Lakers Agree to Deal With Matisse Thybulle, Creating Major Roster Decision
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed defensive guard Matisse Thybulle to a one-year contract. This move forces the team to adjust their 16-man roster to meet the 15-player limit before the 2026-27 season.
Why it matters
Roster management decisions directly impact team performance and salary cap flexibility for NBA franchises.
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.
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
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.
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