76ers Rumors: Matisse Thybulle, PHI Discussing New Contract Before Season Opener

According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, the Philadelphia 76ers have talked to the camp of guard Matisse Thybulle about a possible contract extension.

The talks have been held with the player's agent.

There is a deadline of 6 pm. To get a deal done Monday. The 25-year-old is set to become a restricted free agent after this season.

The player started 50 of 66 games for the 76ers last year. He averaged 5.7 points per game while shooting 50.0 percent. Sean Bernard writes for Heavy.com and he says that he's tops in the league in deflections.

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NBA leaders in deflections per 36 minutes last season:

1a)Matisse Thybulle (5.3)
1b)Paul Reed (5.3)
3)Gary Payton II (5.2)
4)Jose Alvarado (4.7)
5)De'Anthony Melton (4.5)

This Sixers defense is going to be fun

The 76ers have finished eighth, second and 12th in defensive rating over the last three years thanks to his efforts.

It's expected that Thybulle will come off the bench this year in a key role for the team. The 76ers will play their first game of the season against the Celtics.