Kelly Olynyk leaves NBA to join BC Roma in Italy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 1:48 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Kelly Olynyk is departing from the NBA to play for BC Roma in Italy's Lega Basket Serie A. The 35-year-old Canadian forward/center, who played for the San Antonio Spurs last season, averaged 3.2 points and 1.8 rebounds in 42 games. Olynyk was a co-founder of the club alongside Luka Doncic, who also serves as a minority owner. Olynyk's NBA career spans 13 seasons and includes stints with eight franchises since being drafted 13th overall in the 2013 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics.
- •Olynyk averaged 3.2 points in 42 NBA games last season.
- •He has played 842 regular-season games during his NBA career.
- •BC Roma competes in Italy's Lega Basket Serie A and the EuroCup.
- •Luka Doncic co-founded BC Roma and is a minority owner.
- •Olynyk was the 13th overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft.
- 1:48 AMYahoo Sports — Kelly Olynyk Leaves NBA, Joins Club in Italy
"The now 35-year-old Canadian is headed overseas.
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