US EditionWizards Trade Kelly Olynyk to Spurs for Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley
BEXAR COUNTY, TEXAS, JUL 9 – The Spurs traded three assets to add veteran Kelly Olynyk, who averaged 8.1 points last season, aiming to boost their frontcourt depth behind star Victor Wembanyama.
- On Tuesday, the San Antonio Spurs acquired Kelly Olynyk from the Washington Wizards in exchange for Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley, and a 2026 second-round pick, reported by ESPN's Shams Charania.
- The Spurs aim to bolster their frontcourt with Olynyk to complement Wembanyama, while Wizards focus on asset accumulation with a $13 million trade exception, as reported by ESPN.
- Olynyk averaged 8.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists at 41.8% from three, while Wesley posted 3.7 points on 50% three-point shooting, data from ESPN.
- The Spurs' roster now includes Olynyk alongside Wembanyama and Barnes, adding size and depth after signing Luke Kornet, strengthening their frontcourt for the season.
- More broadly, the Spurs are positioned as playoff contenders in the Western Conference, while the Wizards focus on youth development and cap flexibility, reflecting divergent franchise strategies.
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Kelly Olynyk on the move again, this time traded to San Antonio, AP source says
Kelly Olynyk is getting traded for the third time in five months. A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that Olynyk is going from Washington to San Antonio for two players and a second-round pick.
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