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Matisse Thybulle is already making Blazers regret letting him join rival Lakers

Matisse Thybulle's hot start with the Lakers should make the Trail Blazers regret letting him walk in free agency.

By Reese Kunz · Rip City Project

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 12:36 AM

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Reese Kunz argues the Portland Trail Blazers should regret letting Matisse Thybulle join the Los Angeles Lakers.
Thybulle joined the Lakers on a one-year, $3.3 million free agency contract.
Through seven games, Thybulle averaged career highs of 9.0 points and 1.9 steals while shooting 48.4 percent from deep.

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Reese Kunz of Rip City Project argues that the Portland Trail Blazers should regret allowing Matisse Thybulle to leave in free agency for the rival Los Angeles Lakers. Thybulle signed a one-year, $3.3 million deal and has excelled through seven games, averaging career highs of 9.0 points, 1.9 steals, and 48.4 percent shooting from three-point range.

Kunz notes Portland's current lack of reliable wing depth following offseason departures, arguing the franchise should have prioritized retaining Thybulle on a budget-friendly deal to strengthen their playoff push.

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Matisse Thybulle is already making Blazers regret letting him join rival Lakers

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