TheDallas Mavericksintend to make a contract offer to free agent Matisse Thybulle, according to a report byChris Haynes of Bleacher Report. Thybulle is a restricted free agent, meaning thePortland Trail Blazers, his current team, would have the right to match the offer and retain Thybulle’s services. Haynes indicates that Thybulle will sign the Mavericks’ offer sheet.
The 26-year-old wing averaged 7.4 points and 3.5 rebounds in 22 games for the Blazers last season, playing 27.7 minutes per game. He was known primarily for his defense, serving aptly at the shooting guard and small forward positions. The Blazers extended a qualifying offer to Thybulle prior to free agency, securing their right to match any offer he signed with another team.
The Blazers acquired Thybulle at the 2023NBA Trade Deadline产品交易的年代ent small forward Josh Hart to theNew York Knicks.
No proposed salary amount was included with the report, but Dallas would almost certainly be using their Mid-Level Exception to sign Thybulle. The wing earned $4.4 million last season, on a rookie-scale contract after being drafted 20th overall in the 2019NBA Draft.
UPDATE:The Athletics’ Shams Charaniareportsthe offer sheet involves three years and $33 million.
RFA Matisse Thybulle will sign a three-year contract offer sheet in the $33 million range with the Dallas Mavericks, sources tell@TheAthletic@Stadium
Haynes has also addedthat the offer sheet will be signed on Thursday, giving the Blazers two-days to match.
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