[Saba Sports News] The Los Angeles Clippers are set to sign veteran center Daniel Theis following Mason Plumlee’s injury. Theis has arranged a buyout agreement with the Indiana Pacers, as reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. He is expected to join the Clippers once he clears waivers.
Plumlee’s recent MCL sprain in his left knee, caused by a collision with New York Knicks forward Julius Randle, has left him sidelined for up to two months. This prompted the Clippers to seek a replacement.
Theis, a former standout in the Basketball Bundesliga and a key player in Germany’s recent FIBA World Cup gold medal victory, may not have the typical center size at 6-foot-8 but compensates with strong interior scoring and effective defense.
The 31-year-old, who has been out of the Pacers’ rotation this season, is expected to see significant playtime with the Clippers, given their current roster situation.