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Perfect from field in Game 5 Theis totaled 11 points (5-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt), one rebound and one block over 11 minutes during Wednesday's 110-107 loss to Milwaukee in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals rou...

Impact With Robert Williams (knee) out for a second straight game, Theis once again captured a minor rotation role. After going scoreless Monday, Theis was able to provide more of an offensive boost for Boston.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Theis will come off the bench during Sunday's Game 1 matchup against the Bucks, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Robert Williams (knee) will return to the starting lineup Sunday after coming off the bench during his first two games back following knee surgery. Across 14 games as a reserve with Boston, Theis has averaged 5.3 points and 4.1 rebounds in 14.0 minutes.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Efficient performance in win Theis provided 15 points (7-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 114-107 win over Brooklyn.

Impact After a poor shooting night in Game 1, Theis bounced back with an efficient performance Wednesday en route to his seventh double-digit scoring outing over his last nine games. During that stretch, the German big man has averaged 12.3 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 27.8 minutes per game. As long as Robert Williams (knee) remains sidelined, Theis figures to be an important piece of Boston's rotation.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Stellar offensive performance Theis posted 22 points (8-12 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), five rebounds and three assists across 32 minutes during Thursday's 127-121 loss to Milwaukee.

Impact Theis drew his fifth start over Boston's last six games and tied his season highs in made field goals, made three-pointers and points. Over his last six appearances, the German big man has averaged 13.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 28.8 minutes per game. He figures to continue garnering a sizable role for the Celtics as long as Robert Williams (knee) remains sidelined.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Solid game in starting role Theis provided 15 points (6-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and one assist over 30 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 117-94 win over the Bulls.

Impact The Celtics elected to go big against the Bulls, and it turned out to be the right decision. Rather than play small ball with Derrick White or Payton Pritchard, the Celtics seem to prefer a trio of Jayson Tatum, Al Horford and Theis in the front. Theis logged his third connective start, and the team should continue calling his number as long as Robert Williams (knee) remains sidelined.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Draws start Friday Theis is starting Friday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Theis came off the bench in Wednesday's loss to the Heat, but he'll return to the starting five for the second time in the last three games. Grant Williams will take on a bench role against Indiana.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts back to bench Theis will come off the bench Wednesday against the Heat, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Theis posted a 13-points, 10-rebound double-double Monday against the Raptors but will head to the bench with Al Horford (personal) rejoining the lineup. Theis should still be more involved as a reserve since Robert Williams (knee) is out for the next month.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Double-doubles in relief Theis contributed 13 points (5-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 41 minutes during Monday's 115-112 overtime loss to Toronto.

Impact With Robert Williams (knee) and Al Horford (personal) out, Theis saw extended time and delivered his first double-double with the Celtics. The team is currently deciding on a course of action for Williams, but it appears that he could be out for a while. Theis becomes a solid waiver wire add as a result.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting with Williams out Theis is starting Monday's game against the Raptors, Brian Robb of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact The 29-year-old will make his first start since being re-acquired by the Celtics in February, and it could be a more regular role for him down the stretch since Robert Williams (knee) is out indefinitely with a torn meniscus. Theis has averaged 5.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 0.9 blocks in 14 games off the bench for Boston but is now poised for a more significant workload.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Theis finding new role with Celtics; Rob Williams talks 'Time Lord' and fatherhood Daniel Theis is starting to find his form with the Celtics, while Rob Williams is finding his work-life balance as a father of two.

MARCH 25, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Daniel Theis: 'Positive' rollercoaster ride since Celtics return Daniel Theis said his block on Jordan Clarkson was a top-3 block in his career.

MARCH 24, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Posts productive line Monday Theis ended with nine points (4-6 FG, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds and one block across 19 minutes before fouling out of Monday's 132-123 victory over the Thunder.

Impact Theis enjoyed an action-packed 19 minutes of court time, falling one point and two boards shy of a double-double before fouling out. This was the big man's best rebounding performance since Feb. 15, when he pulled down nine boards against the 76ers. Theis has played exclusively as a reserve since joining Boston in mid-February, reaching 20 minutes just twice across 12 games.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in familiar environs, Daniel Theis emerges as an impactful figure in his second tour of duty with the Celtics - The Boston Globe Celtics coach Ime Udoka said Theis's familiarity with the team "helps us a lot, because we know that he can come right in and not miss a bea...

MARCH 19, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

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FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Blocks four shots in Boston debut Theis closed Tuesday's 135-87 victory over Philadelphia with five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt), nine rebounds, two assists and four blocks over 20 minutes.

Impact In his Celtics season debut, Theis came off the bench and blocked a season-high four shots. He also added nine rebounds, tying Al Horford for second on the team behind Jayson Tatum's game-high 12. The 29-year-old big man spent his first three and a half seasons of his career with Boston and appears to have picked up right where he left off. However, when Robert Williams (calf) returns to the rotation, Theis will likely see a slight decrease in playing time.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Theis happy to be back in the middle of Celtics' plans - The Boston Globe The center signed a four-year, $36 million deal with the Rockets this past summer, but the team started 1-16.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

How Daniel Theis fits with new-look Celtics squad after trade The Celtics got their big man back at the trade deadline.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Available Tuesday Theis (conditioning) will be available for Tuesday's matchup with the 76ers, Mark Murphy of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Theis will be available to make his season debut for Boston after being acquired via trade in exchange for Dennis Schroder and Romeo Langford. The veteran big man is expected to have his minutes monitored as he returns to game shape. Theis has only appeared in 11 contests since Nov. 29, as he was displaced by the youth movement in Houston.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In trading away seven players, the Celtics got quality in return for quantity - The Boston Globe The acquisition of Derrick White from the Spurs and Daniel Theis from the Rockets more than made up for the seven players who were dealt las...

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Not available Sunday Theis (recently traded) won't play Sunday against Atlanta, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Theis' return to Boston will be postponed as the logistics behind his trade haven't been resolved. His next chance to make his season debut for the Celtics will be Tuesday against the 76ers. However, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports that even when he is deemed available, it will take some time for Theis to build his conditioning back up because of his lack of minutes with Houston.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Sunday Theis (recently traded) is questionable for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Theis was dealt from Houston to Boston on Thursday but was unable to suit up Friday. He'll likely serve as the backup center once he's cleared to play.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Friday Theis (trade pending) is out Friday against the Nuggets.

Impact Theis was traded from the Rockets to the Celtics on Thursday but was unable to join the team ahead of Friday's matchup. His next chance to suit up will be Sunday against Atlanta.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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