Former Hornets striker JT Thor signed a two-way contract with the Cavaliersreports Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link).
Thor was selected 37th overall in the 2021 draft and spent the first three years of his career with the Hornets. He didn’t play much in Charlotte, but he did make a few appearances during that time. In 165 games (11 starts) with the Hornets from 2021-2024, he averaged 3.2 points and 2.1 rebounds.
The Auburn product made quite a splash in the first round of the 2021 draft after averaging 9.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 0.8 steals in his freshman season while getting to the three-point line as a 6’10” forward. At 21, he still has untapped potential.
Thor most recently impressed at the Olympics, playing for the South Sudanese national team. With South Sudan, he averaged around seven points and five rebounds.
Thor is the Cavs’ first reported two-way signing, giving them two more spots to fill. They have a qualifying offer for Emoni Bateswho finished last season on a two-way contract with the team. Peter Nance And Isaiah Mobley They also completed the 2023-24 season on two-way contracts with Cleveland, but are both unrestricted free agents and can sign with any team.
