The Los Angeles Lakers have been incredibly busy during this NBA offseason, overhauling the roster around superstar Luka Doncic and the recently re-signed Austin Reaves.
Even though the team has been filled out to 15 players, the Lakers made another move on Monday, bringing their total to 16 guaranteed contracts on the books ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season, meaning they’ll have to waive a player or make a trade to make room.
Lakers Agree to One-Year Deal With Matisse Thybulle
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Lakers have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with defensive-minded guard Matisse Thybulle, formerly of the Portland Trail Blazers.
Free agent forward Matisse Thybulle has agreed on one-year, $3.3 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/h1JCsx1e6h
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 20, 2026
Thybulle played the last three and a half seasons with the Trail Blazers, where his biggest impact arguably came at the end of last season.
The 29-year-old was finally able to get back on the floor healthy and able to produce at a high level as a formidable defender and a threat from beyond the arc, which is exactly what the Lakers need.
The Washington Huskies product is the ideal 3-and-D player to add to this Lakers roster, and if he’s able to stay healthy, he could be one of the best moves of the offseason for Los Angeles.
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