The blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers and brought Anthony Davis and Max Christie to the Dallas Mavericks reshaped both teams overnight.
Ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline, the Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world by trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. In return, the Lakers sent Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first round pick to Dallas.
On the heels of the Dallas Mavericks’ 118-115 win against the New Orleans Pelicans, guard Max Christie revealed what his team needs to do to keep the winning going.
How many of the active NBA players to average at least 20 points-per-game can you name in five minutes?
It's probably safe to say that the Lakers won the now-infamous in-season trade for star guard Luka Doncic in early February of the 2024-25 season. Doncic is playing at an MVP level this season, averaging an astonishing 34.9 points, 9.1 rebounds and 8.9 assists while leading the Lakers to an 8-4 record.
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
Max Christie has become one of the most exciting stories in the NBA this season. The young Maverick wing has elevated his game from a supporting role to a critical contributor, consistently producing across multiple areas.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Max Christie appears ready to reunite with an old friend in Dallas. The shooting guard shared his excitement about teaming up again with D’Angelo Russell, his former Los Angeles Lakers teammate, now that both are part of the revamped Dallas Mavericks roster.
The Dallas Mavericks shocked the sports world last season when Nico Harrison traded NBA superstar Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis and Max Christie.
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.
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.
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.
Despite the doubts, the Mavericks are thriving without their former Slovenian superstar.
Amid the turbulence, an unexpected bright spot has emerged: Max Christie.
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.
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.
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.
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?
The Los Angeles Lakers may have suffered a disappointing loss to the L.A. Clippers on Sunday night, but it was a special day for Max Christie and his family.
Max Christie turned in a career night for the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, knocking down five 3-pointers to finish with a career-high 28 points in the 114-106 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
Max Christie's path to the Lakers' starting lineup hasn't been linear. After signing a four-year, $32 million deal in the offseason, the 21-year-old wing struggled early and found himself relegated to the bench.
An important piece of the Los Angeles Lakers’ victory over the San Antonio Spurs was the performance of their reserves, particularly D’Angelo Russell and Max Christie.
The Lakers' six-game win streak came to a frustrating end Thursday night against Orlando, leaving the team in low spirits according to guard Max Christie.
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