Lakers Officially Announce Signing of 2x All-Defensive Wing for 2026-27 Season

Lakers Officially Announce Signing of 2x All-Defensive Wing for 2026-27 Season

The Los Angeles Lakers, continuing in the spirit of what has been a busy offseason, have announced their latest signing, Matisse Thybulle. Thybulle became official on Monday as the team announced the move on social media, confirming the wing addition on a one-year deal. While not a high-profile addition, he is a two-time All-Defensive Second […] The post Lakers Officially Announce Signing of 2x All-Defensive Wing for 2026-27 Season appeared firs…

NBA Notes: Lakers, Matisse Thybulle, Mavericks, Dereck Lively II, Nuggets

Lakers The Lakers continue to prioritize defense. Los Angeles officially signed veteran wing Matisse Thybulle to a one-year, veteran’s minimum contract, adding another accomplished perimeter defender to a roster that has undergone significant changes this offseason. Thybulle has never been known for his offense, but he has built a reputation as one of the NBA’s better defensive wings. He earned All-Defensive Second Team honors in both 2021 and 2…

Lakers Sign Matisse Thybulle To One-Year Contract

The Los Angeles Lakers announced they have signed wing Matisse Thybulle to a reportedly one-year, $3.3 million contract. Thybulle had spent the last four seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers after beginning his career with the Philadelphia 76ers, who drafted him in the first round of the 2019 NBA Draft. Thybulle is known as an elite perimeter defender who has averaged 1.6 steals throughout his career. He is a two-time Second Team All-Defense …