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Wizards Flip Kelly Olynyk to Spurs for Young Guards and Draft Pick

San Antonio secures an expiring big man to fill its frontcourt void under the luxury-tax line

Apr 8, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA;  New Orleans Pelicans forward Kelly Olynyk (13) looks to drive past Brooklyn Nets guard Tyson Etienne (10) in the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Kelly Olynyk shrugs during a game against the Spurs.

Overview

  • Kelly Olynyk is headed to the Spurs on his expiring $13.45 million deal two days after arriving in Washington.
  • The Wizards acquire Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley and a 2026 second-round pick to clear cap room and inject youth into their backcourt.
  • Washington now carries 15 guaranteed contracts, creating a roster logjam that will require further moves.
  • San Antonio reduces its guaranteed roster to 12 players and holds flexibility below the luxury-tax threshold to add depth.
  • Olynyk averaged 8.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists last season and brings veteran floor-spacing alongside Victor Wembanyama.