The Los Angeles Lakers have signed defensive wing Matisse Thybulle to a one-year, $3.3 million contract, with a $2.5 million cap hit. Thybulle, a former 2019 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year and two-time All-Defensive team member, is expected to bolster the Lakers’ perimeter defense alongside other newcomers. The team now has 16 players on guaranteed deals, necessitating a trade or waiver before the season begins. Thybulle, known for his disruptive defense and improved shooting, aims to contribute significantly in his eighth NBA season.