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Hawks reported to be on short list for UFA Kelly Olynyk

Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk (41) passes behind Atlanta Hawks forward Thabo Sefolosha (25) during Boston’s 103-101 win Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, in Atlanta.

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Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk (41) passes behind Atlanta Hawks forward Thabo Sefolosha (25) during Boston’s 103-101 win Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, in Atlanta.

By Juliakate E Culpepper

July 5, 2017

Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk became an unrestricted free agent on Tuesday after the Celtics renounced the 7-foot center’s qualifying offer, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski‏.

USA Today’s Sam Amick reported the Atlanta Hawks and Indiana Pacers were on the short list of landing spots.

A four-year veteran out of Gonzaga, Olynyk averaged nine points, 4.8 rebounds and two assists per game last season with the Celtics.

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