Height
7'0"
Weight
240 lbs
Age
34
College
Gonzaga
Experience
12 yrs
Wingspan
6'9.8"
Reach
9'0.0"
Hand Size
8.5" × 10"
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 838 | 3.2 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 48.4% | 36.9% | 79.4% |
| 2025-26 | ![]() | 39 | 3.2 | 1.8 | 1.1 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$13.4M
Guaranteed
$13.4M
AAV
$13.4M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Kelly Olynyk's one-year, $13.4M deal with San Antonio earns a D CVI, reflecting a significant overpay for a serviceable starter approaching his mid-30s. While Olynyk brings veteran leadership and floor-spacing ability that could benefit the Spurs' young core, paying above-market rate for a player who profiles as a rotational piece rather than a foundational building block undermines San Antonio's long-term flexibility. The contract's short duration provides some relief, but allocating this much cap space to a player who won't meaningfully accelerate their championship timeline feels misguided for a franchise still in development mode. Olynyk's trade value will likely be limited given his age curve and the premium attached to his services, making this deal more about mentorship than meaningful on-court impact. For a team that should be prioritizing cost-controlled talent and maintaining maximum financial flexibility, this represents a poor allocation of resources that could have been better deployed elsewhere in their rebuild.
Performance Analysis
Kelly Olynyk earns a C- Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA centers this season. Through 838 games, Kelly is contributing 3.2 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game in his role. Kelly's strongest area is FG% at 48.4, which compares favorably to the center median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is PPG at 3.2 (center median: 15.0). Among 97 NBA centers graded this season, Kelly ranks 71st.
Transaction History
Acquired F Kelly Olynyk from Washington Wizards in exchange for F Malaki Branham, G Blake Wesley and draft consideration.
San Antonio Spurs · trade · 7/9/2025
Acquired Fs Kelly Olynyk and Cam Whitmore, G CJ McCollum and draft considerations from New Orleans Pelicans for Gs Saddiq Bey and Jordan Poole.
Washington Wizards · trade · 7/6/2025
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