The New Orleans Pelicans have made a trade just one day ahead of the 2024-2025 season trade deadline. Daniel Theis has been a center for the Pelicans this season starting in nine games and seeing action in 38 games total.

Former Celtics big man Daniel Theis is on the move as he was again traded, this time from the Pelicans to the Thunder, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. In a cost-cutting move, the Pelicans are sending Theis and draft compensation to the Thunder.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have made a reported trade to bolster their frontcourt. Per ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Pelicans are shipping veteran center Daniel Theis and draft compensation to Oklahoma City. Per Will Guillory of The Athletic, the Pelicans will send a 2031 second-round pick to the Thunder.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have entered their names in the trade mix as we approach the highly anticipated NBA trade deadline on Thursday. The Thunder have added to their frontcourt depth, adding New Orleans Pelicans big man Daniel Theis. ESPN's Shams Charania shared via X.

The Oklahoma City Thunder made a trade on Wednesday and, unsurprisingly, landed a draft pick in it. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania is reporting the New Orleans Pelicans are sending center Daniel Theis and draft compensation—a 2031 second-round pick—to the Thunder.