Minutes after the NBA trade deadline ended, the Oklahoma City Thunder announced they have waived Daniel Theis. The 32-year-old was on an expiring $2.1 million salary. This comes a day after the Thunder acquired Theis and a 2031 second-round pick from the New Orleans Pelicans for cash considerations.

The OKC Thunder acquired Daniel Theis and a 2031 second-round pick from the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for cash considerations on Wednesday.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — 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, averaging 4.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 16.3 minutes per game.