Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

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Topic is another interesting "bust". Basically never had the chance to play in the NBA. Torn ACL prevented him from playing in his rookie season (24/25) and he missed most of 25/26 after he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Still only 21 years old.
Not sure if I would pull the trigger but if OKC is looking for a more reliable rotation player that can help them this season Christie would be a salary match that keeps them under the 2nd apron.

He also had back surgery this summer.  Just a horrendous run of bad luck.   I was thinking about him this summer as a trade using the Mavs MLE.    No assets going out.   I think at this point in time it would be a difficult ask though.   It would be a trust your evaluator type of gamble.   Regardless, he would be an extreme buy low at this point if anyone would take a chance on him.    At the moment, I think most would want to see him on the court a little bit before making a move on him.