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 New Orleans Pelicans have traded center Daniel Theis and a 2031 second-round draft pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder for cash.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have officially announced they have waived Daniel Theis. The 32-year-old German big man was on an expiring $2.1 million salary. This decision was made public just a day after the Thunder acquired Theis and a 2031 second-round pick from the New Orleans Pelicans for cash considerations.