Overview

• The San Antonio Spurs agreed to acquire veteran big man Kelly Olynyk from the Washington Wizards in exchange for guards Malaki Branham and Blake Wesley, a 2026 least-favorable second-round pick, a $13 million trade exception.
• Olynyk’s move to San Antonio marks his third trade in five months and second in two days.
• The Spurs aim to bolster their frontcourt depth and three-point shooting behind franchise cornerstone Victor Wembanyama.
• Washington leveraged Olynyk’s expiring $13.45 million contract to secure two former first-round picks and create future salary-cap flexibility.
• A 2013 first-round pick, Olynyk has averaged 10.2 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists over 12 seasons and shot a career-high 41.8 percent from beyond the arc last year.