Daniel Theis Questionable for Pelicans’ Game with Knicks on December 21st Due to Personal Matter
Daniel Theis is dealing with a personal matter and is currently listed as questionable for the New Orleans Pelicans’ upcoming game against the New York Knicks on December 21st. This news comes after he missed previous games due to similar issues.
What It Means
The absence of Daniel Theis could impact the Pelicans’ depth at the center position. He has been averaging 3.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game this season. While his scoring isn’t high, he contributes in other areas.
If Theis is unable to play, Yves Missi and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl will likely see more minutes. Missi leads the center rotation with an average of 25.9 minutes per game and 9.3 points, while Robinson-Earl averages 19.6 minutes and 6.8 points per game.