Report: Celtics allow Canadian Kelly Olynyk to become free agent

Boston Celtics centre Kelly Olynyk (41) celebrates his basket with guard Isaiah Thomas (4) during the fourth quarter of Game 7 against the Washington Wizards. (Charles Krupa/AP)

The Boston Celtics have cut ties with Canadian centre Kelly Olynyk, allowing him to become an unrestricted free agent, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

The Toronto-born, Kamloops, B.C.-raised 25-year-old averaged nine points and 4.8 rebounds in 20.5 minutes over 75 games with the Celtics this past season.

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