The Portland Trail Blazers had some injury news to share about defensive guard Matisse Thybulle .

Thybulle suffered an apparent hand injury during the Trail Blazers' matchup against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. It forced him out of the game as he underwent an MRI on Thursday, which revealed that he tore the UCL in his left thumb.

Portland revealed the news on Friday, stating that he underwent surgery and will miss 4-6 weeks while he recovers.

“Matisse Thybulle injured his left thumb during Wednesday’s game at Utah. A subsequent MRI conducted Thursday revealed a tear of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the left thumb. Thybulle underwent successful surgery this morning and will be re-evaluated in 4-6 weeks,” the post read.

Thybulle averaged five points, 2.5 steals and on

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