What happened: Speaking with Law Murray at Tuesday's shootaround, Matisse Thybulle, who recently credited early praise for shaping his ball-hawking instincts, said he wants Seattle to get an NBA franchise. Asked for his perspective on Portland's NBA organization after his prior tenure there, the Seattle native passed on addressing the situation in Portland.

Why it matters: Signed to a one-year contract on July 20, Thybulle has stepped into a starting perimeter defense role early in the 2026-27 regular season after switching to jersey No. 4 on October 21. His pregame remarks keep the focus on his Pacific Northwest basketball ties while steering clear of organizational questions surrounding his former club.

What to watch: Thybulle continues his regular-season defensive rotation duties following Tuesday's shootaround.