Lakers Sign Free-Agent Forward Matisse Thybulle, AP Source Says
The veteran wing gives Los Angeles a needed perimeter defender, but the move pushes the team to 16 standard contracts and may force another roster move.
- On Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers signed veteran wing Matisse Thybulle to a one-year, $3.3 million contract, bringing the team to 16 guaranteed contracts and exceeding the league's 15-player roster limit.
- A two-time All-Defensive second-team selection, Thybulle brings elite defensive tendencies and shot 41.1% from three-point range over the last two seasons, though injuries limited him to 45 games recently.
- To reach the 15-player maximum, Los Angeles must now waive or trade one player before the regular season, creating a roster crunch that has placed Bronny James under scrutiny.
- While CBS Sports NBA writer Sam Quinn identified Bronny as the most likely player to move, The Athletic's Dan Woike reported the Lakers previously guaranteed his $2.3 million salary, signaling they still value his development.
- The Athletic's Dan Woike reported Monday that momentum has stalled on potential sign-and-trade talks for free-agent forward Jonathan Kuminga, as the team navigates roster adjustments under coach JJ Redick.
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Slovenian basketball superstar Luka Dončić has a new teammate. The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Matisse Thybulle, one of the best defensive players in the NBA who has struggled with injuries for much of his career. The Lakers were also in talks with Jonathan Kuminga.
Lakers Land Thybulle for $3.3m After Kuminga Talks Stall, Blazers Offered Non-Guaranteed Deals
The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed a one-year, £2.58 million ($3.3 million) deal with veteran forward Matisse Thybulle, securing the two-time All-Defensive selection after talks with unrestricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga stalled and Portland offered the Australian only non‑guaranteed terms. The agreement, confirmed by league sources, bolsters Los Angeles' perimeter defence as the front office pivots away from its pursuit of Kuminga and reshap…
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