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.

It was announced on Wednesday the Oklahoma City Thunder would be bringing on Daniel Theis and a 2031 second-round pick in exchange for cash considerations. Thei

The Oklahoma City Thunder have acquired Daniel Theis and draft compensation from the New Orleans Pelicans, per ESPN's Shams Charania. The draft compensation is a 2031 second-round pick, per Marc Stein.

Since the start of February, the Oklahoma City Thunder has been on a tear. A 34-point victory over the Sacramento Kings, a 29-point win over the Milwaukee Bucks

Here's what the Oklahoma City Thunder said about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 50 points against the Phoenix Suns.

"Thunder star Chet Holmgren is off the team's injury report, clearing the way for him to return to action Friday against the Toronto Raptors in OKC. At 40-9, Thunder's remainder of regular season will feature reintegrating Holmgren into the young, rising title contender," Charania posted.

He sustained the hip injury after taking a hard fall on a block attempt in the first quarter of a 127-116 loss to the Golden State Warriors. Holmgren anchored the Thunder’s league-leading defense at the time of his injury.