Thybulle Leaves Blazers for Lakers | Portland Trail Blazers News

Matisse Thybulle, Portland’s defensive anchor, has shockingly signed a one-year, $3.3M deal with the Lakers — leaving the Trail Blazers with a gaping hole in their wing rotation. Once acquired in a trade that sent Josh Hart to New York, Thybulle’s departure follows the exits of Jerami Grant and Kris Murray, who headed to Memphis for Ja Morant. Known for his elite perimeter defense — averaging 1.8 steals per game — Thybulle’s exit at this price point has fans and analysts scratching their heads. With young players like Sidy Cissoko and Jayson Kent left to fill the void, head coach Micah Nori now faces a daunting challenge to rebuild depth without a clear replacement. Is this a bold gamble or a misstep for a team aiming to compete? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5f218cf11a44a6a0