Max Christie News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

Scores season-high 15 points Christie recorded 15 points (5-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Friday's 97-87 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Christie started for the second straight game and responded to JJ Redick's trust by notching his best game of the season from a scoring perspective. It's still early in the season, and even though Christie will return to the bench once LeBron James (foot) is available to return, it's hard to overlook the uptick in his numbers. He's scored in double digits in five of his previous 10 appearances, averaging 9.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game in that stretch while shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Joining first unit Christie is starting Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

Impact Christie will enter the starting lineup in place of Austin Reaves (pelvis), who was downgraded to out. Christie's last start dates back to Nov. 16 against the Pelicans, when he recorded two points, three rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block over 30 minutes.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Notches 12 points Christie finished with 12 points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-10 FT), five rebounds and two assists over 30 minutes during Sunday's 105-104 win over Utah.

Impact Christie matched his season-best mark of 12 points with Austin Reaves (pelvis), Cam Reddish (illness) and D'Angelo Russell (illness) all sidelined, making the most of his newfound minutes. With the Lakers playing the Timberwolves on Monday for the second leg of a back-to-back set, Christie could be called upon once again if the team is shorthanded, but the status of those three players has yet to be reported.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 24 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Back to bench Tuesday Christie will come off the bench in Tuesday's game against the Jazz, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The 25-year-old got the spot start in Saturday's win over the Pelicans with Cam Reddish (leg) sidelined. However, Christie will reprise his usual role off the bench Tuesday, and in his last five appearances off the bench he has averaged 4.8 points and 1.6 rebounds across 11.2 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Christie is in the Lakers' starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Pelicans, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

Impact Christie will make his first start of the 2024-25 regular season Saturday due to Rui Hachimura (ankle) and Cam Reddish (leg) both being sidelined. Christie's playing time has been inconsistent, but he did play 30 minutes off the bench against the Spurs on Friday and finished with 11 points, three rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting lineup Christie will be in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Suns, head coach JJ Redick told Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com.

Impact Christie will start in place of LeBron James, who will be rested for this matchup. Christie is expected to hold a steady role off the bench in the 2024-25 season for the Lakers.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Tuesday Christie will return to the bench for Tuesday's preseason game against the Warriors, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Christie started in place of Austin Reaves (ankle) versus Milwaukee on Thursday, but with Reaves returning, Christie will reassume his role amongst the second unit. However, coach JJ Redick said Tuesday that Reaves will be on a minutes restriction for precautionary reasons, according to Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times, so Christie will likely still see heavy usage off the bench.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Gets another chance to start Christie is starting Thursday's preseason game against the Bucks.

Impact Christie will start his second game of the preseason due to the absence of Austin Reaves (ankle) Thursday evening. Christie fared well in the opener with the first unit, recording 11 points, seven rebounds, two assists, one steal and two blocks in 34 minutes.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers Max Christie Turns Heads in First Preseason Game Christie showed off his improvements on both ends of the court, scoring 11 points, collecting seven rebounds, passing for two assists, block...

OCTOBER 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Starts in preseason opener Christie is starting in Friday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Christie will start in the preseason opener with LeBron James (rest) being held out from the preseason opener. Christie will start alongside Jaxson Hayes, D'Angelo Russell, Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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SEPTEMBER 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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JULY 1 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Max Christie is getting a 4-year, $32 million deal to return to the Lakers, an AP source says

Promising wing Max Christie is returning to the Los Angeles Lakers with a four-year, $32 million contract, a person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press

JUNE 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expected to sign with Lakers Christie intends to sign a four-year, $32 million deal to remain with the Lakers, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Christie was the No. 35 overall selection in the 2022 draft, and he is seen as a potential rotation player for the club in the future. The 21-year-old's contract would include a player option in the fourth year, meaning if he impresses the first three years he could seek a larger deal moving forward. Christie averaged 4.2 points, 2.1 rebounds and 0.9 assists across 14.1 minutes in 67 games last season.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers extend qualifying offer The Lakers have tendered a qualifying offer to Christie, and he will become a restricted free agent, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact Christie is expected to be one of the more sought after young guards in free agency this offseason, and he could be stolen away from the Lakers if the price is right. The 21-year-old appeared in 67 regular-season games for the team, during which he averaged 4.2 points, 2.1 rebounds and 0.9 assists across 14.1 minutes per game.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Max Christie expresses frustration over not playing late in the season Should Max Christie have gotten more playing time late in the regular season and in the playoffs?

MAY 3 • USATODAY.COM

Receives major minutes in return Christie (ankle) recorded nine points (3-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six assists, three rebounds, one steal and one block across 29 minutes Thursday in the Lakers' 128-110 loss to the...

Impact Back in action after missing the final three games before the All-Star break with a sprained right ankle, Christie ended up seeing his most minutes since the calendar flipped to 2024. He had been featured in the Lakers' rotation prior to suffering the injury, but Christie took on expanded minutes Thursday mainly as a result of LeBron James (ankle) missing the contest. James is expected to play Friday versus the Spurs, and Christie could also face a new threat for playing time in Cam Reddish (ankle), who could put an end to a 12-game absence.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Thursday Christie (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the Warriors, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact Christie will shed his questionable tag, but Cam Reddish (ankle) will sit this one out. In Christie's last two appearances, he averaged 6.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.0 three-pointers in 16.5 minutes.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Snares questionable designation Christie (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Warriors, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Christie missed the Lakers final three games before the All-Star Break due to a sprained right ankle, and is at risk of missing Thursday's contest as well. While the game is the first leg of a back-to-back set, Cam Reddish (ankle) is also questionable and LeBron James (ankle) has been ruled out, meaning that Christie could stumble into a larger workload if active.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Tuesday Christie (ankle) is not expected to play in Tuesday's game against Detroit, ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports.

Impact Christie isn't expected to play Wednesday versus the Jazz either, but the Lakers haven't made it official. The good news for Los Angeles is that Christie will have some down time to recover during the All-Star break.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play Friday Christie (ankle) will not play in Friday's game against the Pelicans, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Christie underwent an MRI on his right ankle, but the Lakers are still waiting for the results. The good news for the Lakers is that D'Angelo Russell (knee) has been cleared to return. Christie should be considered questionable to play for Tuesday's game against Detroit.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Friday Christie (ankle) is doubtful for Friday's game against New Orleans.

Impact Christie suffered a right ankle sprain during Thursday's matchup against the Nuggets and will likely be forced to miss the second half of the back-to-back set. However, the Lakers' backcourt will likely get a boost since D'Angelo Russell (knee) is probable after missing Thursday's game.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers Injury Report: Max Christie's Status For Second Half Vs Nuggets Finalized Will LA’s starting two-guard for the night return?

FEBRUARY 9 • SUNHERALD.COM

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Max Christie is getting a 4-year, $32 million deal to return to the Lakers, an AP source says