On a day when most of the NBA is focused on the Trade Deadline, the Thunder could make a bigger addition than anyone by adding a 7-foot Defensive Player of the Year who can stretch the floor from 3. Oklahoma City is 40-9 and has yet to play their two best centers in the same game,

The Oklahoma City Thunder have filled their final roster spot by waiving Daniel Theis and signing rookie Ajay Mitchell to a standard NBA contract. OKC acquired Theis from New Orleans Wednesday along with a 2031 second round draft pick for cash considerations.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have acquired Daniel Theis and draft compensation from the New Orleans Pelicans, per ESPN's Shams Charania. The NBA trade deadline Eve deal gives the Thunder another center option.