Max Christie was cleared on the Saturday injury report and is no longer listed Day-To-Day. He is available for the Mavericks' 8:00 PM ET game against the Spurs.
What happened
The Mavericks guard Max Christie was moved to Cleared on the official injury report at 7:38 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 24. He had been listed Day-To-Day earlier the same day with a leg issue, right side. The report gave no detail or comment on the change, and no expected return is announced because none is needed. This is the second time this month he has gone from Day-To-Day to Cleared. He was first listed Day-To-Day on Oct. 16 for rest and an other designation, then cleared on Oct. 17.
What it means for the Mavericks
Dallas plays the Spurs on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET. The Mavericks are 1-1, ninth in the standings and on a one-game winning streak. Christie has played in both games this season. He averages 33.2 minutes, 10.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists. Last season he played 77 games and averaged 29.1 minutes, 12.3 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists. Dallas is short-handed. Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg, Caleb Martin, Tarik Biberovic, Dereck Lively II and Santi Aldama are all listed Out. The Mavericks are 1-1 with Christie and have not played a game without him, so there is no split to compare.
What to watch
The next update will come on the Mavericks' next injury report. Christie's leg issue was the reason for his earlier Day-To-Day listing on Saturday, so his minutes against the Spurs are worth watching. No return date is needed, since he is cleared. Dallas has six players out, and the status of Irving and Flagg, both listed Out, will shape how much Christie has to carry in the games ahead.
Is Max Christie playing vs the Spurs?
Yes. Christie was cleared on the injury report at 7:38 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 24, ahead of the 8:00 PM ET game against the Spurs.
When will Max Christie be back?
He is already cleared. He was listed Day-To-Day earlier on Saturday with a leg issue and no further return date is announced.