Search Kelly Olynyk's game log history; Similarity Scores. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. That meant taking on the contracts of Olynyk and Jones. At the moment, the priority is cashing in on playoff success. NBA Playoffs Live Tracker: Raptors vs. Celtics You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work.These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. After the Heat made the playoffs with a 44-38 record in 2017-18 in Olynyk's first season with the team, the Heat found themselves on the outs last season, at 39-43. TORONTO – Kelly Olynyk has suited up for Team Canada – beginning as a youth player before transitioning to the senior team – for over a decade.His commitment to Canada Basketball is never in doubt. Late Sunday night, reports indicated that Dallas was willing to take on some of Miami's excess salary as it moved to free up cap space for Butler. Olynyk, 28, is on the books for potentially two more seasons for $23.8 million. “Financially, the bigger issue would be missing out on the minutes,” he said. "I’ve been there year-in and year-out," said Olynyk Tuesday morning as his Olynyk, of course, was referring to the significant wave of NBA-talent commitment seen on social media to play in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in late June in Victoria, B.C.Beginning with Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray, Canadian hoopers from all over appeared to follow in his example, with names such as the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, his cousin and New Orleans Pelicans guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker, the Toronto Raptors’ Chris Boucher and Oshae Brissett, and guys who haven’t played since they suited up for the junior team like Murray’s former Nuggets teammate, and current San Antonio Spurs forward, Trey Lyles.It’s created something of a wave of good vibes with Team Canada, a far cry from what happened with the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China that took place earlier this year that saw many notable Canadians drop out, including Olynyk, who committed to play for Canada but was forced out as he suffered a bone bruise in his right knee playing in an exhibition game against Nigeria that cost him all of Heat training camp and some of the pre-season, in addition to the World Cup.Olynyk looks healthy now and has helped the Heat jump out to a surprising 14-5 record – good for third in the Eastern Conference entering Wednesday’s action – with averages of 8.7 points and 5.2 rebounds while shooting 43.7 per cent from deep as a backup stretch big for Miami.This strong play figures to bode well for Team Canada, but there’s a rather significant roadblock that could be holding him back from playing in Victoria: his contract situation.Olynyk has the freedom to opt out of his current deal and become an unrestricted free agent come July 1. Olynyk was selected by the Dallas Mavericks with the 13th overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft and then traded immediately to the Boston Celtics for the rights to Lucas Nogueira and two future second round picks. Kelly Olynyk's contract includes a trade bonus worth the lesser of $2,000,000 or 5 percent of the remaining salary on his contract (excluding option years), according to Bobby Marks. (approx 1 - 2 per week)An error has occurred while trying to update your details. "Often the reason why guys can’t play is because they don’t have a contract," said Olynyk. Lakers eliminate Trail Blazers, become first West team to reach Round 2
Enter your email below and we'll send you another email.Rogers Media uses cookies for personalization, to customize its online advertisements, and for other purposes. "Obviously, it's money. Transactions. The 7-foot Olynyk signed a four-year, $50 million deal with the Heat in 2017.Jones, 22, has one year left on his two-year, minimum deal that he signed with Miami in 2018. NBA announces game dates for Raptors-Celtics, Bucks-Heat Now he’s back in the postseason game, and therefore back in the cash. It could absorb both Olynyk and Jones using either its existing cap space, which is roughly $30 million, or with the $21.2 million trade exception it created by dealing Harrison Barnes to the Sacramento Kings in February. The information does not usually directly identify you, but it can give you a more personalised web experience. For the Heat, there are both luxury-tax and salary-cap implications of the bonus. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. That meant taking on the contracts of Olynyk and Jones.Olynyk, 28, is on the books for potentially two more seasons for $23.8 million.
Instead, the Heat facilitated the Butler trade by making deals with two other clubs besides the Sixers. “But for way of life and just as a person, I would say definitely make the playoffs and be part of a team that’s winning and having a vision of where it could go and be something special.”See what's buzzing about the Miami Heat, including game analysis, roster changes and more inside info. Lakers eliminate Trail Blazers, become first West team to reach Round 2 NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 30: Kelly Olynyk #9, Derrick Jones Jr. #5, and Bam Adebayo #13 of the The Dallas Mavericks will not be acquiring Kelly Olynyk and Derrick Jones Jr. from the Miami Heat, after all.