MATISSE THYBULLE NEWS

Matisse Thybulle Makes Major Decision on Trail Blazers Future Portland Trail Blazers guard Matisse Thybulle will remain with the team this upcoming season. Thybulle is opting into his $11.5 million play...

JUNE 24 • SI.COM

Sixers draft history: Matisse Thybulle selected after trade up in 2019 The Philadelphia 76ers selected athletic wing Matisse Thybulle after trading up for him in the 2019 draft.

JUNE 18 • USATODAY.COM

Consistent two-way impact in April Thybulle closed Sunday's 109-81 win over the Lakers with 15 points (5-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-7 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 29 minutes.

Impact The veteran swingman missed the bulk of the season due to offseason knee surgery and an ankle sprain while ramping up in October, but he played a meaningful role for the Trail Blazers during April. Over seven games this month, Thybulle averaged 9.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 2.4 steals and 1.6 three-pointers in 27.3 minutes. It remains to be seen if Thybulle will exercise his player option for 2025-26, but he's proven to be an excellent source of swipes and triples in fantasy leagues when he's able to play substantial minutes.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Trail Blazers end season with 109-81 win over short-handed playoff-bound Lakers

Dalano Banton scored 23 points and the Portland Trail Blazers ended the season with a 109-81 victory over the playoff-bound Los Angeles Lakers, playing without Luka Doncic and LeBr...

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Starting sans Camara Thybulle will start in Friday's game against the Bulls.

Impact The defensive-minded swingman is slated to make his first start of the season Friday due to Toumani Camara (ankle) being sidelined. Thybulle has appeared in 10 straight outings after missing the first 67 games of the season due to an ankle injury. He's averaging 6.1 points, 3.1 assists, 2.4 steals and 1.6 assists across 17.4 minutes per contest.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Records five steals Thybulle ended with eight points (4-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt), four rebounds, five assists and five steals across 29 minutes during Tuesday's 127-113 victory over the Hawks.

Impact High steal totals are nothing new for Thybulle -- throughout his career, he's had 12 games in which he's recorded at least five steals. He's fared well since returning from his injury, posting averages of 6.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.1 three-pointers and 2.3 steals in 16.7 minutes across nine outings.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 15 points in limited run Thybulle notched 15 points (5-6 FG, 5-6 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 15 minutes during Tuesday's 122-111 loss to Cleveland.

Impact Despite seeing just 15 minutes, Thybulle caught fire from beyond the arc and made the most of his limited run, matching his career-high mark (5) in the process. In six appearances with Portland, Thybulle has looked solid with 7.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.5 blocks, 2.0 steals and 1.5 three-pointers in 15.1 minutes.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Records five steals Thybulle had nine points (4-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists, one block and five steals in 22 minutes during Monday's 112-97 win over the Wizards.

Impact Making just his second appearance of the season, Thybulle made plenty of waves on the defensive end with his 11th career game with at least five steals. Toumani Camara (calf), Jerami Grant (knee) and Jabari Walker (concussion) were all sidelined Monday, making Thybulle a potential streamer in the short term until the Trail Blazers get some reinforcements.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Simons scores 30 points as Trail Blazers beat last-place Wizards 112-97

Anfernee Simons scored 30 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Washington Wizards 112-97 for their second consecutive victory following a five-game slide

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Makes season debut Thybulle (ankle) recorded two rebounds, two steals and one block in six minutes Sunday in the Trail Blazers' 105-102 win over the Raptors.

Impact Thybulle took the court for the first time all season after having initially been sidelined in October, when he underwent a procedure to address inflammation in his right knee. While ramping up in late November, Thybulle then suffered a Grade 2 right ankle sprain, which further delayed his return to the court. The veteran wing was finally cleared to play ahead of last Wednesday's 114-113 loss to the Knicks, and though he didn't appear in that contest, head coach Chauncey Billups carved out a small role in the rotation for Thybulle on Sunday. Even in limited run, Thybulle was able to make an impact on the defensive end, but he'll need to see his minutes increase dramatically before he can be used as a streaming option for steals or blocks with any confidence.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Simons scores 22, Camara adds 21 as Blazers hit 18 3-pointers and beat the Raptors 105-102

Anfernee Simons scored 12 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter, Toumani Camara finished with 21 and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied from a 16-point deficit to beat the Toronto...

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

Practices Friday Thybulle (ankle) participated in Friday's practice, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.

Impact Billups relayed that Thybulle wasn't restricted and looked good during practice. The defensive-minded swingman has yet to make an appearance this season due to a right ankle sprain, though he was available to play during Wednesday's loss to the Knicks. Thybulle's next chance to make his season debut will come Sunday against the Raptors.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Thybulle sits even though he's available to make season debut for Blazers after missing 66 games

Matisse Thybulle was available to make his season debut for the Portland Trail Blazers against the New York Knicks on Wednesday after missing the first 66 games because of knee and...

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Will make season debut Thybulle (ankle) has been cleared to play Wednesday against the Knicks, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

Impact Thybulle will make his season debut with the Trail Blazers after missing the first 66 games of the 2024-25 campaign. The defensive-minded forward will give the team a boost in the frontcourt.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to make debut Wednesday Thybulle (ankle), who is officially listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, is expected to be available to make his season debut, NBA reporter Chris Haynes...

Impact Thybulle is on track to take the court for the first time since March 29, 2024, after a right ankle impingement caused him to miss Portland's final eight games of last season before he underwent a procedure in October to address inflammation in his right knee. The defensive-minded forward had been expected to resume playing by late November, but he suffered a Grade 2 right ankle sprain during the ramp-up process that further delayed his return. After getting in some practice time in the G League earlier this week, Thybulle seems to have finally moved past the ankle issue. Assuming he's formally cleared ahead of Wednesday's 10 p.m. ET tipoff, Thybulle will likely be in line for only a minor role in the Portland rotation.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Could return against New York Thybulle (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Knicks.

Impact Thybulle has yet to make his season debut due to a right ankle injury but has recently been rehabbing in the G League. If Thybulle is upgraded to available against the Knicks, he will likely operate on a heavy minutes restriction.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

New York faces Portland on 3-game skid

New York heads into the matchup against Portland after losing three in a row

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Recalled to parent club The Trail Blazers recalled Thybulle from the G League's Rip City Remix on Monday.

Impact Thybulle joined the Remix for Monday's practice, and he appears to be ramping up for a return to game action in the near future. The 28-year-old swingman has yet to suit up during the 2024-25 campaign due to a right ankle sprain, though his next chance to make his season debut will come Wednesday against the Knicks.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to G League Portland assigned Thybulle (ankle) to the G League's Rip City Remix on Monday.

Impact Thybulle has yet to make an appearance this season and will head to the G League to get in some conditioning work. He'll likely be recalled to Portland shortly after.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Portland takes on Golden State, looks to break 3-game slide

Portland aims to break its three-game skid with a win over Golden State

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

Portland hosts Detroit for cross-conference contest

The Portland Trail Blazers host the Detroit Pistons in non-conference action

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Won't return Sunday Thybulle (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Detroit.

Impact Thybulle has yet to make an appearance this season while recovering from a right ankle sprain. The Trail Blazers' following game takes place Monday against the Warriors, but without a clear timeline for his return, it's unlikely that he will play in that contest, either.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE