Lakers' Matisse Thybulle Signing Could Spell Bad News for Bronny James
Summary
The Los Angeles Lakers signed defender Matisse Thybulle to a one-year, $3.3 million contract. This puts the team over the player limit for the 2026-27 season, so they may need to release or trade a player, with Bronny James possibly being the one affected.Key Facts
- Lakers signed Matisse Thybulle for one year at $3.3 million.
- The team now has 16 players under contract for the 2026-27 season, one more than allowed.
- To comply with roster limits and salary rules, the Lakers might need to cut a player before the season starts.
- Bronny James, LeBron James’s son, is one candidate who might be waived or traded.
- Jaden Hardy, another guard owed $6 million next season, is also a likely candidate to be released.
- Lakers could negotiate trades or releases of Dalton Knecht or Adou Thiero to reduce the roster.
- There is speculation about LeBron James leaving the Lakers in 2026-27, with rumors about Bronny leaving too, but some reports say Bronny’s future is not linked to LeBron’s.
- Bronny’s playing time and statistics have been limited, averaging under 3 points per game last season.
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