Ask a Houston Rockets fan about Christian Wood and what should be in store for his future with the team in the NBA offseason. The answers will vary, but one thing will stay consistent among them: they will be passionate.
On the one hand, the 26-year-old is one of the best shooting big men in the NBA. He connected on 39.0% of his 4.9 long-distance attempts per game in 2021-22.
On the other hand, he’s developed a reputation for porous defense, and to some observers, selfish offensive tendencies.
Neither of those flaws is necessarily a death sentence. It’s possible that Wood is miscast at center. At 214 pounds, defending the paint may be too tall of a task for him.
LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: These 3 Teams Should Monitor Trade For Rockets’ Christian Wood
Furthermore, his Rockets have been the worst team in the NBA for two years. He may dial back his isolation frequency on a team with a bonafide playmaker or two.
It may be a while before the Houston Rockets get there. Jalen Green flashed superstar potential in his rookie campaign. Kevin Porter Jr. has shown promise as well.
LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: These 3 Teams Should Monitor Trade For Rockets’ Christian Wood
Still, we iterate: this has been the worst team in the NBA for two consecutive seasons. It may benefit both Wood and the team to find him a home where he can be maximized as a complementary player.
Here are three trades that do exactly that.
