Matisse Thybulle Rumors

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Matisse Thybulle
Philadelphia 76ers
Matisse Thybulle
Position: G-F
Born: 03/04/97
Height: 6-5 / 1.96
Weight:201 lbs. / 91.2 kg.
Salary: $2,582,160

Matisse Thybulle to represent Australia at Olympics

Ben Simmons says his Philadelphia 76ers’ teammate Matisse Thybulle will play for Australia at this year’s Olympics. Thybulle was born in the US, spent part of his childhood in Australia and would be a defensive force for the Boomers in Tokyo as the team attempts to win its first Olympic medal. “He’s going to play for Australia,” Simmons told reporters at an NBA All-Star press conference in Chicago on Saturday. “He’s great.”
5 days ago – via Peter Mitchell @ Brisbane Times

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Matisse Thybulle representing Australia?

Thybulle moved to Australia with his family when he was two years old, living in the Sydney area for several years and gaining citizenship during that time. “I think the opportunity to play in the Olympics itself is an honour. To represent something bigger than yourself, like your country and whatever that country might stand for is something that is a huge opportunity,” Thybulle continued.
2 weeks ago – via Kane Pitman @ ESPN

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While the NBA postseason will be the immediate focus for the trio of Brown, Simmons and Thybulle, the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo may also be on their agenda, with the recent news that the Philadelphia rookie is indeed an Australian citizen and eligible to play for the Boomers. “They’ve been pretty good because we have such a big task at hand with this season that it’s hard to look beyond that,” Thybulle responded when asked whether Brown and Simmons are bringing up the prospect of playing in the green and gold.
2 weeks ago – via Kane Pitman @ ESPN

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Simmons found a positive tone when ESPN asked him about Thybulle, whose defensive exploits have already gained positive traction around the league. “He’s going to be great,” Simmons quickly responded. “Defensively he’s got to fix a couple of things mentally in games, but he’s gifted. He’s long, he’s able to read certain players the right way, he’s one of our best defenders.”
2 weeks ago – via Kane Pitman @ ESPN

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The Bogdan Bogdanovic situation could go to the wire. The Lakers and Hornets are among teams who have expressed interest, sources say. The Sixers seem like a natural fit, but the two teams do not appear to have had any substantive talks. It’s hard to see those talks progressing past the phrase “Matisse Thybulle” — Philly isn’t including him in any deal at this level, and the Zhaire Smith/Mike Scott/pick platter might not pique Sacto’s interest. The Kings have matching rights on Bogdanovic this summer.
2 weeks ago – via Zach Lowe @ ESPN

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