Last Thursday, the Portland Trail Blazers finally provided injury updates for multiple players. Matisse Thybulle is now dealing with right knee tendinopathy while he continues to ramp up from thumb surgery. Thybulle is a trade candidate leading up to the Feb. 5 deadline, but his injuries could limit Portland's options.
Robert Williams III has the reputation as the Blazers' injury-prone player, but Thybulle's Portland tenure hasn't been much better. He played just 15 games last season due to a combination of knee and ankle injuries.
In October 2024, Thybulle underwent surgery to address right knee inflammation and then suffered a significant setback in the form of a grade 2 right ankle sprain while ramping up from that injury.