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- Max Christie to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers on a four-year, $32 million deal.
- The Lakers extended a qualifying offer to Christie, making him a restricted free agent.
- Christie’s new contract includes a player option and reflects his potential as a future rotation player.
Lakers Secure Max Christie with a New Four-Year Deal
The Los Angeles Lakers have made a strategic move this offseason by re-signing guard Max Christie to a four-year contract worth $32 million, including a player option.
Christie, who was selected 35th in the 2022 draft, has shown significant promise as a 3-and-D wing, impressing with his perimeter defense and shooting skills. Despite limited playing time under former head coach Darvin Ham, the Lakers recognized his value and potential, leading to a new deal negotiated by Christie’s agent Kevin Bradbury and Lakers GM Rob Pelinka. This agreement allows Christie to avoid restricted free agency and solidifies his position with the team.
The Lakers, who faced challenges on the perimeter in their series against the Denver Nuggets, will benefit from Christie’s continued development. Christie himself had expressed a desire to contribute more significantly, and with the new contract, he is poised to compete for a more consistent role in the Lakers’ rotation under new head coach JJ Redick.
Aside from his on-court contributions, Christie’s contract also provides the Lakers with an additional trade asset. This could prove valuable as the team explores options in the trade market this summer. Regardless of trade outcomes, retaining a developing talent like Christie is a positive step for the Lakers’ future.
