Matisse Thybulle exercises $11.5M player option to stay with Blazers

24/06/202521:08

The defensive guard will remain in Portland through the 2025-26 season, per league sources

Matisse Thybulle is opting into his $11.55 million player option for the 2025-26 season, according to HoopsHype and Chris Haynes. He will continue with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Despite playing just 15 games last season, Thybulle posted efficient numbers—7.5 points, 47.7% shooting, and an impressive 43.8% from three.

Portland Trail Blazers defensive specialist Matisse Thybulle is opting into his $11.5 million player option for the 2025-26 season, league sources tell me. pic.twitter.com/zbjk5O4aDS

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 24, 2025

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