Pelicans trade C Daniel Theis to OKC
Jan 24, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Daniel Theis (10) rebounds the ball during the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images The Oklahoma City Thunder acquired veteran center Daniel Theis from the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday.
The Pelicans also sent a 2031 second-round pick to the Thunder in exchange for cash considerations, the Thunder announced.
Theis, 32, provides depth at center while the Thunder await Chet Holmgren to return from his injury. Theis is averaging 4.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 16.3 minutes in 38 games (nine starts) this season, his only one in New Orleans.
He averages 7.1 points and 4.7 rebounds in 411 career games (160 starts) for six teams, most notably the Boston Celtics (2017-21; 2022).
--Field Level Media
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