With Theis gone, the Thunder now have an open roster spot. They could use it to convert Ajay Mitchell to a standard deal. The two-way rookie has played well despite toe surgery likely knocking him out for the rest of the regular season. No need to risk exposing him to restricted free agency.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have landed Daniel Theis in a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday ahead of Thursday's NBA Trade Deadline. The New Orleans Pelicans are shipping Daniel Theis and his expiring $2.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The New Orleans Pelicans traded center Daniel Theis and a 2031 second-round draft pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday for cash. The 6-foot-8 Theis has appeared in 38 games with nine starts for New Orleans this season, averaging 4.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 16.3 minutes per game.

The Oklahoma City Thunder acquired center Daniel Theis and a 2031 second-round pick from the New Orleans Pelicans in a trade deal

It was announced on Wednesday the Oklahoma City Thunder would be bringing on Daniel Theis and a 2031 second-round pick in exchange for cash considerations. Thei

The Oklahoma City Thunder have acquired Daniel Theis and draft compensation from the New Orleans Pelicans, per ESPN's Shams Charania. The NBA trade deadline Eve deal gives the Thunder another center option.

The Oklahoma City Thunder will waive Daniel Theis, league sources told  @hoopshype .Source: x.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet Daniel Theis waived by

The OKC Thunder acquired Daniel Theis and a 2031 second-round pick from the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for cash considerations on Wednesday.

The Pelicans are in the midst of another lost season as they sit 12-38 with the second-worst record in the Western Conference. They lost guard Dejounte Murray to a torn Achilles tendon on Friday which was just the latest in a long line of bad injury luck.

As reported on by ESPN's senior NBA insider Shams Charania, the OKC Thunder have acquired the New Orleans Pelicans center Daniel Theis. However, the Thunder have yet to send anything back in return. Whether that be more draft picks, rights, or just cash, OKC will eventually have to give New Orleans something in return to make the trade legal.