Considering all that, it shouldn't be a shocker to see the Thunder make minimal moves at the NBA trade deadline. Sam Presti made a handful of roster changes, but those were on the margins. OKC will ride out with the squad that's led it to its cushy first-place lead.

With Theis gone, the Thunder now have an open roster spot. They could use it to convert Ajay Mitchell to a standard deal. The two-way rookie has played well despite toe surgery likely knocking him out for the rest of the regular season. No need to risk exposing him to restricted free agency.

The Oklahoma City Thunder made two major roster decisions on Thursday after the NBA trade deadline passed. First, they decided to waive Daniel Theis. Of course, the Thunder acquired Theis and a 2031 second-round pick from the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for cash considerations on Wednesday,