Max Christie

A writer's trade proposal would send Daniel Gafford and Aaron Nesmith to Atlanta, with Onyeka Okongwu landing in Dallas and Indiana picking up Max Christie and Mouhamed Gueye.

Lakers reporter Jovan Buha named Max Christie among five potential trade targets for Los Angeles at the deadline. He noted Christie would likely compete with Quentin Grimes for minutes rather than fill a clear need.

Lake Show Life's Svyatoslav Rovenchuk floated a scenario where Max Christie declines his $8.9 million player option with Dallas for 2027-28 and re-signs with Los Angeles.