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Despite coming off a solid season for the Boston Celtics, the team is expecting their young back-up big man, Kelly Olynyk, to part ways with them this summer. Although he was an integral part of their rotation this past postseason, the Celtics are in a peculiar position of not being able to extend a lucrative […]

The Boston Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2012 not only because of their MVP vandidate Isaiah Thomas, but also, in large part, due to the play of backup center Kelly Olynyk. The fourth year center participated in 75 games for the Celtics in the 2016-17 season, averaging nine […]

With Amir Johnson likely to miss Game 4 of their Eastern Conference Finals series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens has announced that Kelly Olynyk will take his place and will be inserted in the starting lineup. Johnson is still suffering from the effects of a sprained AC joint in his […]

The Boston Celtics pushed through on Monday night in a series-clinching win in Game 7 against the Washington Wizards to move onto the Eastern Conference Finals to face the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers. Boston was able to reach the next round of the playoffs in large part due to a strong outing off the bench […]

An unlikely hero, Kelly Olynyk, helped in leading the Boston Celtics past the Washington Wizards in Game 7 of their second-round series. Olynyk came off the bench to score a playoff career-high 26 points, which helped Boston beat Washington 115-105. The stretch big man made a huge impact in the fourth quarter, where he shot 5-of-6 from the field […]

The often-controversial Draymond Green did not hesitate to give his hot take on Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk, who was recently involved in an altercation with Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. “He’s dirty, a dirty player,” Green said of Olynyk in his “Dray Day Podcast,” per ESPN’s […]

Despite being suspended and not in attendance in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup against the Washington Wizards on Sunday, Kelly Oubre‘s presence was still felt inside the Verizon Center. After Kelly Olynyk committed a foul in third quarter, the home crowd chanted the Wizards swingman’s name to let the 7-foot big man know […]

Before the start of Game 4 of their second round playoff series against the Washington Wizards on Sunday, which the Boston Celtics lost 102-121, Brad Stevens came in to the defense of his backup big man, Kelly Olynyk. Only a few days after he was shoved by Kelly Oubre after a hard screen he set on […]

Charging into Kelly Olnyk in Game 3 between Washington and Boston, Wizards forward Kelly Oubre was immediately ejected. Oubre was sick and tired of Olynyk’s hard screens so he retaliated. And while the Wizards were able to win without Oubre, they were forced to miss his services when Game 4 tipped off as the NBA suspended him for one […]

Suspended from Game 4 in the second-round series between the Celtics and Wizards, Kelly Oubre is still reeling from the actions of Kelly Olynyk. The two were involved in an altercation in Game 3 which resulted with Oubre getting ejected after he pushed Olynyk. Oubre was angry with how Olynyk was setting screens, so not […]

Incensed by a screen set by Kelly Olynyk, Wizards sophomore Kelly Oubre leveled the Celtics big man with a shove in Game 3 of the second-round series between Washington and Boston. Oubre was immediately ejected from the game and due to his actions, he is suspended for Game 4 on Sunday. Oubre’s retaliating towards Olynyk has re-energized […]

The NBA has suspended Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre for Sunday’s Game 4 after his altercation with Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk on Thursday’s Game 3, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical. Oubre charged at Olynyk after getting checked by a hard pick for the second time in a span of two minutes, inciting his […]

Tempers flared early in Game 3 of the Boston Celtics vs. Washington Wizards, boasting plenty of physicality, trash talk and energized play from all involved. Among the many altercations in the game, Wizards reserve forward Kelly Oubre‘s charging at Celtics center Kelly Olynyk was the one that caught the most attention. Oubre got popped with […]

Tensions are at an all-time high between the Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards. The two teams have been on each other’s throats throughout their second-round series and after a Game 3 altercation between Kelly Oubre and Kelly Olynyk, it seems like more drama will likely occur between the Wizards and Celtics. There is a reason for […]

The heated rivalry between the Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics came to a head after a second hard pick from Boston center Kelly Olynyk popped Washington’s Kelly Oubre in the opening minutes of the second quarter, inciting the ire of the young forward. Oubre retaliated quickly after, shoving Olynyk to the ground and being consequently ejected after […]

Perhaps accidentally, Celtics big man Kelly Olynyk caused Wizards All-Star John Wall to land hard in the first quarter of Game 2 between Boston and Washington on Tuesday. Wall grimaced after landing on Olynyk and his wrist seemed to be in some pain. Here’s the play via SI’s Ben Golliver: Wizards' John Wall takes hard […]

After previously making fun of his teammates’ missing teeth, Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas had to be prepared to take the flack he was bound to received after getting one of his front teeth knocked out by an accidental elbow during the first quarter of Game 1 against the Washington Wizards. “It just bothers […]

In the first-round of the 2015 NBA Playoffs between the Celtics and Cavs, Kevin Love got injured in Game 4 while battling for a rebound with Kelly Olynyk. Love ended up missing the rest of the postseason with a shoulder injury and was quite angry with Olynyk, who had grabbed the Cavs forward’s arm and […]

After undergoing surgery on his right shoulder back in May, Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk is set to make his season debut against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. Kelly Olynyk plans to play tonight. "I feel good." — Jay King (@ByJayKing) November 9, 2016 Kelly Olynyk says he'll be available to play tonight. — Steve Bulpett […]

There’s nothing easy about recovering from a shoulder injury, but Boston Celtics forward Kelly Olynyk vows to come back stronger than ever. And now, he has a deeper understanding of how his style of play can benefit his team. Speaking to Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald, the Gonzaga product answered the question if he’s looking […]

After undergoing a successful shoulder surgery last May, Boston Celtics forward Kelly Olynyk is now on the road to recovery. The 25-year-old was given a timetable of five months before he could resume basketball activities, which is supposed to be somewhere in the middle of next month. But now according to CSN New England, there is […]

The Boston Celtics hold the most intrigue among all Eastern Conference teams. They were able to make very solid additions in Al Horford and Jaylen Brown, they maintain their chemistry, and they still have tradeable assets at hand should the need arise. A consequence of having a stacked roster is the inevitability of letting someone […]

Evan Turner has never lived up to being the No. 2 overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft, but that doesn’t mean he still isn’t a desirable teammate. Boston Celtics’ Kelly Olynyk recently spoke about Turner and how much he’s going to miss him as a teammate. Via ESPN: “Unbelievable guy. It’s too bad that […]

Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk has an important season ahead of him. The Canadian big man is currently a part of Brad Stevens’ rotation but his name is often mentioned in trade discussions in the media, and it’s not clear if they plan to re-sign him if he stays. Olynyk has developed into a solid player […]

The Boston Celtics have definitely had one of the busiest summers among NBA teams. They had a bounty of assets heading to this year’s draft and tried to trade some of them to get key pieces in return. The team was also in the running to sign Kevin Durant before he decided to join the […]

Boston Celtics’ center Kelly Olynyk has a big decision to make and he needs to make it soon. After playing with an injured shoulder through the end of the season, the expectation has been that Olynyk would undergo the surgery once the season had ended. But that may not be the case. According to Kurt […]

After having already lost point guard Avery Bradley for game 2 due to a hamstring injury, the Celtics may now also be without Kelly Olynyk after missing Monday’s practice and being ruled as questionable with a shoulder injury. The injury limited Olynyk to only 12 minutes in the Celtics’ 102-101 loss to the Atlanta Hawks […]