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Raptors' Kelly Olynyk: Reconditioning for return
Olynyk (back), who has already been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Heat, is ramping up his conditioning for a return to game action, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
There is no clear timetable for Olynyk's return, and he has yet to make his season debut. However, the veteran big man will work toward regaining his conditioning in practice as the club prepares to slowly work him back from a back strain.
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Raptors' Kelly Olynyk: Debut will not come Sunday
Olynyk (back) will not play in Sunday's game versus the Heat, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.
Olynyk has been working to return from a back strain and make his season debut. He had only taken part in non-contact drills as of Nov. 22, and it remains unclear what he has been able to do since. His next opportunity to return will come Tuesday in a matchup with the Pacers.
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Raptors' Kelly Olynyk: Taking part in non-contact work
Olynyk (back) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Olynyk took part only in non-contact drills, and while he seems to be improving as he ramps up from a back strain, he'll still have another checkpoint to clear in his recovery before his season debut can be viewed as imminent. The big man appears unlikely to be available at any point during the Raptors' four-game road trip that begins Sunday in Cleveland and wraps up next Friday in Miami, but barring any setbacks, he could be ready to play in early December. The Raptors are expected to get by with Bruno Fernando (ankle) and Jonathan Mogbo as their primary backup options at center behind starter Jakob Poeltl while Olynyk is on the mend.
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Raptors' Kelly Olynyk: Still sidelined
Olynyk (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pacers and remains out indefinitely, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Olynyk has yet to make his regular-season debut due to a back strain. Coach Darko Rajakovic said at the beginning of November that Olynyk was still a few weeks away, but there hasn't been an update since. In Olynyk's absence, Jonathan Mogbo and Chris Boucher have seen increased roles to start the campaign.
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Raptors' Kelly Olynyk: Out a few more weeks
Coach Darko Rajakovic said Friday that Olynyk (back) is a few weeks away from returning, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.
Olynyk has yet to suit up this season while dealing with a back strain. The veteran forward will remain sidelined for a few more weeks, with mid-November being the earliest he is expected to suit up. In Olynyk's absence, Jonathan Mogbo, Bruno Fernando and Chris Boucher should all continue to receive increased playing time.
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Raptors' Kelly Olynyk: Ruled out for Friday
Olynyk (back) will miss Friday's contest against the Lakers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Olynyk will miss another game, his sixth consecutive to begin the season. The Raptors will be very shorthanded heading into Friday's game, as they are also without Scottie Barnes (orbital), Bruce Brown (knee) and potentially Immanuel Quickley (pelvis). With Olynyk out, Jonathan Mogbo and Bruno Fernando will likely continue to back up Jakob Poeltl until he returns.
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Raptors' Kelly Olynyk: Remains out
Olynyk (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
Olynyk has yet to make his season debut and will miss a fifth straight game. He doesn't have a return timetable, but his next chance to suit up will come Friday versus the Lakers.
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Raptors' Kelly Olynyk: Won't go Monday
Olynyk (back) has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Nuggets, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Olynyk will miss his fourth consecutive game and has yet to debut this season. The big man's next chance to feature will come Wednesday against the Hornets.
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Raptors' Kelly Olynyk: Another absence coming
Olynyk (back) is out for Saturday's game versus the Timberwolves, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
Olynyk's absence streak will extend to three games Saturday while dealing with a back injury. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Denver.
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Raptors' Kelly Olynyk: Won't suit up Friday
Olynyk (back) is out for Friday's game versus the 76ers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Olynyk will miss his second straight contest to start the regular season Friday while dealing with back stiffness. Chris Boucher should continue to receive extended minutes in his absence. Olynyk's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Minnesota.
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Raptors' Kelly Olynyk: Sits out practice
Olynyk (back) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Olynyk missed Toronto's regular-season opener Wednesday due to back stiffness. The veteran big man's absence from practice is a bad sign of his availability for Friday's matchup with Philadelphia.
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Raptors' Kelly Olynyk: Misses practice Tuesday
Olynyk (back) was unable to practice Tuesday, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.
Olynyk missed Toronto's final three preseason games, and it sounds like he's doubtful for Wednesday's matchup against the Cavaliers. With Olynyk likely to be sidelined, it's possible Chris Boucher (knee) will get some reps as the backup center behind Jakob Poeltl.
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Raptors' Kelly Olynyk: Won't play Wednesday
Olynyk (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Cavaliers.
Olynyk continues to battle back stiffness, which sidelined him for Toronto's final three preseason games. With the veteran sidelined, Chris Boucher should see more minutes as the backup center behind Jakob Poeltl.
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Raptors' Kelly Olynyk: Another absence coming
Olynyk (back) is out for Friday's preseason game against the Nets, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Olynyk will miss a third straight preseason game with back stiffness, though it's uncertain if the issue is major or if the Raptors are simply trying to keep the veteran big man as healthy as possible ahead of the regular-season opener against the Cavaliers next Wednesday. Olynyk will come off the bench when healthy since he'll operate as Jakob Poeltl's backup at center.
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Raptors' Kelly Olynyk: Remains out against Boston
Olynyk (back) won't play in Tuesday's preseason game versus the Celtics, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Olynyk will miss his second straight preseason contest due to lower back stiffness. His next chance to suit up is Friday's preseason finale against Brooklyn.
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Raptors' Kelly Olynyk: Dealing with back stiffness
Olynyk won't play in Sunday's preseason game against the Celtics due to lower-back stiffness, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Olynyk suited up for Friday's preseason loss to Washington but didn't see any action. It sounds like typical vet precautions, but it's unclear when he'll return to game action. Toronto has a rematch against Boston on Tuesday.
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Raptors' Kelly Olynyk: Scores 10 points off bench
Olynyk tallied 10 points (3-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds and three assists across 12 minutes during Sunday's 125-98 preseason win over the Wizards.
Olynyk was one of seven Raptors players to score in double digits Sunday. The 2013 first-round pick was traded by the Jazz to the Raptors at the trade deadline during the 2023-24 season. Across his 28 regular-season games (19 starts) with Toronto, he averaged 12.7 points on 54.8 percent shooting, 5.6 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.3 steals over 26.4 minutes per game. Olynyk will likely be the first big man off the bench for the Raptors for the upcoming season.
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Player Bio
HT/WT: 6-11, 240 lbs |
Birthplace: Toronto, CA |
Age: 33 |
School: Gonzaga |
Experience: 11 |