Pelicans Sign Veteran Center Daniel Theis to One-Year Deal

New Orleans secures Theis after trading away top centers from last season, bolstering their frontcourt depth.

Daniel Theis joins the Pelicans on a one-year contract after playing with the Clippers last season.
Theis averaged 6.3 points and 4.1 rebounds in 59 games with the Clippers.
New Orleans traded Jonas Valanciunas and Larry Nance Jr., creating a need for experienced centers.
Rookie Yves Missi is expected to start in a reserve role for the Pelicans.
Theis has 151 career starts and will also play for Germany in the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics.