The Thunder waived Theis (thumb) on Thursday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports. The Thunder just acquired Theis along with draft compensation on Wednesday in what was essentially a salary dump. The Thunder are comfortable with their current center rotation,

After waiving Theis, Oklahoma City had an open roster spot, which they used to sign one of their young stars to a guaranteed contract. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Thunder are converting two-way guard Ajay Mitchell to a two-year, $6 million contract.

On a day when most of the NBA is focused on the Trade Deadline, the Thunder could make a bigger addition than anyone by adding a 7-foot Defensive Player of the Year who can stretch the floor from 3. Oklahoma City is 40-9 and has yet to play their two best centers in the same game,