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.

Two of the three lowest-seeded teams in the Eastern Conference collide on Saturday night when the Washington Wizards travel north to take on the Toronto Raptors. Neither team will be at full strength for the contest,

The Washington Wizards acquire former South Sudan Olympian JT Thor off waivers, who was previously playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers

NBA Draft expert Sam Vecenie provides scouting reports on the two unproven guards Washington obtained at the NBA trade deadline.

The Washington Wizards have claimed two-way forward JT Thor on waivers, league sources told @hoopshype . The 22-year-old forward was on a two-way deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers

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 Washington Wizards announced today they claimed forward JT Thor off waivers. Thor comes to Washington on a two-way contract.  Thor (6-9, 215) is in his fourth NBA season out of Auburn, having appeared in 174 career games with the Charlotte Hornets and Cleveland Cavaliers.

Unfortunately, the Cavaliers could be shorthanded for their next matchup as two of their star players are questionable to play against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday (as of Saturday evening). Cleveland made a statement to the NBA with their dominant victory over the Knicks. However, the win didn't come without some drama.