The San Antonio Spurs have been active in making upgrades to their roster this offseason.
On Wednesday, the team officially announced that they had made a three-player trade with the Washington Wizards.
Via Spurs.com: "The San Antonio Spurs today announced that the team has acquired forward Kelly Olynyk from the Washington Wizards in exchange for guards Malaki Branham and Blake Wesley, as well as a 2026 second round pick."
Welcome to the 210, Kelly Olynyk! @Shift4 | #Sponsored pic.twitter.com/3PxpkmtCLo
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) July 9, 2025
The addition of Olynyk comes after the Spurs already signed Luke Kornet.
Via ESPN's Bobby Marks: "San Antonio certainly making a priority, first with the signing of Luke Kornet and now Kelly Olynyk to add front-court help around Victor Wembanyama."
San Antonio certainly making a priority, first with the signing of Luke Kornet and now Kelly Olynyk to add front-court help around Victor Wembanyama.
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) July 8, 2025
While Olynyk does not put up big numbers, he is an extremely reliable veteran who has spent 11 seasons in the NBA.
He finished the 2024-25 season with averages of 8.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists per contest while shooting 50.0% from the field and 41.8% from the three-point range in 44 games for the New Orleans Pelicans and Toronto Raptors.
Via StatMuse: "Spurs offseason adds:
— Dylan Harper
— Carter Bryant
— Kelly Olynyk
— Luke Kornet
Playoff team?"
Spurs offseason adds:
— StatMuse (@statmuse) July 9, 2025
— Dylan Harper
— Carter Bryant
— Kelly Olynyk
— Luke Kornet
Playoff team? pic.twitter.com/xOEPd5l0P0
The Spurs will be among the most intriguing teams heading into the 2025-26 season.
They have a very talented roster led by Dylan Harper, Victor Wembanyama, De'Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle.
OFFICIAL: The Washington Wizards have acquired guards Malaki Branham and Blake Wesley, as well as a 2026 second-round pick, from the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for Kelly Olynyk.
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) July 9, 2025
The Spurs finished last year as the 13th seed in the Western Conference with a 34-48 record.
They last made the NBA playoffs during the 2019 season.
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