The Portland Trail Blazers have matched Matisse Thybulle's offer sheet from the Dallas Mavericks.
The Portland Trail Blazers have matched Matisse Thybulle's offer sheet from the Dallas Mavericks.
Thybulle, a restricted free agent, will remain with the Blazers as they pursue trades involving Damian Lillard.
Thybulle, a restricted free agent, will remain with the Blazers as they pursue trades involving Damian Lillard.
The deal is for three years and worth $33 million, with a player option of $11.5 million in the third year.
The deal is for three years and worth $33 million, with a player option of $11.5 million in the third year.
Thybulle signed the offer sheet on Thursday, and the Blazers quickly decided to match and retain him.
Thybulle signed the offer sheet on Thursday, and the Blazers quickly decided to match and retain him.
Thybulle is known for his defensive skills and is a valuable asset to the Blazers' young core.
Thybulle is known for his defensive skills and is a valuable asset to the Blazers' young core.
He was acquired by Portland in February from the Philadelphia 76ers.
He was acquired by Portland in February from the Philadelphia 76ers.
Prior to joining the Blazers, he played for the 76ers for over four seasons.
Prior to joining the Blazers, he played for the 76ers for over four seasons.
Thybulle started 22 games in the final weeks of the season for the Blazers.
Thybulle started 22 games in the final weeks of the season for the Blazers.
In those games, he averaged 7.4 points and 1.7 steals in 27 minutes.
In those games, he averaged 7.4 points and 1.7 steals in 27 minutes.
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Retaining Thybulle is part of the Blazers' rebuilding strategy while exploring trades for Damian Lillard, their star player.
Retaining Thybulle is part of the Blazers' rebuilding strategy while exploring trades for Damian Lillard, their star player.