Rumors

Last Thursday at the Palazzetto dello Sport on Viale Tiziano in Rome, Kelly Olynyk made his mark on his BC Roma debut with 15 points—six of them in the decisive overtime period—as his team secured a 77–72 EuroCup victory over Balkan Botevgrad. The immediate sense is that head coach Alessandro Magro’s squad has landed something far beyond a mere roster upgrade. “I played 13 years in the NBA; it was time to step aside and make room for the younger generation,” Olynyk shared during his introductory press conference at the Giulio Onesti sports complex. (A few days after the press conference, Olynyk had 38 points and 12 rebounds in a loss to Varese.)

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He has already caught a glimpse of Rome’s basketball passion. Recently, he was in the stands at the PalaEur for the derby against Maxima, joining a crowd of 9,312 fans. “There was incredible energy. The style was a bit different from the NBA, but the fans were deeply passionate, and that’s the exact kind of environment every player wants to be in.” As for the possibility of the NBA expanding into Europe? That had nothing to do with his decision. “Right now, we’re completely focused on the Italian league and the EuroCup.”

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BC Roma has announced the signing of Kelly Olynyk, adding an experienced NBA veteran and Canadian international to Alessandro Magro’s team. The 35-year-old will wear No. 22 and is completing the formalities for his Italian entry visa before arriving in Rome in the coming days. “I’m very happy about this opportunity and to become part of the BC Roma project. I can’t wait to arrive in Rome, meet my new teammates and start working with the team. I’m excited about this new experience,” Olynyk said.

EuroHoops.net

BC Roma is closing in on Kelly Olynyk. According to Superbasket, the 35-year-old Canadian center has reached an agreement in principle with the Italian club and is expected to sign in the coming hours.

Sportando

BC Roma is finalizing a deal with Kelly Olynyk. The 35-year-old Canadian center, a veteran of 842 NBA games between 2013 and 2026 and fresh off an NBA Finals loss to the San Antonio Spurs, is said to have reached a basic agreement with the Roman club.

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The 1991-born player, who played for Canada in the 2027 World Cup qualifiers at the end of August, is expected to arrive in Rome in time to make his debut in the October 11 derby against Maxima.

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Josh Lewenberg: Canada Basketball is getting a new government funded state-of-the-art $76 million training facility and community centre they’re calling “The Hub”. Construction begins next year at the Humber campus in Etobicoke. Facility includes 6 courts.

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Josh Lewenberg: RJ Barrett and Kelly Olynyk are here for the Canada Basketball announcement.

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Josh Lewenberg: “This represents the single largest investment in basketball ever in this country,” Canada’s Secretary of State for Sport, Adam van Koeverden, on the federal government-funded $76 million training facility/community centre

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Josh Lewenberg: Doesn’t look like Nickeil Alexander-Walker or Lu Dort made the trip to Panama City; neither are available for Canada’s game vs Panama tonight. Kelly Olynyk is the lone active NBAer. Would expect to see NAW and Dort vs Argentina on Monday - a much tougher test on home soil.

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Josh Lewenberg: Canada opens Round 2 of FIBA World Cup qualifying this week. Their training camp roster is led by Nickeil Alexander-Walker and includes Lu Dort and Kelly Olynyk (who didn’t play earlier this summer). No SGA, RJ Barrett, Dillon Brooks or Andrew Nembhard for this window.

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The team posted a photo to social media of Wembanyama with seven of his teammates from his gym in nearby suburb Nanterre, France: Carter Bryant, De’Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper, Stephon Castle, Harrison Barnes, Jordan McLaughlin and free-agent signing Tobias Harris. The significant contingent, which comprises the majority of the Spurs’ projected playing rotation, is expected to spend around a week working out together at the home of Wembanyama’s former club Nanterre 92, of which he now owns a piece. Center Kelly Olynyk, who was with the Spurs last season but is currently a free agent, is also attending the workout.

New York Times

APHoops: The Golden State Warriors have been linked to Georges Niang and Kelly Olynyk for veteran minimum contracts, per @JakeLFischer. (via @BleacherReport)

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Bobby Marks: Likely trade structure The Wizards have the $13.4M Kelly Olynyk trade exception that is set to expire on July 9. Deandrea Ayton- $8.1M Khris Middleton- $5.3M

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