Daniel Theis could have made significant extra money by being traded to the Boston Celtics, but he chose to waive the bonus in order for the trade to go through. The Celtics were looking for increased flexibility under the luxury tax line and may have looked at other options, had Theis not forfeited his bonus.
Theis forfeited over $3 million in total by waiving his bonus. Theis’ decision seems to have been motivated to get back to the Celtics from the Houston Rockets. Theis was reportedly unhappy with his role with Houston and welcomed a return to Boston.