Pelicans add veteran center Daniel Theis, AP source says

By BRETT MARTEL The Associated Press

FILE - Los Angeles Clippers' Daniel Theis looks to shoot a 3-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, April 5, 2024, in Los Angeles. The New Orleans Pelicans and veteran NBA center Theis have agreed to terms on a one-year contract, a person familiar with the agreement said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday, July 8, 2024, because the agreement has not been announced. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent, File)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Etienne Laurent]

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Pelicans and veteran NBA center Daniel Theis have agreed to terms on a one-year contract, a person familiar with the agreement says. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the agreement has not been announced. New Orleans’ acquisition of the 32-year-old Theis comes after the Pelicans traded away their top two centers from last season: Jonas Valanciunas and Larry Nance. Theis, who is German, began NBA career with Boston in 2017. He has 151 career starts, but just four during the past two seasons. Theis averaged 6.3 points and 4.1 rebounds for the Los Angeles Clippers last season.