The Philadelphia 76ers sent Matisse Thybulle to the Portland Trail Blazers in a four-team deal that included the Charlotte Hornets before the 3 p.m. trade deadline on Thursday.
The Sixers received Jalen McDaniels from the Hornets in the deal. The fourth-year forward out of San Diego State is averaging 10.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2 assists while shooting 44.7% from the floor and 32.2% from deep on 3.6 attempts per game.
Thybulle was named to the All-Defensive second team twice during his time with the Sixers, so Philadelphia will miss his defensive presence despite his lack of offense. McDaniels is a very good defender in his own right, but he isn’t on the same level as Thybulle. He is a better offensive player, though, so the Sixers will be focused on that.
NBA Twitter, fans and analysts alike, gave its best reactions to the deal for the Sixers: