MATISSE THYBULLE NEWS

Will start Friday Thybulle is set to start at shooting guard in Friday's game against the Pacers, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Impact Thubulle will replace Anfernee Simons (illness) in the starting lineup. The defesive-minded wing has averaged 6.4 points, 2.1 rebounds and 0.9 assists across 22.2 minutes per game in 13 starts this season.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report for Friday Thybulle (ankle) is not in the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Pacers, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Impact Thybulle should be available to face Indiana, but his fantasy upside is not going to be very high as a defensive-minded player who doesn't contribute much on the offensive side of the ball aside from an occasional double-digit scoring game. Thybulle is averaging 4.0 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.1 steals across 19.9 minutes per game since the start of January.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Sprains ankle, won't return Thybulle has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Nets. He'll finish with three points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and three assists during 21 minutes.

Impact Thybulle operated as one of the Blazers' top options off the bench but only mustered up three points while committing three fouls. Although the game is deep into the fourth quarter, Toumani Camara and Kris Murray are candidates to pick up minutes. Thybulle's next chance to play will come Friday against the Pacers.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Wednesday Thybulle (illness) isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's game versus the Nets.

Impact Thybulle will return to action Wednesday after missing Portland's previous contest with a non-COVID illness. Thybulle is averaging 3.8 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 16.4 minutes across his last five appearances.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Out sick Thybulle is out for Sunday's game against the Suns due to an illness, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Thybulle was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness that will hold him out of Sunday's game. The 26-year-old pro will have an opportunity to return to action Wednesday against the Nets.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Tuesday Thybulle (foot) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Knicks.

Impact Thybulle will return to action Tuesday after missing Portland's previous contest with a right foot sprain. Thybulle is averaging 5.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.0 blocks in 24.2 minutes across his last five appearances.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Tuesday Thybulle (foot) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Thybulle missed his first game of the season Sunday, and it appears he may be in danger of missing another on Tuesday. If he were to be sidelined, expect Toumani Camara, Shaedon Sharpe and Kris Murray to all see extended minutes until he returns.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Thybulle (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Brooklyn, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Impact Thybulle has been downgraded from questionable to out and will miss his first game of the season. Deandre Ayton (knee), Moses Brown (wrist) and Jabari Walker (knee) are also out, so Portland's frontcourt will be shorthanded, meaning Kris Murray, Ibou Badji and Rayan Rupert may play significant minutes off the bench.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Carrying questionable tag Thybulle (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Nets.

Impact Thybulle left Friday's game against the Mavericks early and was diagnosed with a sprain. Fortunately for Portland, he's considered day-to-day. With Jabari Walker (knee) also questionable, the Blazers may need to rely heavily on Toumani Camara and Kris Murray.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return Thybulle will not return to Friday's game against Dallas due to a right foot sprain. He finished scoreless with two rebounds, one steal and one block in 14 minutes.

Impact The Trail Blazers were getting run out of the building when Thybulle left the game for good, so the lopsided score could've factored into the decision. For now, Thybulle should be considered questionable for Sunday's game against Brooklyn. If he's unavailable to play, there could be more minutes for Toumani Camara and Kris Murray.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Drops four triples Wednesday Thybulle ended with 12 points (4-6 FG, 4-6 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 126-97 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Thybulle moved back to the bench, yet played more than a number of the starters. This was an ugly game, resulting in the Trail Blazers trotting out several strange lineups. Even when starting, Thybulle cannot be trusted as a consistent fantasy asset. At best, he should be viewed as a defensive specialist who can be streamed in, if and when the time arises.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to bench Thybulle isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Mavericks, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Impact Thybulle will be replaced by Toumani Camara in the starting lineup Wednesday. Thybulle is averaging 4.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.4 blocks in 25.4 minutes across his last five bench appearances.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Thybulle is in the starting lineup Monday against Phoenix.

Impact Thybulle starts in place of Toumani Camara (knee) on Monday, although Thybulle is averaging just 21.6 minutes across 12 starts this season. His defensive specialist role typically tops out at 25-30 minutes, even when he's playing with the first unit.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Brings defense in win Thybulle finished with six points (2-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks across 26 minutes in Tuesday's 130-113 win over the Kings.

Impact Even though he hasn't started in any of the last six games while the Trail Blazers have reclaimed health on the wing, Thybulle has still been delivering in the defensive categories as a bench player. During that six-game stretch, he's averaging a whopping 2.3 steals and 1.5 blocks in just 21.7 minutes per contest. Due to his offensive limitations, Thybulle's fantasy value is unlikely to take another jump forward, but he could earn a slight uptick in playing time if starting small forward Toumani Camara loses the trust of the coaching staff.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Thybulle will move to the bench for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact No surprises here, as Jerami Grant will be returning from the concussion protocol. Thybulle is coming off a dud against the Jazz on Thursday, as he was held to three points in 17 minutes while shooting 1-of-5 from the field.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves into starting lineup Thybulle will move into the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Mavericks, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Impact Malcolm Brogdon is sitting out with knee soreness, so Portland will move Anfernee Simons to point guard to open a spot on the wings for Thybulle. In nine starts this season, Thybulle holds averages of 6.3 points, 1.2 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.4 three-pointers.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to score in win Thybulle produced zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound, one assist, one block and one steal across 29 minutes during Monday's 114-110 win over Indiana.

Impact Thybulle missed both of his shot attempts, failing to score despite playing 29 minutes. While he did manage to add two combined steals and blocks, this has to be chalked up as another underwhelming night. As has been the case for the past few years, Thybulle should be viewed as nothing more than a defensive stream option.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in double figures Thybulle ended with 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), one rebound, two assists, two blocks and three steals over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 121-105 victory over Utah.

Impact Thybulle came off the bench for a sixth consecutive game Wednesday, and he's had inconsistent production since reverting to a reserve role. However, he scored in double figures during Wednesday's matchup, just the second time he's done so while coming off the bench. Over his last six appearances, Thybulle has averaged 6.5 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 24.2 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches three steals Thybulle closed with 13 points (5-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 109-95 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Thybulle was on the bench for a second consecutive game Wednesday, but he still managed to score in double figures for the third time in his last four appearances. He also recorded multiple steals for the second time this season. The 26-year-old has played at least 20 minutes in four consecutive matchups, averaging 11.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 steals in 25.5 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to bench Thybulle will move to the bench for Tuesday's game against the Jazz, according to Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site.

Impact Toumani Camara will replace Thybulle in the first unit Tuesday, but it remains to be seen if this is a permanent switch. Thybulle is coming off arguably his best game of the season Sunday, as he produced 14 points with three assists, two rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 20 minutes against the Lakers.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 14 points Thybulle registered 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-8 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 20 minutes during Sunday's 116-110 loss to the Lakers.

Impact This was Thybulle's best scoring mark of the season despite the low minutes. Thybulle's appeal in fantasy basketball is largely due to his defensive abilities, but his steal rate has been much lower than previous years so far.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in double figures Thybulle finished Wednesday's 121-118 overtime loss to Sacramento with 13 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds, one assist and four steals across 34 minutes.

Impact Thybulle saw a considerable uptick in minutes Wednesday with the Trail Blazers dealing with multiple absences. The 26-year-old responded with his first double-digit scoring total of the season while also leading the team in steals. While Thybulle has served exclusively as a starter this year, he hasn't been consistent enough to be reliable in season-long formats at this point.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless in victory Thybulle ended with zero points (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 17 minutes during Wednesday's 110-101 victory over the Pistons.

Impact Thybulle failed to record a single point for the second time in five games this season. The 26-year-old forward is shooting just 38.9 percent from the field. So far in 2023-24, Thybulle's 0.6 steals and 0.2 blocks per game have not been enough to compensate for his shooting woes.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Confirmed starter Thybulle will start Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact While Thybulle was expected to start at small forward to open the season, his place in the first unit had yet to be confirmed. While Thybulle doesn't possess much offensive utility, he's an elite source of steals and blocks, making him a valuable asset in category formats.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely beginning year as starter Thybulle will likely be part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Clippers, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Impact Thybulle was somewhat inconsistent for the Trail Blazers during preseason play, but coach Chauncey Billups said Monday that he's "pretty set" on starting Thybulle over Shaedon Sharpe once the regular season begins Wednesday. Thybulle started in all 22 of his appearances with Portland last year and averaged 7.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 1.4 assists in 27.6 minutes per game.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE