How much is Kelly Olynyk paid?


How much is Kelly Olynyk paid?
Kelly Olynyk. Source: Getty Images


Kelly Olynyk is a professional basketball player who plays for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA. He was born on April 19, 1991. Olynyk's basketball journey started in Toronto, where he honed his skills alongside future NBA player Cory Joseph on the team Scarborough Blues.

Despite their dominance, they faced a formidable opponent in the 5–0 Toronto team, led by a young Stephen Curry who was also playing in Toronto in early 2000s since his father was playing with the Toronto Raptors.


After a successful high school tenure at South Kamloops in Kamloops, British Columbia, Olynyk played his collegiate career at the Gonzaga University from 2009 to 2013. Olynyk was eventually selected by the Dallas Mavericks with the 13th overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft and was subsequently traded to the Boston Celtics.


In the NBA, Olynyk started his career as a reliable off the bench role player for various teams, including Miami, Houston, Detroit, and Utah. Known for his proficiency from beyond the arc, Olynyk boasts a career three-point shooting percentage of 37%, with multiple seasons exceeding a 40% conversion rate.


In a significant move on February 8, 2024, Olynyk returned to his hometown, joining the Toronto Raptors alongside Ochai Agbaji in a trade that brought him back to familiar territory.


Kelly Olynyk Salary

According to Spotrac, Kelly Olynyk will earn $12,195,122 for the 2023/24 NBA season.

This contract reflects Olynyk’s on-court contributions and value to the Toronto Raptors franchise, and it underscores his status as one of the league's premier stretch-4 bigs.


A yearly breakdown of his salary as reported by sportrac is mentioned below:


Season TeamSalary
2020/21Detroit Pistons$12,195,122
2021/22Detroit Pistons / Utah Jazz$12,804,878
2023/24Utah Jazz / Toronto Raptors$12,195,122
2024/25Toronto Raptors$12,804,878
2025/26Toronto Raptors$13,445,122



How many years are left on Kelly Olynyk’s contract?

Kelly Olynyk has one year left on his current contract. He was supposed to be an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2024.

However, Olynyk has already re-signed with the Toronto Raptors for two years. So, overall, Olynyk is under contract with the Raptors for three more years until 2026.


FAQ's on Kelly Olynyk Salary

Q. What is Kelly Olynyk’s contract with the Toronto Raptors?

A. Kelly Olynyk has a two-year $26,250,000 contract with the Toronto Raptors. Olynyk will be an unrestricted free agent in the 2026 NBA offseason. 

Q. What is Kelly Olynyk’s salary?

A. Kelly Olynyk’s salary for the 2023/24 season is $12,195,122.

Q. Where did Kelly Olynyk go to college?

A. Kelly Olynyk played college basketball at Gonzaga University from 2009 to 2013.

Q. What position does Kelly Olynyk play?

A. Kelly Olynyk is a power forward but he can also play as the center.

Q. How old is Kelly Olynyk?

A. Kelly Olynyk is 33 years old, as of March 2024. He was born on April 19, 1991.

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