DANIEL THEIS NEWS

Indiana Pacers exit interviews: Daniel Theis wanted more chances to play but proved he can still contribute and mentor when healthy Theis played in just seven games for the Pacers this season

APRIL 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Daniel Theis receiving less playing time as Indiana Pacers look to develop young players Theis was the Pacers backup center for a few weeks, but that is no longer the case

MARCH 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Absent from injury report Theis (thumb) isn't listed on the Pacers' injury report for Thursday's matchup against the Celtics.

Impact Theis was sidelined for the Pacers' final game before the All-Star break due to a thumb injury, but he appears to have benefitted from the time off and should be available Thursday. Before his absence, he'd appeared in six of Indiana's past seven games and averaged 6.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 15.3 minutes.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Theis (thumb) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Bulls, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Theis presumably suffered the right thumb sprain during Monday's loss to Utah and will have to sit out the Pacers' final contest before the All-Star break due to the issue. Myles Turner (back) has been cleared, so Isaiah Jackson figures to operate as the primary backup behind Turner versus Chicago. Theis' next chance to suit up will come Feb. 23 against Boston.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Bulls Theis is questionable for Wednesday's tilt against the Bulls due to a sprained right thumb.

Impact The Pacers could be shorthanded in the frontcourt Wednesday, as Myles Turner (back) is also questionable. Absences to one or both centers could mean more minutes for Isaiah Jackson and Jalen Smith.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Theis will start at center in Monday's game against the Jazz, Tony East of SI.com reports.

Impact Theis sat out Saturday's loss to Washington due to right knee injury management, but he's available and will draw his first start of the season with Myles Turner (back) sidelined. Theis has averaged 6.0 points and 2.4 rebounds in 14.0 minutes per game over his five appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Monday Theis (right knee injury mangement) isn't listed on the Pacers' injury report and should be available for Monday's game against the Jazz.

Impact As anticipated, Theis will be good to go for the start of the Pacers' three-game week to close out the first half slate after he rested during Saturday's loss to the Wizards in the second leg of a back-to-back set. Since making his season debut earlier this month, Theis has settled in as the top backup to Myles Turner, but Theis could get the chance to start Monday if Turner -- who is listed as questionable with lower-back soreness -- is unable to play.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for rest Saturday Theis is out Saturday against the Wizards due to right knee injury management.

Impact Theis has appeared in five straight games -- including one back-to-back -- since making his season debut after recovering from a knee injury. Understandably, the organization will give him a game off, and he should be back for Monday's matchup against the Jazz. Isaiah Jackson could see more run Saturday.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Theis (knee) is available to play Sunday against Cleveland.

Impact Theis will be available for a third consecutive matchup despite his knee injury. He's averaged 11.5 minutes per game over his first two appearances of the season, which hasn't been enough floor time for him to impact most fantasy leagues.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could rest Sunday Theis is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Cavaliers due to right knee injury management.

Impact Surprisingly, Theis played in the Pacers' Thursday-Friday back-to-back despite those two games being his first appearances of the year. However, he may rest Sunday, giving him an extended break until the Pacers play again Wednesday against the Heat.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays as primary backup Theis ended Friday's 107-104 victory over the Kings with eight points (3-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 15 minutes.

Impact Theis played 15 minutes off the bench Friday, soaking up all of the available backup center minutes. While this isn't really relevant from a standard league perspective, it is interesting that both Jalen Smith and Isaiah Jackson were out of the rotation. Jackson has been the focus of much discussion lately, specifically centered around his stash value heading into the trade deadline. This is certainly not an encouraging sign, although he could still be worth holding given the deadline is only a matter of days away.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Kings Theis (knee) is available for Friday's game against Sacramento, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Theis was limited to just seven minutes during his season debut Thursday, but it's encouraging that he'll be able to suit up for the second half of the Pacers' back-to-back set. Despite his availability, his workload will presumably be monitored once again Friday.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Theis (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Kings.

Impact Theis made his season debut Thursday against the Lakers and didn't record any counting stats in seven minutes of playing time. If he's able to suit up for the second half of the back-to-back set Friday, he'll likely face a significant minutes restriction again.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes season, team debuts Theis (knee) played seven minutes off the bench and finished with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one foul and no other statistics in Thursday's 112-111 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Suiting up for the first time all season after a prolonged recovery from offseason knee surgery, Theis was surprisingly the first substitute off the bench for the Pacers. He finished out the first quarter and re-entered the contest for two more brief stints in the second quarter, but Theis didn't play at any point in the second half while Isaiah Jackson handled the backup center role when starter Myles Turner was off the court. Jackson thus appears to be ahead of Theis in the rotation for now, but head coach Rick Carlisle's plans could change once Theis is further removed from the knee injury.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available Thursday Theis (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Theis spent the first half of the year recovering from offseason knee surgery, but he practiced Tuesday and Wednesday and has been cleared to make his season debut against the Lakers. The 30-year-old will likely have his workload monitored in the near future, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him sit out the second half of a back-to-back set Friday against Sacramento.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable for Thursday Theis (knee) is questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Lakers.

Impact Theis, who continues to work his way back from offseason surgery on his right knee, was a full participant during Tuesday and Wednesday's practices and is questionable to make his 2022-23 debut Thursday, though head coach Rick Carlisle is expecting Theis to be available, per Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com. Thursday's matchup is the first half of a back-to-back set, so even if Theis is cleared, it seems unlikely the veteran big man is able to play in both of the Pacers' upcoming games. Once he's back to full speed, Theis should secure a consistent role in Indiana's rotation, but he's not expected to garner enough minutes to crack fantasy relevancy in standard leagues.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana Pacers could get Tyrese Haliburton and Daniel Theis back this week Haliburton hasn’t played in three weeks while Theis has been out all season

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Daniel Theis hopes to make season debut in the next days Nearly seven months have passed since center Daniel Theis was acquired from the Celtics, but he has yet to put on an Indiana Pacers uniform....

JANUARY 31, 2023 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Practices Tuesday, could debut soon Head coach Rick Carlisle said Tuesday that Theis (knee) was a full participant during Tuesday's practice and could return to game action by the end of the week, Tony East of SI.com...

Impact Theis is still looking to make his 2022-23 debut while rehabbing from offseason surgery on his right knee. However, it appears like he's in the final stages of his recovery and could be back in the mix soon. The Pacers have three home games remaining this week -- Thursday versus the Lakers, Friday against the Kings and Sunday against the Cavaliers. Even if he's cleared, it's unlikely the veteran big man appears in all of those contests, so it's safe to keep him on the bench until next week. Once he's back up to full speed, Theis should factor into the frontcourt rotation, though it's unlikely that he sees enough minutes to warrant attention in most fantasy leagues.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Daniel Theis debut for Indiana Pacers could come this week Theis has not played for the Indiana Pacers this season

JANUARY 30, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Still sidelined Theis (knee) will not play in Sunday's game against Memphis.

Impact Theis will have to push back his 2022-23 debut to another contest after being ruled out for Indiana's trip to Memphis. His next chance to suit up will come Thursday against the Lakers.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Theis (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Theis is closing in on a season debut, but it won't come Friday. His next chance to suit up arrives Sunday against the Grizzlies. It's possible he's not an every-game player once available, though coach Rick Carlisle is struggling to find reliable backup center minutes.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Wednesday Theis (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Orlando.

Impact Although coach Rick Carlisle said Monday that Theis would be available "soon," the 30-year-old will remain sidelined for the second half of a back-to-back set Wednesday. While he's been progressing well in practice recently, he's unlikely to have a consistent spot in the frontcourt rotation once he's deemed healthy.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Closing in on season debut Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said that Theis (knee) won't be ready to play in Tuesday's game against the Bulls, but the veteran center is progressing well in practice and will b...

Impact Theis has been sidelined all season while recovering from the surgery he underwent in November on his sore right knee, but he's been taking part in on-court work for the past month and appears to have ramped up his activity during the Pacers' recent practices. Though Carlisle's comments suggest Theis is considered day-to-day rather than week-to-week at this stage, the 30-year-old is unlikely to have a spot in Indiana's rotation whenever he's ultimately cleared to make his 2022-23 debut.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Practices, but lacks clear timeline Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said Tuesday that Theis (knee) has been cleared to take part in more activities during practice, but the center remains without a clear timeline to...

Impact Since Carlisle didn't specify that Theis has been cleared for full-contact, 5-on-5 work, the 30-year-old big man will presumably need at least a few more days to ramp back up after undergoing surgery in November to address persistent soreness in his right knee. Expect Theis to remain out for both ends of the Pacers' home back-to-back set this weekend against the Hawks and Grizzlies, but a return at some point during the team's four-game road trip next week that kicks off Monday in Milwaukee could be realistic.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE