The Pelicans are trading center Daniel Theis to the Thunder along with draft compensation, reports Shams Charania of ESPN. Oklahoma City will receive a 2031 second-round pick in the deal ...

Over six EuroLeague games, Daniel Theis is averaging 13.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.2 blocks over 23:55. Monaco is en route to a Top-4 finish and securing homecourt advantage in the playoffs.

The Pelicans wanted to go at least the first ... And if that didn’t work, New Orleans brought in veteran big man Daniel Theis on a one-year deal to serve as the backup plan at center.