The Contract Allows This Former Auburn Player to Play for Both the Wizards and the G-League Affiliate Capitol City Go-Go
The Thor signing came following the Wizards' decision to give former two-way player Justin Champagnie a full-fledged contract extension. The timing of Champagnie's new deal, which opened up a two-way spot, may have been due to Washington's interest in Thor.
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Wizards' JT Thor: Lands with Washington
Thor had been signed to a two-way contract with Cleveland, so he'll become one of Washington three two-way players, joining Jaylen Martin and Tristan Vukcevic. The 22-year-old forward played nine games for the Cavaliers this season,
A two-way contract allows an NBA team to carry three players beyond the 15 on standard contracts on its regular-season roster. The two-way players can move between the NBA team and its Gatorade League affiliate without having to pass through waivers and be exposed to the possibility of being claimed by opposing teams.
The Cavaliers are the best team in the NBA this season with a 50-10 record and were rewarded with three All-Star nods: Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, and Evan Mobley. The Bulls might catch a break on Tuesday, though, as the Cavaliers will be playing without one of their stars.
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