Lakers re-sign Max Christie as free agency period begins

The Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles Times. Christie, 21, averaged 4.2 points last season as he moved in and out of the Lakers' rotation. Now entering his third season after being selected 35th in the 2022 NBA draft, the Lakers are hoping Christie can take a major step to become the type of player who can impact the game on both ends of the court.