absence streak will extend to three games Saturday while dealing with a back injury. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Denver.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up Friday Olynyk (back) is out for Friday's game versus the 76ers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Olynyk will miss his second straight contest to start the regular season Friday while dealing with back stiffness. Chris Boucher should continue to receive extended minutes in his absence. Olynyk's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Minnesota.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out practice Olynyk (back) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Olynyk missed Toronto's regular-season opener Wednesday due to back stiffness. The veteran big man's absence from practice is a bad sign of his availability for Friday's matchup with Philadelphia.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE