Thor was recalled from the Cavaliers' G League affiliate and will suit up for Thursday's game against the Nuggets, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Thor will be available if need be Thursday, though he has only appeared in two regular-season games for the Cavaliers thus far. In the two-way forward's two outings, he accumulated 14 points, two rebounds, two blocks and two steals across 14 total minutes.
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Cleveland Cavaliers
Birthdate
8/26/2002 (22)
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TWO-WAY
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6'9", 203 lbs
Draft Info
2021: Rd 2; Pk 37 (DET)
Birthplace
Omaha, NE, USA
Position
PF
College
Auburn
Experience
3 seasons
Career History
Cleveland Cavaliers
2024-Present
(1 season)
Charlotte Hornets
2021-2024
(3 seasons)
Thor was recalled from the Cavaliers' G League affiliate and will suit up for Thursday's game against the Nuggets, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Thor will be available if need be Thursday, though he has only appeared in two regular-season games for the Cavaliers thus far. In the two-way forward's two outings, he accumulated 14 points, two rebounds, two blocks and two steals across 14 total minutes.
Thor racked up 12 points (4-4 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one block and two steals in 13 minutes during Wednesday's 128-100 victory over the Pelicans. Thor made just his second appearance of the season for the Cavaliers during Wednesday's blowout win over the Pelicans. The 22-year-old forward capitalized on his extended playing time by converting all four of his field-goal attempts and posting a season-high 12 points. As a two-way player, Thor will continue to split time between the NBA and G League.
The Cavaliers signed Thor to a two-way contract Saturday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. After three years with the Hornets, Thor will join the Cavs on a two-way deal. The 21-year-old played in 63 regular-season games for Charlotte last season, during which he averaged 3.2 points and 2.3 rebounds across 12.4 minutes. Thor also shot a career-high 34.6 percent from deep while averaging 1.3 attempts per game.
Thor is included on South Sudan's roster for the Paris Olympics. Thor spent the past three seasons in the NBA with the Hornets but became an unrestricted free agent in late June. Over 63 appearances with Charlotte last year, he averaged 3.2 points and 2.3 rebounds in 12.4 minutes per game. He'll have a chance to compete for South Sudan in the Olympics as he continues to seek out a new deal in the NBA.
The Hornets are declining Thor's fourth-year player option on Friday, making him an unrestricted free agent, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports. Thor spent the last three seasons in Charlotte. He averaged 3.2 points and rebounds in 12.4 minutes across 63 appearances (three starts) in 2023-24. The 21-year-old forward will test the open market in free agency, but it's unclear what type of attention he'll draw.
Thor notched 20 points (8-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, three blocks and two steals in 41 minutes during Sunday's 120-110 victory over the Cavaliers. Thor got his third start of the season in the Hornets' regular-season finale. He took advantage by scoring a career-high 20 points and was one rebound shy of registering the first double-double of his career. Thor finishes his third season with Charlotte averaging 3.2 points and 2.3 rebounds over 12.4 minutes per game.
Thor will start at power forward in Sunday's season finale versus the Cavaliers. With the Hornets sitting most of their regular rotation, Thor will get an opportunity to shine. He has averaged 7.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 27.6 minutes in two starts this season.
Thor isn't starting Friday against the Magic. Thor drew a start Wednesday against the Trail Blazers and tallied nine points, five rebounds, an assist and a block in 27 minutes during the loss. However, he'll retreat to the bench since Miles Bridges (wrist) is returning to action Friday.
Thor will be in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Portland, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports. Thor is getting a spot start due to Miles Bridges' (wrist) absence, so the former could be someone to consider in daily leagues with a favorable matchup against the Trail Blazers. Joining Thor in the first unit will be Tre Mann, Brandon Miller, Davis Bertans and Grant Williams.