Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Angeles Lakers re-signing restricted free agent Max Christie to a four-year, $32 million deal with a player option on the fourth year.

Jovan covers why he thinks this is a good and fair deal for both sides, Christie’s potential, LA’s belief in him for next season and beyond, how the Lakers can clear roster spots, what this could mean for both LeBron James and the use of the non-taxpayer mid-level exception, the trade restrictions on Christie’s contract, and more.

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:50 Why this deal makes sense for both sides
7:25 Why LA likely needs to make a consolidation trade (or two)
12:05 What this could indicate about LA’s free-agency plans
14:41 The trade restrictions on Christie’s contract
16:01 Outro

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