Daniel Theis Out for Pelicans Due to Conditioning
Daniel Theis of the New Orleans Pelicans is currently out as he works on his conditioning. He will not be playing in any upcoming games until he is fully ready. Theis has been dealing with this issue since December 21, 2024.
What It Means
This news affects both Daniel Theis and the New Orleans Pelicans. Theis has been working on getting back into shape, which means he will miss more time on the court. His current season stats include 3.5 points per game and 3.4 rebounds per game.
The team will need to rely more on their other centers. Yves Missi and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl are ahead of Theis in the depth chart and may see increased playing time. Missi averages 9.3 points per game while Robinson-Earl adds 6.8 points per game.