If the Los Angeles Lakers want a strong buy-low trade candidate before the looming deadline, Matisse Thybulle certainly ticks some important boxes. At his best, the Portland Trail Blazers wing is a great defender, improved shooter, and fills a clear roster need. The elephant in the room is his health.
Thybulle struggled with availability in 2024-25 with the Blazers. The former All-Defensive Team member only played 15 games during the campaign. It has been a similar story in 2025-26. Thybulle has appeared in just four games for Portland, and now has a new injury to navigate.
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