OKC Thunder acquires New Orleans Pelicans center Daniel Theis, NBA Draft pick
The Oklahoma City Thunder acquired Daniel Theis and a 2031 second-round pick from the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for cash considerations on Wednesday.
Theis is a 32-year-old center who's averaging 4.3 points and 4.3 rebounds in 16.3 minutes per game this season, and he's on an expiring $2.1-million contract.
OKC has been short-handed at the five this season. Chet Holmgren has been out since Nov. 10 with a right iliac wing fracture, and Isaiah Hartenstein has missed 20 of the team's 48 games.
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For New Orleans, the trade is a cost-saving measure. The Pelicans were $1.4 million above the luxury tax prior to the deal. They are now below it.
OKC has now made two deals leading up to the NBA trade deadline, which is at 2 p.m. CST Thursday. It acquired the Denver Nuggets' 2030 second-round pick from the Charlotte Hornets on Monday in exchange for the Phoenix Suns' 2029 second-round pick.
This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: OKC Thunder lands Daniel Theis, draft pick in trade with Pelicans
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