Thornwell signed a one-year, minimum contract with the Pelicans on Monday, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old joined the Pelicans as a substitute player for the NBA bubble in Orlando, and he'll rejoin the team after appearing in two games down the stretch. Thornwell otherwise last saw NBA action with the Clippers in 2018 and averaged 4.9 minutes across 64 games.

Thornwell posted 12 points (3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven assists, and three rebounds in 21 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 119-104 scrimmage win over the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

Thornwell signed a deal with the Pelicans earlier this month and might have a role off the bench once the regular season resumes, but he faces a tough road to earn meaningful minutes in a crowded backcourt that already includes Jrue Holiday, Lonzo Ball, J.J. Redick, and rookie Nickeil Alexander-Walker, among others.

Thornwell signed with the Pelicans on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

While it's not yet clear who he's replacing, Thornwell will join the Pelicans as a "substitute player" when the season resumes in Orlando at the end of July. The former South Carolina standout most recently played in the G League with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, but he previously spent time with the Clippers in 2017-18 and 2018-19. In 137 career NBA games, Thornwell holds averages of 2.5 points and 0.7 rebounds in 10.7 minutes per game.

Thornwell mustered 12 points (4-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block during Saturday's win over Sioux Falls.

EDGE Analysis

It was the third outing in the past five matchups that Thornwell reached at least 10 points, as the South Carolina product also contributed in every major statistical category in 34 minutes of action Saturday. With the Vipers this season, Thornwell is currently averaging 9.3 points and 5.1 rebounds per contest.

Thornwell managed 14 points (4-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, eight assists, three steals and two blocks during Tuesday's G League loss against Salt Lake City.

EDGE Analysis

Thornwell contributed in all aspects Tuesday and nearly ended up with a triple-double in 36 minutes of action. The South Carolina product is averaging 11.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 2.1 steals through eight G League contests so far.

Thornwell mustered 21 points (7-15 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in Friday's G League loss at Salt Lake City.

EDGE Analysis

Thornwell was brilliant overall in 35 minutes of action Friday, as the guard lead the team with 11 rebounds to go along with 21 points to mark a double-double. In three G League games so far this year, the South Carolina product is averaging 13.3 points and 5.7 rebounds per outing.

Thornwell was let go by the Cavaliers on Tuesday, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thornwell was fighting for a roster spot with the team, but couldn't do enough through training camp and the preseason. It's possible he lands a deal in the G League.

Thornwell totaled 12 points (3-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one block in 17 minutes during Sunday's 118-72 preseason loss to Boston.

EDGE Analysis

Thornwell top-scored for the Cavaliers with 12 points, demonstrating how bad they were as a team. Thornwell has shown glimpses over the past couple of seasons, however, the move to Cleveland does not seem like it is going to vault him into any kind of competitive league discussion.

Thornwell has agreed to a one-year contract with the Cavaliers, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thornwell saw his role reduced last season compared to his rookie year, totaling just 313 minutes. But during 2017-18, he averaged 3.9 points and 1.9 rebounds across 15.8 minutes. In joining the rebuilding Cavaliers, it seems likely that Thornwell will have some opportunities to be a regular part of the rotation.

Thornwell was waived by the Clippers on Saturday, per the NBA transactions page.

EDGE Analysis

Thornwell saw his role decrease last season, eventually seeing just 4.9 minutes per game over 64 games in the 2018-19 campaign. The 24-year-old's average was down almost nine minutes from his 2017-18 average (15.8 minutes per game through 73 games). Thornwell can still find another opportunity in the NBA, but he likely can't be trusted in fantasy until further notice.