Clippers Bolster Frontcourt With Experienced Center

Daniel Theis Signs with Los Angeles Clippers Following Buyout from Indiana Pacers

Clippers Bolster Frontcourt with Experienced Center

Key Points

* Indiana Pacers have waived center Daniel Theis. * Theis has agreed to a contract buyout. * The Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly interested in acquiring Theis. * The buyout clears the way for Theis to join the Clippers.

The Indiana Pacers have officially waived center Daniel Theis, according to a report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The move is intended to clear the way for Theis to join the Los Angeles Clippers, who have reportedly been interested in trading for the veteran big man.

Theis, 30, has spent the past two seasons with the Pacers. He averaged 9.1 points and 5.4 rebounds per game last season, while shooting 47.4% from the field. He is a versatile defender who can guard multiple positions.

The Clippers are in need of frontcourt depth after losing Ivica Zubac to a knee injury. Theis would provide them with a reliable backup option behind starting center Nicolas Batum.

The buyout is a positive development for Theis, who will now have the opportunity to sign with a contender. The Clippers are currently the third seed in the Western Conference and are considered to be one of the favorites to win the championship.