The Cavaliers have waived forward JT Thor, who was on a two-way contract with the team, according to the official transaction log at NBA.com.
Thor, 22, was the 37th overall pick in the 2021 draft out of Auburn and spent three seasons with the Hornets before signing a two-way contract with Cleveland in September.
The 6’9″ forward was a regular in Charlotte, appearing in 165 total games as a Hornet, but played a limited role for the Cavaliers this season, appearing in just nine games and averaging 4.7 minutes per night. He was effective in his rare appearances, compiling 28 points on 9-of-15 shooting in 42 total minutes.
Thor also saw action in 24 Tip-Off Tournament and regular season games for the Cavs’ G League affiliate, the Cleveland Charge, averaging 14.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 31.8 minutes per contest, with an underwhelming shooting line of .434/.276/.762.
Waiving Thor opens up a two-way slot for the Cavaliers to sign Nae’Qwan Tomlin, who has reportedly agreed to a two-year, two-way deal with the team. Thor was technically waived on March 1, per NBA.com, so he would retain his playoff eligibility if he signs with a new team before the end of the season.
He was also a member of the South Sudan team that nearly shocked the US in the run-up to the World Cup last year.