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Los Angeles Lakers Sign Defensive Guard Matisse Thybulle for Upcoming NBA Season

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First reported by N12 · Jul 20, 2026

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The Los Angeles Lakers signed defensive specialist Matisse Thybulle to a one-year, $3.3 million deal, joining Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves for the upcoming NBA season. Thybulle, previously with Portland and Philadelphia, will strengthen the Lakers' defense as they rebuild post-LeBron James.

01The Lakers signed Matisse Thybulle for one year at $3.3 million to improve their defense.
02Thybulle played alongside Israeli Deni Avdija in Philadelphia and was a two-time NBA All-Defensive Second Team member.
03He will join Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves in the Lakers' backcourt for the new season.
04Thybulle has played for three NBA teams: Portland, Philadelphia, and now Los Angeles.
05The Lakers also signed several other players this summer to support their roster rebuild.
06Thybulle averaged 5.8 points and 2.0 steals last season despite injury setbacks.

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