The Lakers are keeping Max Christie from becoming a free agent, signing him to a four-year, $32-million contract people with knowledge of the situation not authorized to speak publicly on the matter told The Times.
Christie, 21, averaged 4.2 points per game last season as he moved in and out of the Lakers’ rotation. He would’ve been a restricted free agent, but the Lakers were able to strike a deal to keep him just before Sunday’s 3 p.m. opening bell.
Now entering his third season after being selected 35th in the 2022 NBA draft, the Lakers are hoping Christie can take a major step and to become the type of player who can impact the game on both ends of the court.