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 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,

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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.

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.