<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 18px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 16px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: #0000FF;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 16px;    text-decoration: none;}ul {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 16px;}ol {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px;    font-size: 16px;    border-left: 2px solid black;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 12px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;    background-color: #EFEFEF;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article><header><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Kevin-Durant-Nets-Pistons-Kelly-Olynyk-James-Harden.jpg"></figure><h1>Kevin Durant gets honest on ejection after shoving match with Kelly Olynyk</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2021-10-31T21:24:44-07:00">October 31st, 9:24pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2021-10-31T21:24:44-07:00">October 31st, 9:24pm</time><address><a>Paolo Mariano</a>Paolo is a freelance writer, TV producer, and news editor based in Manila, Philippines.  He will debate anyone to death that Penny Hardaway is the real GOAT, and he will work for pizza.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Kevin Durant should buy James Harden a nice cold beer after the Brooklyn Nets beat the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.</p><p>Harden, who’s been struggling with the new rules, messed around and got a triple-double to lead the Nets to their fourth victory. The Bear finished with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists to make up for the premature exit of Durant who was thrown out of the game in the third quarter.</p><p>Durant got tangled with Pistons forward Kelly Olynyk who was setting a screen. KD got extra physical, earning him a flagrant foul 2 and an instant ejection. But a more chill Durant admitted his fault after the game (via <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401359916">ESPN</a>).</p><blockquote>“I tried to run through the screen. That was the result of me trying to blow the screen up.”</blockquote><p>As he implied, no reason to blow up the incident with Olynyk. Despite only playing 27 minutes, Durant still ended up with a game-high 23 points, missing just three of his 13 attempts. The Nets also held the Pistons starters to just 37 points.</p><p>Durant, however, has been a little short-tempered lately. In the Nets’ win over the Indiana Pacers last Friday, he was whistled for a technical foul for throwing the ball into the stands. It’s still unclear if he was trying to hit Kyrie Irving. This just in: He wasn’t.</p><p>With James Harden <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nba/players/james-harden/b25d09c6/gamelog">getting his groove</a> and Kevin Durant making buckets, the Nets are expected to go on a winning streak anytime soon. They will next face the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Kevin Durant gets honest on ejection after shoving match with Kelly Olynyk

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 18px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 16px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: #0000FF;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 16px;    text-decoration: none;}ul {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 16px;}ol {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px;    font-size: 16px;    border-left: 2px solid black;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 12px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;    background-color: #EFEFEF;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article><header><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/nets-news-kevin-durant-ejected-for-shoving-match-with-kelly-olynyk.jpg"><figcaption>October 31, 2021</figcaption></figure><h1>VIDEO: Nets’ Kevin Durant ejected for shoving match with Kelly Olynyk</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2021-10-31T20:23:08-07:00">October 31st, 8:23pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2021-10-31T20:23:08-07:00">October 31st, 8:23pm</time><address><a>Dijo Songco</a></address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Brooklyn nets superstar Kevin Durant was assessed a Flagrant Foul Penalty 2 on Sunday night after he got tangled up with Detroit Pistons forward Kelly Olynyk. The former MVP was tossed in the third quarter after a few above-the-shoulder hits on Olynyk as Durant was trying to fight off a screen.</p><p>Watching the play closely, it seems that Durant did hit Olynyk’s head with his right arm but, as always, the Pistons forward made sure to sell the call and the refs instantly bought it. Check it <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPointsApp/status/1454982838701395968">here</a> and see for yourself:</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Kevin Durant just got ejected for this foul on Kelly Olynyk.</p><p>Agree with the call? 👀<a href="https://t.co/S3uOGp0Isc" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/S3uOGp0Isc</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPointsApp/status/1454982838701395968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">November 1, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>Fortunately for Durant, his team didn’t need him much for the rest of the game as the Nets still came out with a 117-91 win at home. He still led the way for Brooklyn with a game-high of 23 points on 10-13 shooting with the Nets tallying a 4-3 record coming into November.</p><p>It’s been a tough past few days for the two-time champion. Aside from being ejected on Sunday night, Durant has also been assessed a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nets-news-kevin-durant-25000-problem-after-league-decision/">$25,000 fine</a> after launching the ball into the stands in the third quarter of their home game against the Indiana Pacers. The 11-time All-Star was only issued a technical foul on the play but upon further review of the league, he was slapped with a hefty fine.</p><p>We have yet to find out if Durant will also be fined for his altercation against Olynyk on Sunday. But, clearly, a sense of frustration is brewing early on this season as Durant and his Nets continue to zigzag their way through a ton of hurdles on and off the court.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

VIDEO: Nets’ Kevin Durant ejected for shoving match with Kelly Olynyk

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His passion lies in all things NBA and he has a knack for speaking his mind in his articles -- even when at times it gets him into trouble with the fans. Controversial? Maybe. Excellent writer? Definitely.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Detroit Pistons have been quite busy in the past week after they <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-draft-news-cade-cunningham-reacts-amid-westbrook-lakers-trade/">landed</a> Cade Cunningham as the first overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. The Pistons are now making the necessary moves to build around their new star, and their first free agency transaction has come in the form of former Houston Rockets big man Kelly Olynyk.</p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1422319886496325646">Adrian Wojnarowski</a> of ESPN reports that Olynky has agreed to a three-year deal with Detroit worth $37 million:</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Free agent Kelly Olynyk has agreed to a three-year, $37M deal with the Detroit Pistons, his agent Jeff Schwartz of <a href="https://twitter.com/excelbasketball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">@excelbasketball</a> tells ESPN.</p><p>— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1422319886496325646?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">August 2, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>The Pistons are wasting no time here. This isn’t exactly a franchise-altering move and Olynyk is by no means one of the headliners of the 2021 free agency class. Nevertheless, this could prove to be a key addition for Detroit as they look to add more depth to their frontcourt.</p><p>Last season, Olynyk averaged <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/o/olynyke01.html#all_per_game-playoffs_per_game">19.0 points</a>, 8.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.8 triples per game with the Rockets. This was without a doubt the 30-year-old’s best season of his career, and it has unsurprisingly earned him one huge payday.</p><p>In Detroit, Olynyk will likely be inserted into the starting lineup as a stretch four. The center position is pretty crowded right now with the highly promising Isiah Stewart looking to eat into the minutes of starting big man Mason Plumlee. Jahlil Okafor is also still with the Pistons and he should also be vying for playing time in head coach Dwayne Casey’s rotation.</p><p>Be that as it may, Olynyk could prove to be a key piece for the Pistons this coming season. He’s also a tested veteran, and he could be pivotal in the development of Detroit’s young players.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

BREAKING: Kelly Olynyk agrees to a three-year, $37 million deal with Pistons

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 18px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 16px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: #0000FF;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 16px;    text-decoration: none;}ul {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 16px;}ol {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px;    font-size: 16px;    border-left: 2px solid black;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 12px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;    background-color: #EFEFEF;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article><header><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/heat2.jpg"></figure><h1>The reason Miami’s trade pursuit of Kyle Lowry, LaMarcus Aldridge hinges on Kelly Olynyk</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2021-03-21T16:21:16-07:00">March 21st, 4:21pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2021-03-21T16:22:48-07:00">March 21st, 4:22pm</time><address><a>Nicole Ganglani</a></address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The reigning Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat are one of the teams that are rumored to be active in the trade and buyout market. It was reported on Sunday that the Heat are pursuing a deal to acquire Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry harder than anyone in the market. The Heat are also one of, if <a href="https://twitter.com/IraHeatBeat/status/1373754870138830853?s=20">not the biggest suitors,</a> for San Antonio Spurs LaMarcus Aldridge, who could be bought out this season.</p><p>One asset the Heat have to give up in pursuit of these two players is power forward Kelly Olynk, who has played significant minutes for the team this season. According to Ira Winderman, Miami Heat writer for South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Olynk is possibly included in trade offers to acquire Lowry but that would mean the Heat have to acquire Aldridge to take Olynk’s position. </p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Heat in an interesting timing spot. Kelly Olynyk could be included in a Raptors deal for Lowry, but that would have to come with some confidence of landing Aldridge on buyout market. It's not as if an Aldridge buyout has a timing element.</p><p>— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) <a href="https://twitter.com/IraHeatBeat/status/1373754870138830853?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">March 21, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p> </p><p>The trade deadline and buyout market season will be interesting for the Heat. Since February 18, the Heat have finally found<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/roster"> their momentum</a> after winning 11 out of their last 16 games. They currently have the third-best defensive rating in the league but are ranked 22nd on offense. Adding Aldridge and Lowry could boost their offense as the former can score in the frontcourt while the latter can spearhead the team’s pick-and-roll offense. Lowry is also a shooter who can do damage off the ball, which the Heat could really use right now. </p><p>Moreover, as O’Connor points out, Lowry and Bam Adebayo would be a perfect pairing in pick-and-rolls and handoff actions. Adding these two assets could also lessen the workload of superstars Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. </p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

The reason Miami’s trade pursuit of Kyle Lowry, LaMarcus Aldridge hinges on Kelly Olynyk

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Olynyk, who was drafted by the Boston Celtics with the 13th overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, spent his first four seasons with the Celtics before joining the Heat in 2017. </p><p>In his third season in South Beach, the former Gonzaga Bulldog averaged 8.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists, shooting 46.2 percent from the field and a career-high 40.6 percent from beyond the arc. As a backup big man to rising star Bam Adebayo, he helped Miami finish with a 44-29 record and the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference, with the team eventually reaching the NBA Finals but ultimately falling in six games to the Los Angeles Lakers. </p><p>Olynyk’s decision to opt into the final year of his deal will leave Miami with an estimated $22 million in cap space, per <a href="https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/fl-sp-miami-heat-kelly-olynyk-20201119-bpwnfsirv5c5de55tivxy2szpa-story.html">Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel</a>. If Olynyk does return to the Heat, Pat Riley and the team’s front office still have decisions to make regarding bringing back free agents Goran Dragic, Jae Crowder, and fellow center Meyers Leonard for next season. </p><p>The Heat <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/heat-news-dwyane-wade-reacts-to-miami-selecting-precious-achiuwa/">selected</a> Memphis big man Precious Achiuwa in the first round of the 2020 NBA Draft last night.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Heat’s Kelly Olynyk picks up $13.6 million player option for 2020-21 season

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Momma there goes that man!!!! #JSuggs! What a game... 1 more #ZagUp! @ZagMBB

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Bout that time! Let’s go Zags! #ZagUp #Final4

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Thank you Miami 🙏🏼🔥 4 years and countless memories. To the amazing fans, city and organization, thank you! My teammates, coaches and everyone involved, thank you! I’ll always remember my time in Miami. Houston we’re excited for what’s next! 🚀 

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It takes everyone, let’s end the stigma  #BellLetsTalk

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2021-22 SEASON STATS
PTS	REB	AST	BLK	STL
12.5	5.3	2.3	0.7	1.4

2021-22 SEASON STATS
PTS	REB	AST	BLK	STL
12.5	5.3	2.3	0.7	1.4

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