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Veteran Center Daniel Theis, Pelicans Agree to One-Year Deal, per Report

Mike McDaniel

Apr 14, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center Daniel Theis (10) shoots a free throw against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 14, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center Daniel Theis (10) shoots a free throw against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports / Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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The New Orleans Pelicans are set to sign veteran center Daniel Theis to a one-year deal, according to a report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

The 32-year-old center played in 60 games last season, one for the Pacers and 59 for the Clippers, while averaging 6.3 points and 4.1 rebounds on 53.2% shooting from the floor and 36.6% from three on 70 attempts.

Theis has played seven seasons in the NBA, most notably for five seasons with the Boston Celtics. The veteran will provide a reliable big man piece off the bench for a Pelicans squad that will be squarely in the playoff conversation in the Western Conference next season.

Over his seven NBA seasons, Theis has averaged 7.4 points and 4.8 rebounds on 54.1% shooting from the floor.

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Mike McDaniel

MIKE MCDANIEL

Mike McDaniel is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated, where he has worked since January 2022. His work has been featured at InsideTheACC.com, SB Nation, FanSided and more. McDaniel hosts the Hokie Hangover Podcast, covering Virginia Tech athletics, as well as Basketball Conference: The ACC Football Podcast. Outside of work, he is a husband and father, and an avid golfer.

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