Theis logged four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), eight rebounds and six assists over 37 minutes during Monday's 123-119 overtime victory over the Jazz.
Theis matched his season-best mark of six assists as he made his second start in a row. He's been a serviceable short-term streamer for the Pelicans, but all that could come to an end once Yves Missi (shoulder) and Zion Williamson (illness) are healthy again.
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Pelicans' Daniel Theis: Fills in admirably Friday
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Theis recorded 18 points (6-9 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal in 28 minutes during Friday's 136-123 win over the Jazz.
Making his first start for the Pelicans since Nov. 25, Theis made an immediate impact in his return to the first unit with his highest scoring output of the year in a season-high 28 minutes. Having now played eight games as a starter, the veteran big man has averaged 6.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.1 blocks in 17.9 minutes as a member of New Orleans' starting lineup. With starting center Yves Missi (illness) presumably just day-to-day, Theis doesn't appear to be the most appealing cursory pickup in fantasy leagues despite Friday's outburst.
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Pelicans' Daniel Theis: Starting vs. Utah
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Theis is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Jazz.
The Pelicans will be without Yves Missi on Friday due to an illness, so Theis will have a golden chance to make a good impression in this matchup. He's averaging 4.4 points and 4.0 rebounds per game in his seven starts this season, so he's not expected to affect many fantasy decisions even with the change in role.
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Pelicans' Daniel Theis: Backup role continues Wednesday
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Theis closed with two points (1-4 FG), five rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 19 minutes during Wednesday's 119-116 win over the Mavericks.
Theis continues to play limited minutes behind Yves Missi, having now played fewer than 20 minutes in eight of the past 10 games. Now on the wrong side of 30, it's hard to envisage Theis stepping into a larger role, at least not on a consistent basis. He should be able to provide the Pelicans with a semi-reliable veteran piece, something they need desperately given the season they are going though.
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Pelicans' Daniel Theis: Fails to score in loss
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Theis closed Wednesday's 119-108 loss to the Heat with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 18 minutes.
Theis continued to play a limited role off the bench behind impressive rookie Yves Missi. Theis has scored in double-digits just once this season, averaging a very modest 3.7 points and 3.7 rebounds in 14.7 minutes per game.
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Pelicans' Daniel Theis: Double-doubles Friday
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Theis provided 11 points (3-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal in 21 minutes during Friday's 132-124 loss to the Grizzlies.
Theis recorded his first double-double of the season, logging a few extra minutes after Yves Missi was forced to the locker room for a brief period of time. After starting the first five games of the season, Theis has seen his role reduce over the course of the campaign. Over the past month, he has averaged just 3.6 points and 4.2 rebounds in 14.5 minutes per game. Based on what we have seen recently, this performance should be viewed as nothing more than an outlier.
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Pelicans' Daniel Theis: Off injury report Sunday
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Theis (personal/conditioning) is off the injury report for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
Theis will return to action following a two-game absence due to personal reasons. The big man has been a mainstay on the injury report in December, and in only four outings, he has averaged 3.0 points and 2.5 rebounds across 12.0 minutes per contest.
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Pelicans' Daniel Theis: Now ruled out against New York
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Theis won't play in Saturday's game versus the Knicks while returning to competitive conditioning.
After missing New Orleans' previous contest due to personal reasons, it appears that Theis is not in game shape and will miss Saturday's outing. The veteran big man's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Denver.
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Pelicans' Daniel Theis: Good to go Saturday
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Theis (personal) is available for Saturday's game versus the Knicks.
Theis has been upgraded from questionable to available Saturday after missing New Orleans' previous contest due to personal reasons. The veteran big man is averaging 3.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 13.5 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
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Pelicans' Daniel Theis: Questionable to play Saturday
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Theis (personal) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Knicks.
Theis did not play against the Rockets on Thursday while attending to a personal matter. Trey Jemison and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl would be slated to see increased minutes off the bench behind starting center Yves Missi if Theis is unable to play Saturday.
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Pelicans' Daniel Theis: Unavailable Thursday
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Theis won't play in Thursday's game against the Rockets for personal reasons.
Theis won't suit up for Thursday's game as he tends to personal issues. His absence should result in more minutes for Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Trey Jemison. Theis' next chance to play will come Saturday against the Knicks.
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Pelicans' Daniel Theis: Off injury report
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Theis (neck) isn't listed on the Pelicans' injury report for Thursday's game against the Kings.
Theis has missed three straight games due to neck spasms, but he appears to be over the issue. His return will likely result in fewer minutes for Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Trey Jemison. Theis is averaging 3.5 points and 3.4 rebounds across 14.3 minutes per game this season.
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Pelicans' Daniel Theis: Ruled out Sunday
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Theis (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Theis is set to miss his third consecutive matchup due to neck spasms. With the big man sidelined, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Trey Jemison are candidates for an uptick in playing time. Theis' next chance to suit up will come Thursday against the Kings.
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Pelicans' Daniel Theis: Ruled out Saturday vs. OKC
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Theis (neck) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Thunder, Erin Summers of the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network reports.
Theis will be sidelined for a second straight game due to neck spasms, and he could be in jeopardy of missing a third on the second leg of the Pelicans' back-to-back against the Spurs on Sunday. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl will be New Orleans' main backup center to Yves Missi on Saturday, though Trey Jemison could also see some playing time due to Theis' injury.
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Pelicans' Daniel Theis: Iffy for Saturday against OKC
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Theis (neck) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Thunder.
Theis is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive outing due to neck spasms. In his last five outings (one start), the big man averaged 3.4 points and 2.8 rebounds across 13.6 minutes per game.
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Pelicans' Daniel Theis: Won't play Thursday
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Theis is out for Thursday's game versus the Suns due to neck spasms, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
Theis had appeared in each of the Pelicans' last six games, but his absence Thursday could open up more time for Jeremiah Robinson-Earl or Trey Jemison at the backup center spot behind starter Yves Missi. Theis' next chance to suit up will come Saturday versus the Thunder.
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Pelicans' Daniel Theis: Poor season continues
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Theis totaled three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds and one steal across 13 minutes during Monday's 124-112 loss to the Hawks.
Theis continues to be a non-factor, as he's scored in single digits in every game this season. After starting the first five games, his role has shifted to that of a backup. In 17 games he is averaging just 3.5 points and 3.4 rebounds in 14.3 minutes per game. It is clear that Theis simply isn't the player he once was.
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Pelicans' Daniel Theis: Not starting Wednesday
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Theis is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Theis will head back to the bench after two straight starts, as Yves Missi will recover his role in the starting lineup. Theis is averaging a mere 3.3 points and 2.8 rebounds per game when coming off the bench this season, so he shouldn't have a lot of fantasy appeal in most formats.
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Pelicans' Daniel Theis: Sticking in starting lineup
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Theis will start Monday's game against the Pacers.
Yves Missi (shoulder) has been cleared to play after missing the Pelicans' last game, but Theis will stick in the starting lineup for a second straight game. On Friday, Theis posted three points, five rebounds, two assists and three blocks in 18 minutes during a loss to Golden State.
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Pelicans' Daniel Theis: Getting starting nod
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Theis is in the starting five for Friday's game versus the Warriors.
Theis will replace Yves Missi (shoulder) in the starting lineup Friday. Theis is averaging 4.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.2 blocks in 16.0 minutes across his previous five starting appearances.
