Lakers signing Matisse Thybulle to one-year contract

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Lakers signing Matisse Thybulle to one-year contract

Originally posted on Hoops Wire | By Sam Amico | Last updated Jul 21, 2026 8:44 AM ET

The Lakers have added another veteran wing.

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Los Angeles is signing free agent forward Matisse Thybulle to a one-year, $3.3 million contract.

The move gives the Lakers another experienced perimeter defender as they continue to reshape their roster heading into next season.

As Jovan Buha of The Athletic noted, the signing leaves the Lakers with 16 players on guaranteed contracts, meaning they’ll need to waive or trade at least one player before opening night to reach the NBA’s 15-man roster limit.

Thybulle, 28, entered the league with the 76ers in 2019 and quickly earned a reputation as one of the NBA’s better defensive specialists. He’s appeared in 377 career games with Philadelphia and Portland, averaging 5.0 points and 1.1 assists in 20.6 minutes.

The Lakers now have 16 guaranteed contracts — one more than the league maximum of 15. You can carry up to 20 during the offseason. That means they'll have to waive/stretch or trade at least one player on the current roster ahead of opening night. https://t.co/oKprC7oXsN

— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) July 20, 2026

Injuries limited Thybulle to 45 games over the past two seasons with the Trail Blazers, but he returned to the rotation late last year after recovering from ankle, knee and thumb issues.

The Lakers have been active in upgrading their wing depth this offseason, with Thybulle joining a group that includes Austin Reaves and free-agent addition Quentin Grimes.

This article first appeared on Hoops Wire and was syndicated with permission.

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