Matisse Thybulle has signed a one-year deal worth approximately $3.3 million with the Los Angeles Lakers, as reported by [AP News](https://apnews.com/article/matisse-thybulle-blazers-lakers-72d354fa4bce76da81b2e62553d9a76e). The 29-year-old forward, a two-time NBA All-Defensive selection (2022, 2023), chose the Lakers over several other contending teams.
Thybulle is widely regarded as one of the league's premier perimeter defenders, capable of guarding multiple positions. Last season with the Portland Trail Blazers, he averaged 5.8 points but was limited by thumb and knee injuries.
For the Lakers, Thybulle adds elite wing defense alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The front office continues to build a roster capable of competing for a championship. Thybulle began his career in Philadelphia (2019-2023) before his stint in Portland.
