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The Canadian National team is one of the hottest teams in the FIBA Americas qualifying tournament in Mexico City.

One of the main reasons has been the play of Boston Celtics forward/center Kelly Olynyk.

After missing three games in an exhibition tournament last month courtesy of a left knee injury, Olynyk has bounced back with strong play in the four games in Mexico City, with Canada suffering just one loss to still-unbeaten Argentina.

In those four games, Olynyk has averaged 11.5 points and 3.8 assists along with 7.5 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game – both team highs.

CSNNE – Olynyk is excelling on both ends for Team Canada

While no one should get too high about Kelly Olynyk putting up solid numbers in extended time against international squads like Puerto Rico, there’s nothing wrong with being pleased about news of KOs strong showing with Team Canada. Kelly needs to save some of that solid, two-way basketball for training camp, however. The Celtics’ front-court log-jam will need to sort itself out before the end of October, with six guys jockeying for minutes.

KO really didn’t take a step forward last season. He was still below average defensively and his offensive game didn’t blossom the way many expected it would.

I honestly have no idea who makes it into the rotation for the Cs, and I’m just as stumped on what happens the guy(s) who don’t. If there isn’t space for Olynyk on this team, what’s the market for a big who can shoot with two years left on his rookie deal?

Good to see Kelly represent his country well, albeit in low-stakes, qualifying rounds of the FIBA Americas tournament. Let’s see if that’s something he can build upon.

On Page 2, Should the Cs look into Markieff Morris?

If Morris gets moved, and there’s no guarantee he will, it’s going to have to be to a suitor with real assets. The former Jayhawk averaged a career-high 15.3 points and 6.2 rebounds while starting 82 games last season, and it won’t be easy for Phoenix to replace that kind of production.

Still, if you are looking for a team with trade chips, there’s no better place to start in the NBA right now than Boston. Danny Ainge already has to cut at least one NBA-caliber player from the team’s current roster after putting together a group that has 16 guaranteed contracts for next season.

The Celtics also have a logjam at multiple positions and could offer Phoenix an enticing mix of picks and players that would allow them to move on from a disgruntled Morris.

CBS Local – Robb: Celtics should take a close look at Markieff Morris

One way to deal with that aforementioned log-jam is to trade away a few of the Cs front-court players to clear space for an incoming forward. Morris isn’t exactly at the Boogie Cousins level of “let’s keep a close eye on this guy and hope he gets disillusioned enough with his current situation to force a trade,” but he’s a cheap, young player who would be an intriguing fit with Brad Stevens.

Would McDonough take a few of the Cs expiring contracts at the forward position and a first round pick for Morris? Also, just how serious is Morris with his statement to never play in Phoenix again and how much does that influence your opinion of the guy?

My future will not be in Phoenix…. #thatisall#backtothegrind#FOE

— Keef Morris (@Keefmorris) September 4, 2015

Personally, I don’t think he has much of a right to complain after his brother was traded. That’s the business, dude. There’s no guarantee that acquiring Morris means he’ll be happy throughout the duration of his contract.