Raptors extend Olynyk on 2-year, $26M deal

TORONTO, CANADA - FEBRUARY 28: Kelly Olynyk #41 of the Toronto Raptors looks to pass the ball during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on February 28, 2024 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE
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The Toronto Raptors are handing forward Kelly Olynyk a two-year, $26.25-million extension, his agent told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Monday.

The deal is the maximum Olynyk could've received via an extension.

In nine games since being sent to his hometown Raptors at the trade deadline from the Utah Jazz, Olynyk is averaging 9.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game off the bench.

However, the career 36.9% 3-point shooter has struggled with his long-range jumper since switching teams, making just five of 19 threes.

Olynyk is on his sixth NBA team since being drafted by the Boston Celtics out of Gonzaga in 2013. He's also spent time with the Miami Heat, Houston Rockets, and Detroit Pistons.

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