The Thunder waived Theis (thumb) on Thursday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Thunder just acquired Theis along with draft compensation on Wednesday in what was essentially a salary dump. The Thunder are comfortable with their current center rotation, however. Theis is likely to draw interest from contending teams as a free agent.

The Thunder acquired Theis (thumb) and additional draft compensation from the Pelicans on Wednesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Pelicans were previously $1.4 million above the luxury tax, and Theis had an expiring $2.1 million contract, so moving him to the Thunder created more financial flexibility. In Oklahoma City, Theis will compete with Jaylin Williams for backup minutes at center behind starter Isaiah Hartenstein. Theis will likely make his debut Friday against the Raptors once the trade is made official. The veteran big man had missed the Pelicans' previous two games with a right thumb sprain, but the injury isn't believed to be anything significant.

Theis (thumb) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

After missing the last two games for the Pelicans, Theis could be on track to be ruled out for a third straight game due to a right thumb sprain. The veteran big man is having a rough season in New Orleans, averaging a career-low 4.3 points per game on a career-worst 47.3 percent shooting from the floor. If unable to play in Denver, the team could turn to Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Karlo Matkovic to help shoulder the load off the bench in the frontcourt.

Theis (thumb) will not play Monday against Denver.

EDGE Analysis

Theis will miss his second consecutive game for the Pelicans, but he remains day-to-day. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Karlo Matkovic are the candidates to see increased roles behind Yves Missi.

Theis (thumb) is questionable for Monday's game against the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

Theis missed Friday's game due to a thumb injury that now has his status for Monday in question. If he is unable to go, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Karlo Matkovic could see increased roles behind Yves Missi.

Theis (thumb) won't play in Friday's game versus the Celtics.

EDGE Analysis

Theis has been downgraded from doubtful to out Friday due to a sprained right thumb. Yves Missi, Karlo Matkovic and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl are all candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Theis' next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Denver.

Theis (thumb) has been listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Celtics.

EDGE Analysis

Theis is having a less-than-stellar season in a bench role with the Pelicans. The veteran big man is averaging a career-low 4.3 points to go along with 4.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 16.3 minutes per game. From a fantasy perspective, he hasn't made a big impact during the 2024-25 campaign.

Theis logged four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), eight rebounds and six assists over 37 minutes during Monday's 123-119 overtime victory over the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

Theis matched his season-best mark of six assists as he made his second start in a row. He's been a serviceable short-term streamer for the Pelicans, but all that could come to an end once Yves Missi (shoulder) and Zion Williamson (illness) are healthy again.

Theis recorded 18 points (6-9 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal in 28 minutes during Friday's 136-123 win over the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

Making his first start for the Pelicans since Nov. 25, Theis made an immediate impact in his return to the first unit with his highest scoring output of the year in a season-high 28 minutes. Having now played eight games as a starter, the veteran big man has averaged 6.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.1 blocks in 17.9 minutes as a member of New Orleans' starting lineup. With starting center Yves Missi (illness) presumably just day-to-day, Theis doesn't appear to be the most appealing cursory pickup in fantasy leagues despite Friday's outburst.

Theis is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

The Pelicans will be without Yves Missi on Friday due to an illness, so Theis will have a golden chance to make a good impression in this matchup. He's averaging 4.4 points and 4.0 rebounds per game in his seven starts this season, so he's not expected to affect many fantasy decisions even with the change in role.