Matisse Thybulle Discussion

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    JLaker17, Jul 20, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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    For the minimum, that's a bargain.


    Way to go JJ and Luka for selling him.

    He misses games to injury but all defensive wings do. They key is to have options when they go down.


    Wing by committee (even if we still make a move for Kuminga, PJ, etc). We can't get a high end one so we're just going to throw 10 at you and see what sticks. Based on assets and options, it's the best plan for this summer.
     
    JSM, Jul 20, 2026 at 11:31 AM
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    Pelinka is still worst manager in NBA history, right?
     
    KuzmoBall17, Jul 20, 2026 at 11:33 AM
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    Not the worst. He just stinks.
     
    OX1947, Jul 20, 2026 at 11:34 AM
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    I wonder if there is some history there with Luka maybe having already tried to previously recruit him when he signed the RFA offer sheet with Dallas that got matched by Portland.
     
    Helljumper, Jul 20, 2026 at 11:38 AM
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    Another 6’5 guy yay
     
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    wow; both thybulle and williams on vet mins is really great.

    i thought we were maxed out on roster spots, though...

    more coming...
     
    abeer3, Jul 20, 2026 at 11:40 AM
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    Unfortunately they are waiving Bronny
     
    KareemtheGreat33, Jul 20, 2026 at 11:41 AM
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    Hardy and or Knecht going out I hope. Keep Jake and keep Bronny.
     
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    Keep Knecht !

    we’ll have like 8 shooters of 38% or something
     
    Julio, Jul 20, 2026 at 11:47 AM
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    honestly, hardy's probably been the better shooter of the two.
     
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    But Knecht the right shade lol
     
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    We need to have a killer medical staff this year
     
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    wow, they wouldn't take knecht for thybulle?
     
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    That is an incredible deal. He is an absoute ace of PoA defense who has improved his 3pt shooting to about 40% due to reworked shot mechanics. The only problem: availabity. If we can save him defending the wings by committee, this is an elite signing for us. We finally have several players who can defend multiple positions. IMO, Thybulle is the best screen defender in the NBA. Thumbs up.

     
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    when he's on the court, he's consistently among the league's very best perimeter defenders. it's like getting smart back in this regard. maybe better.

    but yeah, he's just rarely on the court.
     
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    YES!!!

    Great get once again on the margins. Beefs up our perimeter defense, puts less pressure on Carr where he doesn't need to speed up his development and can play more freely. Even Grimes benefits from this.

    This is a really great move. We are getting deep and that will help Thybulle too as we don't need to run him to the ground
     
    pika1708, Jul 20, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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    Matisse is due a healthy season, good timing and a great signing. I can feel those planets and moons aligning. This is the year of The Laker.
     
    Toklat, Jul 20, 2026 at 12:44 PM
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    Great deal! I love this move because it beefs up our perimeter D and along with the Williams signing, Grimes addition and drafting Carr we are suddenly deep at the wing position.

    Kudos to Rob for these two last bargain signings on vet min deals! I’m moving up our offseason grade to a rock solid B. Just get us a starting caliber PF and it’s an A for me.
     
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