Kelly Olynyk Injury: Updates on Celtics Star's Ankle and Return | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
David Schmidt
Published Mar 24, 2026
During what's been a promising sophomore campaign, Kelly Olynyk suffered a sprained ankle on Jan. 22 against the Portland Trail Blazers and did not return until March 4 vs. Cleveland.
Continue for updates.
Olynyk to Come Off of the Bench vs. Cleveland
Wednesday, March 4
Olynyk will come off of the bench as the Celtics take on the Cavaliers, marking his first game action since Jan. 22, via Sean Grande, play-by-play announcer for the Celtics.
MRI Confirms Olynyk Has Sprained Ankle
Sunday, Jan. 25
The Boston Celtics provided an update on Olynyk:
Boston Celtics @celticsBrad Stevens says that an MRI confirmed that Kelly Olynyk sprained his right ankle. "He's out a couple of weeks, at least," Stevens says.
Olynyk Injures Ankle vs. Trail Blazers
Thursday, Jan. 22
Marc D'Amico of Celtics.com reported on Olynyk's injury and timetable for return:
Marc D'Amico @Marc_DAmicoKelly Olynyk has a sprained right ankle and will not be available the rest of the weekend, according to Brad Stevens.
Entering Thursday, Olynyk was averaging 11.3 points and 5.5 rebounds a game, both of which are improvements from 2013-14 and in large part down to his playing almost five more minutes a night than he did last year. Although not a regular starter for the Celtics, the 23-year-old has established himself as a regular part of the team's rotation.
