Overview
- The Clippers officially waived Cam Christie on Oct. 14, trimming their roster to the 15-player limit and starting the standard 48-hour waiver window.
- Waiving Christie avoided his $2,296,271 2026–27 salary from becoming fully guaranteed on Oct. 15, so the team will not owe that money if he clears waivers.
- Team leaders cited the need to protect tax and second-apron flexibility under the new collective bargaining rules and a crowded guard rotation that left few minutes for development.
- If no team claims Christie during the waiver period he will become an unrestricted free agent and could either sign elsewhere or rejoin the Clippers on a two-way deal or with their G League affiliate in Oceanside.
- Christie was a 2024 second-round pick who played limited minutes across two seasons, and his release underscores how contract guarantee dates and luxury-tax constraints can squeeze opportunities for young developmental players.