Cam Christie is back on the Los Angeles Clippers' official roster as of Saturday, Oct. 17, days after a report said the team had waived him. The 21-year-old guard carries a $2.3 million salary for 2026-27 as he enters his third NBA season.
The move
Cam Christie is on the Los Angeles Clippers' roster, per the team's official roster as of Saturday, Oct. 17. The 21-year-old guard, who has two seasons of NBA experience, moves from free agency with no roster to Los Angeles. The transaction follows a Wednesday, Oct. 14 report from Hoops Rumors headlined "Clippers Waive Cam Christie," carrying 45% confidence. That reported waiver is not reflected on the current roster, which lists Christie with the Clippers.
The money
Christie is set for a $2.3 million salary in 2026-27, with a $2.5 million team option for 2027-28. The Clippers carry a total payroll of $193.7 million across 19 contracts for 2026-27, above the $165.0 million salary cap but below the $200.4 million luxury tax line. Los Angeles also sits under both the $209.0 million first apron and the $221.7 million second apron. No contract beyond the 2027-28 option is on file for him.
The fit
Last season, Christie averaged 8.7 minutes, 2.8 points, 1.4 rebounds and 0.6 assists over 55 games. The Clippers' backcourt last season was led by James Harden at 35.4 minutes and 25.4 points, Darius Garland at 29.1 minutes and 19.9 points, and Kris Dunn at 27.2 minutes and 7.3 points, with Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac, Bennedict Mathurin, John Collins and Derrick Jones Jr. also in the rotation. The roster now carries 22 players, above the standard 15-man limit plus three two-way spots.
Was Cam Christie traded or signed by the Clippers?
Neither move is confirmed. His appearance with the team is detected from the Clippers' official roster, not from a trade or signing announcement.
Did the Clippers waive Cam Christie?
A Wednesday, Oct. 14 report from Hoops Rumors said the Clippers waived Christie, carrying 45% confidence. The current official roster lists him with the team.
What is Christie's contract with the Clippers?
He is set for $2.3 million in 2026-27, with a $2.5 million team option for 2027-28.