Max Christie is no longer in the Dallas Mavericks' starting lineup, but his recent slump is about more than being benched. He's barely playing under Dusty May, and his role could shrink even more once Sergio De Larrea returns.
Noah Weber writes that Dallas Mavericks guard Max Christie has fallen out of head coach Dusty May's primary rotation after losing his starting role to Caleb Martin. Despite starting the first seven games of the 2026-27 season, Christie logged a team-low five minutes in Dallas' 125-122 win against the Indiana Pacers on Monday.
Weber argues that Christie's slump, shooting 26.2 percent from 3-point range, puts his future in Dallas at risk ahead of restricted free agency. The writer adds that the impending return of rookie guard Sergio De Larrea from a knee injury could further diminish Christie's playing time.
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