Shams: Olynyk to Spurs

SkyHook · Post #1 » by **SkyHook** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 12:05 am

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giberish · Post #2 » by **giberish** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 12:08 am

I feel like some teams are just hoarding center options. Leaving the few without them having major issues.

shrink · Post #3 » by **shrink** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 12:11 am

If anyone else was curious like me, this is Olynyk’s eighth different team.

Bornstellar · Post #4 » by **Bornstellar** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 12:27 am

Solid frontcourt depth addition. Kornet/Olynyk are definitely an upgrade from Bassey/Mamukelashvilli

Godaddycurse · Post #5 » by **Godaddycurse** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 12:31 am

Bornstellar wrote:Solid frontcourt depth addition. Kornet/Olynyk are definitely an upgrade from Bassey/Mamukelashvilli

Olynyk and Mamu isn't too far apart at this point but kornet def an upgrade on bassey

Chinook · Post #6 » by **Chinook** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 12:48 am

Godaddycurse wrote:
Bornstellar wrote:Solid frontcourt depth addition. Kornet/Olynyk are definitely an upgrade from Bassey/Mamukelashvilli

Olynyk and Mamu isn't too far apart at this point but kornet def an upgrade on bassey

I wouldn't be surprised if Olynyk is in decline, but he'd have to decline pretty far to be close to Mamu. The Spurs loved the personality but still pushed him away because he's not that good by NBA standards. As much offensive talent as he shows, the guy hasn't been playable for real minutes in his career.

Post #7 » by **MoneyTalks41890** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 12:48 am

I like this for both teams.

Post #8 » by **zimpy27** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 1:14 am

Olynyk worth more than I suspected

Devilanche · Post #9 » by **Devilanche** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 1:17 am

Teams are more willing to dump prospect that’s not working out earlier I guess.

Washington with a good assist. See what happens in training camp and cut them loose if they don’t make it. Get a second for the trouble .

Post #10 » by **penbeast0** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 1:19 am

Now if we could find a taker for CJ McCollum.

Chinook · Post #11 » by **Chinook** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 1:24 am

zimpy27 wrote:Olynyk worth more than I suspected

It's expiring contracts that had zero value and one of the worst second-rounders possible. It feels like basically neutral.

nykballa2k4 · Post #12 » by **nykballa2k4** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 1:26 am

This is one of those trades where I had to check the date and make sure it wasn't from years ago. Maybe I am thinking of Fabricio Oberto?

Post #13 » by **nate33** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 1:29 am

The Wizards did it to generate a $13.4M TPE. They basically absorbed Branham and Wesley into existing, smaller TPE's and then sent Olynyk out to produce one big $13.4M TPE. The SRP is utterly worthless. It's OKC's, so, #60. It's no different than a walk-on.

In terms of roster construction, this makes no sense for Washington. Olynyk looked like he was going to get 20 minutes a night at backup center. The guys they got back won't play at all. So the only rationale was to generate the TPE.

I wouldn't be surprised if the Wizards already have another deal lined up. The desperately need a center. Sarr is the only center on the roster, and he averages about 8 boards per 36 minutes. Maybe they are planning to be the 3rd party in a Kuminga trade?

Godaddycurse · Post #14 » by **Godaddycurse** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 1:46 am

nate33 wrote:The Wizards did it to generate a $13.4M TPE. They basically absorbed Branham and Wesley into existing, smaller TPE's and then sent Olynyk out to produce one big $13.4M TPE. The SRP is utterly worthless. It's OKC's, so, #60. It's no different than a walk-on.

In terms of roster construction, this makes no sense for Washington. Olynyk looked like he was going to get 20 minutes a night at backup center. The guys they got back won't play at all. So the only rationale was to generate the TPE.

I wouldn't be surprised if the Wizards already have another deal lined up. The desperately need a center. Sarr is the only center on the roster, and he averages about 8 boards per 36 minutes. Maybe they are planning to be the 3rd party in a Kuminga trade?

holmes? or was he released

Post #15 » by **nate33** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 1:48 am

Godaddycurse wrote:
nate33 wrote:The Wizards did it to generate a $13.4M TPE. They basically absorbed Branham and Wesley into existing, smaller TPE's and then sent Olynyk out to produce one big $13.4M TPE. The SRP is utterly worthless. It's OKC's, so, #60. It's no different than a walk-on.

In terms of roster construction, this makes no sense for Washington. Olynyk looked like he was going to get 20 minutes a night at backup center. The guys they got back won't play at all. So the only rationale was to generate the TPE.

I wouldn't be surprised if the Wizards already have another deal lined up. The desperately need a center. Sarr is the only center on the roster, and he averages about 8 boards per 36 minutes. Maybe they are planning to be the 3rd party in a Kuminga trade?

holmes? or was he released

Only $500K of Holmes' contract is guaranteed. He hasn't been released, but it's a good bet he will either be released or they will renegotiate a smaller salary. They're definitely not going to pay Holmes $13.5M.

Bornstellar · Post #16 » by **Bornstellar** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 2:22 am

Godaddycurse wrote:
Bornstellar wrote:Solid frontcourt depth addition. Kornet/Olynyk are definitely an upgrade from Bassey/Mamukelashvilli

Olynyk and Mamu isn't too far apart at this point but kornet def an upgrade on bassey

Olynyk is a much better defender/shooter than Mamu. I've always been a Mamu fan but he is a very limited player

Michaellam1987 · Post #17 » by **Michaellam1987** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 3:40 am

nate33 wrote:
Godaddycurse wrote:
nate33 wrote:The Wizards did it to generate a $13.4M TPE. They basically absorbed Branham and Wesley into existing, smaller TPE's and then sent Olynyk out to produce one big $13.4M TPE. The SRP is utterly worthless. It's OKC's, so, #60. It's no different than a walk-on.

In terms of roster construction, this makes no sense for Washington. Olynyk looked like he was going to get 20 minutes a night at backup center. The guys they got back won't play at all. So the only rationale was to generate the TPE.

I wouldn't be surprised if the Wizards already have another deal lined up. The desperately need a center. Sarr is the only center on the roster, and he averages about 8 boards per 36 minutes. Maybe they are planning to be the 3rd party in a Kuminga trade?

holmes? or was he released

Only $500K of Holmes' contract is guaranteed. He hasn't been released, but it's a good bet he will either be released or they will renegotiate a smaller salary. They're definitely not going to pay Holmes $13.5M.

I think it is only 250k guaranteed. But it doesn't matter too much. WAS roster is so imbalance right now, with too many SG/SF.

Daddy 801 · Post #18 » by **Daddy 801** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 6:11 am

Good pickup. Solid guy who can play or not play and be a positive person in the locker room. Spurs are going to be much, much better this season assuming health isn’t an issue.

One_and_Done · Post #19 » by **One_and_Done** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 7:20 am

MoneyTalks41890 wrote:I like this for both teams.

Agreed. Solid pick up for SA, and worthy dice rolls for Washington.

Myth · Post #20 » by **Myth** » Wed Jul 9, 2025 8:19 am

shrink wrote:If anyone else was curious like me, this is Olynyk’s eighth different team.

I would have guessed more. He got passed around so cheaply at times and there were times I wanted him on the Blazers bench, so I often couldn’t believe he never ended up a Blazer (so far). That said, at this point in his career, I’m probably good.