The Cleveland Cavaliers have officially signed forward JT Thor to a Two-Way contract, as announced by Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman today from Cleveland Clinic Courts.

Thor, a 6’9″, 215-pound forward, spent the 2023-24 season with the Charlotte Hornets, where he appeared in 63 games (three starts), posting averages of 3.2 points and 2.3 rebounds in 12.4 minutes per game.

Notably, Thor recorded a career-best performance in a game against Cleveland on April 14, logging 20 points, nine rebounds, and four assists in 41 minutes. Across his three seasons with the Hornets (2021-24), Thor has played in 165 NBA games (11 starts).

In addition to his NBA experience, Thor has appeared in seven games (all starts) with the Greensboro Swarm in the NBA G League during the 2021-22 season, where he averaged 12.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.0 blocks, and 1.0 steals in 27.5 minutes per contest.

His ability to contribute in both the NBA and G League showcases his versatility and potential to develop further.

Thor was originally selected by the Detroit Pistons with the 37th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft after playing one season at Auburn University. During his time at Auburn (2020-21), Thor played in 27 games (all starts), averaging 9.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks in 23.0 minutes per game.

In 2024, Thor represented South Sudan in the Paris Olympic Games, making history as part of the country’s first-ever appearance in Olympic basketball. Over three games against Puerto Rico, the USA, and Serbia, he averaged 6.7 points and 4.7 rebounds.

He also played a pivotal role in South Sudan’s historic first Olympic victory, a 90-79 win over Puerto Rico, where he tallied six points, seven rebounds, one steal, and one block in 23 minutes.

Thor now joins Emoni Bates and Luke Travers as the Cavaliers’ Two-Way contract players, offering depth and talent to the team’s roster for the upcoming season.

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