Kelly Olynyk signs with BC Roma in Italy

Veteran Canadian center Kelly Olynyk has officially signed with BC Roma, a newly established Italian basketball club. The team was co-founded by former Mavericks general manager Donnie Nelson and NBA star Luka Doncic.

Olynyk, 35, joins the roster following a season with the San Antonio Spurs. His career includes 842 NBA regular-season games with teams such as the Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, Houston Rockets, Detroit Pistons, Utah Jazz, Toronto Raptors, and New Orleans Pelicans. He was a member of the 2014 NBA All-Rookie Second Team and helped Canada win a bronze medal at the 2023 FIBA World Cup.

BC Roma coach Alessandro Magro praised Olynyk’s versatility, noting his ability to stretch the floor with three-point shooting and his passing skills. The club will compete in Italy’s top league and the EuroCup this season. Olynyk is expected to arrive in Rome shortly after finalizing his entry visa.