Height
6'5"
Weight
202 lbs
Age
29
College
Washington
Experience
6 yrs
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 366 | 4.9 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 39.8% | 34.6% | 68.3% |
| 2025-26 | | 21 | 4.9 | 1.7 | 0.8 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$11.6M
Guaranteed
$11.6M
AAV
$11.6M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Portland's decision to retain Matisse Thybulle on a one-year, $11.6M AAV deal earns a C- CVI, reflecting a conservative move that prioritizes flexibility over long-term commitment. While Thybulle remains an elite perimeter defender capable of disrupting opposing offenses, his limited offensive development and inconsistent three-point shooting make this salary feel slightly inflated for a solid starter who can't consistently crack rotations on contending teams. The short-term structure works in Portland's favor given their rebuilding timeline, allowing them to either flip Thybulle as an expiring contract to a playoff team seeking defensive help or let him walk without long-term consequences. However, $11.6M represents a significant chunk of cap space for a player whose impact is largely one-dimensional, especially when younger, more versatile wings could provide similar defensive value at a fraction of the cost. The Trail Blazers essentially paid market rate for proven defensive production while maintaining roster flexibility, but this feels like a lateral move rather than a strategic win in their development phase.
Performance Analysis
Matisse Thybulle earns a C Performance grade, reflecting league-average production for a shooting guard. Through 366 games, Matisse is contributing 4.9 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game in his role. Matisse's strongest area is FG% at 39.8, which compares favorably to the shooting guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 0.8 (shooting guard median: 4.0). Among 147 NBA shooting guards graded this season, Matisse ranks 54th.
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