Impact Despite his shoulder issue, Thor will likely be able to suit up against the Hawks. He played 13 minutes Tuesday against Orlando but hasn't been a consistent part of the Hornets' rotation recently.
MARCH 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
JT THOR #21 - POWER FORWARD - WASHINGTON WIZARDS
3.6 PPG •
2.3 RPG •
0.3 APG
3.6 PPG
2.3 RPG
0.3 APG
Probable for Saturday Thor is probable for Saturday's game against Atlanta due to left shoulder inflammation.
Obsolete role continues Thor ended with five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and one rebound over 12 minutes during Saturday's 110-99 win over the Nets.
Impact Thor played 13 minutes off the bench, offering very little in terms of fantasy production. He has been in and out of the rotation over the past month, despite the fact the Hornets are dealing with injuries to multiple players. At this point, there is no reason to consider him a worthwhile target, even in deeper formants.
MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Hits two threes Thor racked up seven points (2-3 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and two blocks across 16 minutes during Monday's 128-125 victory over the Timberwolves.
Impact Thor notched his third game this season with multiple made threes, encapsulating what has been a disappointing season from the perspective of stagnating as a shooter. Through 35 appearances thus far, the 21-year-old is shooting just 36.2 percent from the field on 3.6 shots per game. Thor's 469 minute sample size is small, but his defensive performance has been credible, as the Hornets are 5.5 points better per 100 possessions with Thor on the court compared to when he's on the bench.
JANUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Minimal playing time continues Thor provided two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and two rebounds in six minutes during Tuesday's 111-104 win over Sacramento.
Impact With Charlotte shorthanded, Thor has played in only four of the last seven games, logging six or fewer minutes in each of his appearances during that stretch. The 2021 second-round pick doesn't need to be on fantasy radars, even in deeper leagues.
JANUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Poor performance Saturday Thor finished Saturday's 135-82 loss to the 76ers with two points (1-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt) and two rebounds in 22 minutes.
Impact Thor played meaningful minutes in the loss, yet still managed to produce nothing on the stat sheet. It was the sixth time he has played more than 20 minutes all season, a number that is probably too high given what we have seen from him on the floor. Even in deeper formats, Thor holds no fantasy value.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to bench Thor isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus the Bucks, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Impact Thor and Theo Maledon will head to the bench due to the return of Brandon Miller and Gordon Hayward to the starting lineup Friday. With Miles Bridges also back from suspension, Thor could see his minutes drastically decrease.
NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Irrelevant in start Thor contributed five points (2-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 111-105 loss to the Heat.
Impact Thor started with Gordon Hayward (hamstring) out, but he failed to capitalize on the opportunity. There was preseason hype for a Thor breakout entering his third season, but no such output has occurred yet. The 21-year-old is a good defensive piece for Charlotte, but his fantasy upside is non-existent.
NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gets starting nod Thor is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Heat, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Impact Thor will replace Gordon Hayward (hamstring) in the starting lineup Tuesday. Thor is averaging 4.3 points and 3.8 assists in 19.0 minutes across his first nine appearances this season, but should see an increased role due to Charlotte dealing with extensive injuries.
NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sees 19 minutes Thor finished with seven points (3-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds and three assists over 19 minutes during Monday's 133-121 loss to the Nets.
Impact Thor has had a pretty decent role so far this season, averaging 4.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.7 three-pointers in 21.3 minutes per game. Thor had a strong offseason which earned him the trust of the coaching staff, and it's worth keeping a close eye on his workloads going forward.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Efficient shooting in loss Thor registered 12 points (3-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and a steal over 22 minutes in Tuesday's 113-109 loss to the Heat.
Impact Thor attempted just 1.8 three-point shots over 69 regular season games last year, but his early willingness to shoot from behind the arc could is promising. He was able to string together four starts at the end of the 2022 year and scored double-digit points in four of his last six games. Thor will have his next chance to show his shooting prowess Thursday against the Wizards.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Solid output in starting role Thor closed with 13 points (4-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 34 minutes during Tuesday's 120-100 loss to the Raptors.
Impact Thor drew reasonably close to a double-double in Tuesday's contest and showed some ability to protect the rim with a pair of swats. He's averaging 10.0 points, 3.6 boards and a block per contest over the last 10 games and should continue to see healthy minutes over the last two regular-season games as the Hornets sit the regulars in the rotation.
APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Siakam scores 22, leads Raptors over Hornets 120-100
Pascal Siakam led a balanced Toronto Raptors attack to their fifth win in six games over the injury-riddled Charlotte HornetsAPRIL 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Thunderous Rise of JT Thor JT Thor is becoming one of the key pieces of the Hornets’ future
MARCH 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Efficient performance off bench Thor chipped in 12 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist, two blocks and three steals in 18 minutes during Friday's 117-109 win over Dallas.
Impact Thor has failed to reach the 20-minute mark in eight of his last 10 outings off the bench, but he has remained valuable after scoring nine or more points in four of his previous five contests during that stretch. That said, his contributions are not enough to make him valuable in fantasy, even in the deepest formats.
MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sees extended playing time Thursday Thor finished Thursday's 115-96 loss to the Pelicans with nine points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 27 minutes.
Impact With Terry Rozier (foot), Kelly Oubre (shoulder) and Dennis Smith (illness) all leaving the contest early, Thor garnered an increased role and played his second-most minutes of the season. If Rozier and Oubre remain sidelined moving forward, Thor should be a candidate for a similar role on a regular basis, but his fantasy value would likely be tied to his defensive production, as he's scored in double figures just three times this season.
MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Unproductive in 19 minutes Thor provided five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and three rebounds in 19 minutes during Sunday's 114-108 loss to the Cavaliers.
Impact Thor failed to put up anything close to fantasy-relevant production Sunday, despite logging 19 minutes. Although he has been a consistent part of the rotation for most of the season, his playing time is typically reliant on the production of others. Given he is well outside the top 400 for the season, he should not be on anyone's fantasy radar.
MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting against Miami Thor is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Impact Thor will get the nod at power forward over P.J. Washington, who has been ruled out due to a right foot strain. This will be Thor's first start of the campaign, and he's cleared the 20-minute threshold just once during this season.
FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Used sparingly again Tuesday Thor recorded two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound over 10 minutes during Tuesday's 124-115 loss to the Bucks.
Impact While he has been able to carve out a regular spot in the rotation, Thor remains on the outside looking in when it comes to meaningful minutes. He has played more than 15 minutes only twice in the past three weeks, failing to score more than five points in any of those games. The Hornets are running a tight rotation at the moment, so while he figures to be out there in some capacity, he is not someone to consider, even in deeper formats.
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fails to score in 11 minutes Thor recorded zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one assist in 11 minutes during Monday's 130-118 loss to Boston.
Impact Thor remains on the fringe of the rotation, playing fewer than 15 minutes for the fifth straight game. In that time, he has scored a combined 15 points, adding a solitary steal and zero blocks. It feels as though he might struggle to have a meaningful NBA career.
JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to Charlotte The Hornets recalled Thor back to the Hornets on Wednesday.
Impact Thor will end his third G League assignment with the Greensboro Swarm. Thor is averaging 2.5 points and 2.1 rebounds in 10.4 minutes across 14 games for the Hornets this season.
DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rejoins Hornets The Hornets recalled Thor from the G League on Saturday.
Impact Thor should provide some depth in the frontcourt for Charlotte and could see brief run in a banged-up Hornets rotation. Even if he does, it's unlikely to be enough for him to warrant fantasy consideration.
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sent back to G League Thor was assigned to the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Friday.
Impact Thor has bounced back and forth between the two rosters and will be available for the Swarm's upcoming game Friday night. As a fringe rotation piece for the Hornets, he has averaged 2.5 points and 2.1 rebounds in 10.4 minutes per game this season.
DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled by Hornets Thor was recalled from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Wednesday.
Impact Thor was sent to the G League on Sunday, and he averaged 26.0 points and 9.0 rebounds in 34.2 minutes per game over two appearances with the Swarm. He'll rejoin the parent club but should see significantly less run for the Hornets.
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Assigned to G League Thor was assigned to the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Sunday.
Impact Thor hasn't seen time in an NBA game since logging three minutes in a loss against the Pacers on Nov. 16, and even when he's been available, he's failed to make an impact. He should see more playing time with Greensboro.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Thrives in garbage time Friday Thor ended Friday's 130-99 loss to the Grizzlies with 11 points (4-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 26 minutes.
Impact Thor, along with a number of his teammates, made the most of garbage time, putting up season-high numbers across the board. While this was a nice performance, history would tell us that it is unlikely to stick. The Hornets were simply blown off the court and so chances are he goes back to being a fringe rotation player in the next game.
NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
