His’ time with the Indiana Pacers may be coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean the former Celtics big man is any closer to a third stint in Boston.
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Theis and the Pacers are in serious talks about a contract buyout. It would allow the veteran big man to sign with another team following a disappointing season in Indiana.
However, the Los Angeles Clippers are expected to be that team. According to Charania, Theis will sign with the Clippers pending a physical.
Charania reported last week the Clippers were showing interest in Theis on the trade market. When in Boston to face the Celtics on Nov. 1, Theis told MassLive’s Brian Robb he wasn’t happy with his current standing in Indiana and left the door open to return to Boston.
Theis has only appeared in one game this season and was inactive in Indiana’s most recent game, but not due to injury.
The Celtics dealt Theis to the Pacers in a deal that brought Malcolm Brogdon to Boston at the time.
