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After a memorable outing against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night, Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg struggled to get going in the first back-to-back game of his NBA career.

Dallas Mavericks News / Last Word On Sports / October 26

3 Underrated Mavericks Who Could Change the 2025–26 Season

While the Dallas Mavericks’ star players often dominate headlines, the contributions of underrated players can be pivotal in shaping the team’s success.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / October 9

Why people who understand basketball love Max Christie’s game

Listening, reading and talking to people, there’s one name that people like to mention on the Dallas Mavericks roster – after the stars, of course. Underrated, one might call him, under-the-radar may be a better word, because Max Christie gets people, who understand basketball on a deep level, excited. Of course Dallas has the stars.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 7

Mavericks eye breakout season from former Lakers guard

Dallas Mavericks guard Max Christie is going into his first full season in the Lone Star State, where he hopes to have a breakout year. Christie, 22, averaged 11.2 points and 4.2 rebounds per game with the Mavs in 32 appearances after being involved in the Luka Doncic blockbuster trade back in February.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / October 6

Mavericks vs Thunder Recap: 3 thoughts after Dallas blows out Oklahoma City, 106-89

The Dallas Mavericks opened preseason with a statement, throttling the Oklahoma City Thunder, 106-89. Max Christie was the high scorer for a Dallas team that had just four players in double figures.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / October 5

Max Christie took a huge leap last season, but how much more can he develop?

The 2024-25 season was filled with highs and lows for the third-year shooting guard out of Michigan State. The Lakers signed Christie to an extension in the summer of 2024 and he entered the year with high expectations and a hope for an increased role and production.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

Mavericks player who will shock world with breakout 2025-26 season

The Dallas Mavericks made one of the boldest moves in recent memory last season when they parted ways with Luka Dončić in a franchise-shaking trade. In

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 16

Lakers Reportedly Wanted To Draft Pacers Star Over Max Christie

NBA insider Jovan Buha recently revealed that the Los Angeles Lakers had their eyes on Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard during the 2022 NBA Draft. Speaking on his podcast Buha’s Block, he explained that the team hoped the former Gonzaga standout would slide far enough for them to snag him with the 35th pick.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 15

2024-25 Los Angeles Lakers Player Review: Max Christie

Coming into the 2024-25 season, Max Christie was one of the most talked about players on the Los Angeles Lakers roster. After a promising second season, many expected Christie to take a leap in Year 3 as there was legitimate excitement about him growing into an important two-way player for the team.

Dallas Mavericks News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 30

Is Former Spartan Christie Bound for Big Role With Dallas Mavericks?

Former Michigan State Spartan and current Dallas Maverick Max Christie has a bright future ahead of him, as the former second-round draft pick in the 2022 NBA Draft has seen his game grow since debuting in the NBA.

Dallas Mavericks News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 22

Former Spartan Had Career NBA Season

Former Michigan State guard Max Christie recently wrapped up his third NBA season, turning in a career campaign and starting to cement himself as an elite professional talent.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19

Mavericks’ Max Christie gets 100% real on adversity since Luka Doncic trade

Following a dispiriting 120-106 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, which officially ends the most emotionally-draining season in Dallas Mavericks history, an exasperated fan base will understandably struggle to look beyond the misery brought on by Luka Doncic’s forced exit and catastrophic injury problems.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / February 25

Max Christie Couldn’t Sleep After Lakers Traded Him To Mavericks: ‘I Was On The Floor In The Hotel Room’

During an interview with NBA reporter Marc J. Spears of Andscape, Max Christie opened up about being traded by the Los Angeles Lakers to the Dallas Mavericks. The Lakers traded Christie and Anthony Davis to the Mavericks for Luka Doncic in what is being called the most shocking trade in NBA history.

Dallas Mavericks News / Last Word On Sports / February 24

Max Christie Breakout: New Mavericks Acquisition Proving His Worth

Max Christie was already having a breakout season with the Los Angeles Lakers, and he’s been even better since joining the Dallas Mavericks. While he’s only played eight games with the Dallas Mavericks, Max Christie is already making himself invaluable.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 22

Mavericks are excelling after Luka Doncic trade

Despite the doubts, the Mavericks are thriving without their former Slovenian superstar.

Kyrie Irving lifts Mavericks to win over Pelicans

Mavericks' Anthony Davis out at least two more weeks

Dirk Nowitzki was compelled to 'support' Luka Doncic after trade

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Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / February 14

Max Christie thriving with Mavericks amid Doncic trade controversy

Max Christie thriving with Mavericks amid Luka Doncic trade controversy

Amid the turbulence, an unexpected bright spot has emerged: Max Christie.

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Short-handed Mavericks hold on to beat Heat

Mavericks fans have earned the right to protest

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NBA News / Yardbarker / February 8

Mavericks get full Anthony Davis experience in his first game

Anthony Davis had a dominant first half in his first game as a Dallas Maverick. Then he headed for the locker room after a non-contact injury.

Watch: Davis makes immediate impact in Mavericks debut

Davis' Mavericks debut proves trade wasn't all bad, but will it calm tensions?

Davis downplays injury that shortened his Mavericks debut

Dallas Mavericks issue statement about relocation rumors

Jason Kidd makes startling admission about Luka Doncic trade

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / February 5

How did Max Christie perform in his Dallas Mavericks debut?

One of the newest pieces of the Dallas Mavericks made his team debut on Tuesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. Max Christie, who was kind of seen as a throw-in to the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis to Dallas, put on a Mavs uniform for the first time.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / February 3

Max Christie Makes Heartfelt Instagram Post After Lakers-Mavs Trade

On Sunday, Max Christie was officially traded to the Dallas Mavericks after spending part of three seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. The former Michigan State star had been averaging 8.5 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest while shooting 44.4% from the field and 36.8% from the three-point range in 46 games.

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / February 3

The hidden gem in Doncic trade that might define Mavs’ success

The hidden gem in Luka Doncic trade that might define Mavericks’ success

The swapping of Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis sent shockwaves through the NBA and dominated basketball headlines. But could a player who was an afterthought in the deal end up determining how the Mavericks are ultimately judged on the deal?

Mavericks GM expands on why club traded Luka Doncic

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