The Cleveland Cavaliers have bolstered their frontcourt by agreeing to a two-way deal with power forward, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Thor, who spent the previous three seasons with the Charlotte Hornets, is a 6’10” forward with averages of 3.2 points, 2.3 rebounds, 0.5 assists, and 0.4 blocks per game on .437/.346/.550 shooting splits.
Thor also played a role in South Sudan’s Olympic campaign, averaging 6.7 points and 4.7 rebounds on 36.4% shooting across three games before the team was eliminated.
With the Cavaliers, Thor is expected to provide injury insurance rather than a significant role, as he is unlikely to surpass Georges Niang or Dean Wade on the depth chart. His role may resemble that of Mamadi Diakite from two seasons ago—important but not particularly high-profile. This role was one that Isaiah Mobley and Pete Nance were unable to fill last season.
The Cavs currently have three regular roster spots and two two-way slots available after this signing. Isaac Okoro and Emoni Bates, both restricted free agents, are anticipated to return to the team. The two-way spots might be filled for the start of the next season, with Bates likely taking one and Luke Travers potentially securing the other. Travers recently left his NBL team to explore NBA opportunities.
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