Kelly Olynyk DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

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.

Veteran forward/center Kelly Olynyk has been traded to the New Orleans Pelicans. The Toronto Raptors made a big move for Brandon Ingram, and Olynyk was part of the package they sent out, alongside Bruce Brown, a first-round draft pick, and a second-round draft pick. This marks the second consecutive campaign in which Olynyk has been traded midseason. The Raptors acquired him from the Utah Jazz last February. The 33-year-old enjoyed a good finish to 2023-24 but has only filled a backup role this season, averaging 7.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 16.0 minutes. Olynyk is set to remain a backup in New Orleans behind rookie Yves Missi.

Toronto Raptors forward/center Kelly Olynyk (calf) will return from a three-game absence on Friday against the Chicago Bulls. His return will likely push Orlando Robinson out of the rotation. Before sustaining a right calf strain, Olynyk had picked up good momentum with a three-game streak of double-digit points. He also averaged 3.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.3 blocks during that stretch. The Bulls generally struggle on the defensive end, so Olynyk's scoring streak may continue on Friday.