OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The New Orleans Pelicans traded center Daniel Theis and a 2031 second-round draft pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday for cash. The 6-foot-8 Theis has appeared in 38 games with nine starts for New Orleans this season, averaging 4.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 16.3 minutes per game.

NBA veteran Daniel Theis is set to return to Europe and has committed to sign with AS Monaco, sources tell BasketNews. Monaco did not submit the highest financial offer, as Panathinaikos

Daniel Theis, an eight-year NBA veteran, has committed to sign with EuroLeague team AS Monaco, according to Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews.

Players like Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis, Jimmy Butler, DeAaron Fox, and so many other NBA stars are now making their way to new homes. With all these moves, there are many instances of a team winding up with a player that doesn't quite fit with their current squad as a result of a larger deal.