3-Team Deal Lands Matisse Thybulle Out West
The market was hot for a prime perimeter defender like Matisse Thybulle, and with him losing his rotation spot with head coach Doc Rivers, he was inevitably going to be on the move today. The Philadelphia 76ers are sending Thybulle to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Full trade details (3 teams):
— NBA Retweet (@RTNBA) February 9, 2023
Trail Blazers get:
Matisse Thybulle
Sixers get:
Jalen McDaniels
Hornets get:
Multiple 2nd round picks
Svi Mykhailiuk@wojespn pic.twitter.com/ssoki4COgm
According to NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski, it's all part of a three-way trade with the Charlotte Hornets as well, that lands Jalen McDaniels in Philly, and multiple second-round picks plus Svi Mykhailiuk in Charlotte.
Per Basketball Reference, Thybulle is the only NBA player to record at least 250 steals and 150 blocks since the 2020-21 season.
His minutes this season have been cut in half, down to just 12 per game, and his offensive game is minimal, but it's his defense on the perimeter that has been his hallmark.
Thybulle, 25, is only in his 4th NBA season, and has room to grow with the young and building Trail Blazers.
The trade will put Philadelphia below the luxury tax.
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) February 9, 2023
McDaniels is on a $1.8M expiring contract. He’s a unrestricted FA in July.
Thybulle is on an expiring $4.4M contract. He’s a RFA.
Portland essentially swaps out Josh Hart for Thybulle and picks up a 1st from NYK. https://t.co/ZLowJlaayg
As noted by ESPN's front office insider Bobby Marks, Thybulle will be a restricted free agent after the season, as is McDaniels, a promising young forward in his 4th season. He's averaging a career-high 10.6 points and 4.8 rebounds.
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