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DeMarcus Cousins was recently waived by the Houston Rockets, a clear signal that the team is looking to make Christian Wood their prime big man. A certain report noted that one of the main reasons for Cousins’ departure is his unhappiness as a backup center to Wood. Cousins slammed such rumors with a few choice […]

Christian Wood has been out of action for the Houston Rockets for a couple of weeks now due to an ankle sprain. The 25-year-old himself provided a timely update on his injury status, which comes right in the midst of news surrounding DeMarcus Cousins and his looming departure from Houston. In a recent interview, Wood […]

Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid are the big men dominating the MVP conversation thus far. However, Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas feels Christian Wood should be included. Wood suffered an ankle injury Feb. 4 against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Rockets have not won a game since, losing each of their last six contests. Silas […]

The extent of Christian Wood’s right ankle sprain remains uncertain but the Houston Rockets medical staff will evaluate him weekly, as confirmed by the team on Friday. https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets/status/1357879352634007552 The 25-year-old  re-injured that already compromised right ankle on Thursday in the Rockets’ 115-103 win over the Memphis Grizzlies at FedEx Forum. Wood was trying to finish […]

There is a growing concern that the Houston Rockets’ breakout center Christian Wood might be out for an indefinite time. On Thursday, the big man rolled his right ankle in a fastbreak play against the Memphis Grizzlies. Wood, who finished the evening with 17 points and seven boards, had to exit the game in the […]

Houston Rockets big man Christian Wood’s foot problems continue this season, as he re-injured a bothersome right ankle against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedEx Forum on Thursday. The Rockets were blowing out the home team in the eight-minute mark of the third period when disaster struck. Christian Wood was leading the break and made a […]

For years, the Houston Rockets were unable to go beyond and reach the finals, despite James Harden’s elite offense. Even if the management tried their best to surround the Beard with talented players, like Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook, and complementary pieces, Space City always fell short in the end. All of their failed attempts […]

Christian Wood had another monster performance on Thursday to give the Houston Rockets a big 109-105 win over the San Antonio Spurs. The 25-year old finished with a team-high of 27 points, 15 rebounds, and even knocked down five threes. Wood has been on quite a journey so far in the NBA. He’s been waived, […]

Despite his day job as a host of NBA on TNT, Hall of Fame big man Shaquille O’Neal is notorious for not knowing some of the names of the players in today’s NBA. Houston Rockets center Christian Wood, however, did not let it slide when The Big Diesel admitted that he did not know a lot […]

By now, it should be crystal clear that Christian Wood’s ceiling is as high as it goes. The Houston Rockets’ new starting center has been a revelation and one of the more promising things to come out of Houston so far amid a tumultuous season. The undrafted 25-year old is making a name for himself […]

The Detroit Pistons watched Christian Wood blossom into a potential star at the end of the 2019-20 season, and they seemed likely to re-sign him heading into free agency. Only, the Pistons put a cap on their offer. Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated reports the Pistons were unwilling to Wood more than $8 million […]

Former NBA player, and teammate of Christian Wood, Tony Wroten, revealed that the big man was frustrated with his lack of playing time in Philadephia. The Houston Rockets standout apparently believed himself to be “better than everybody” ahead of him on the depth chart. Stuck near the bottom of Brett Brown’s rotation with the Sixers […]

All the drama surrounding the Houston Rockets hasn’t dampened DeMarcus Cousins’ optimism. The Rockets are still seeking their first win of the 2020-21 season and several key players—including Cousins—have yet to play due to COVID-19 concerns. The team’s best player, James Harden, continues to seek a trade. Nevertheless, Cousins is hopeful about Houston’s standing in […]

The 2020-21 Houston Rockets may look a lot different than they have in previous seasons, as the dominant storyline in Texas this offseason is the trade rumors swirling around former MVP and eight-time All-Star James Harden. While the Harden rumors have been the headline-grabber in Houston lately, there’s a lot to like about this Rockets, […]

New Houston Rockets big man Christian Wood has quickly made his presence felt in H-Town. The impressive 25-year-old has balled out in the preseason so far, earning him some massive praise from teammate Eric Gordon. As far as Gordon is concerned, Christian Wood’s well-rounded game shows shades of a young Anthony Davis. Eric Gordon when […]

The Houston Rockets announcer gave James Harden a slight ribbing after forward Christian Wood completed a coast-to-coast lay-up. Peep the clip below to see Wood take it all the way. Watch out for the Rockets’ announcer’s shade at Harden, who was actually on the floor. "Who needs James Harden?" Rockets announcer really said this 😳 […]

The Houston Rockets’ transition from general managers Daryl Morey to Rafael Stone and head coaches Mike D’Antoni to Stephen Silas has already evoked a philosophical change. Morey and D’Antoni fully bought into the “small ball” concept last season, essentially playing without a center after trading Clint Capela at the February deadline. But the new regime […]

If you didn’t know by now, Detroit Pistons GM Troy Weaver is a particularly big fan of centers, and he’s not ashamed to admit it. In his first offseason as general manager, Weaver wasn’t hesitant to shake-up the Pistons front-court. Detroit declined to re-sign 6-foot-10, 26-year-old Christian Wood after a promising 2019-20 campaign, sending him […]

DeMarcus Cousins will be spending the next couple of weeks adjusting to his new teammates ahead of opening night. In such, he’s already had some impressive takes on one of his fellow Rockets newcomers in Christian Wood. Cousins spoke to Wood’s talents and even went so far as to compare them to his former teammate […]

The Houston Rockets have been one of the headliners of the 2020 NBA offseason, but not really for good reasons. Much of the drama that has ensued has included Houston in some fashion. There were major changes in the coaching department (Mike D’Antoni to Stephen Silas) and front office (Daryl Morey to Rafael Stone), while […]

New Houston Rockets big man Christian Wood thinks he can be a good second option for James Harden, causing some to speculate if the high-flyer knows something about a possible Russell Westbrook trade. Westbrook, like Harden, has reportedly requested a trade from the Rockets. Houston is holding out hope that Harden changes his mind about […]

The NBA’s first-ever November version of free agency has been wild. There have been plenty of head-scratching moves since free agency kicked off this past Friday. Let’s take a look at the initial two losers of NBA free agency in 2020. Loser No 1: Charlotte Hornets The Charlotte Hornets entered free agency with plenty of […]

Christian Wood has agreed to terms to join the Houston Rockets with a three-year, 41-million deal on Friday. This comes after initial reports claimed that Woods’ camp has not verified the terms, but looks like both parties finally came to an agreement. The initial deal was for just $27 million and looks like Wood’s camp […]

Detroit Pistons big man Christian Wood remains a free agent target for the New York Knicks, according to Ian Begley of SNY. Wood becomes an unrestricted free agent once the 2020 free agency period begins. Free agency is supposed to start a few days after the 2020 draft. As we get closer to free agency, […]

Detroit Pistons big man Christian Wood is going all-in on himself. Recently, the 24-year-old just declared how he intends to do everything in his power to reach his full potential. Wood took to Twitter to make his bold claim: I’m determined to be one of the best bigs in the league — 35 (@Chriswood_5) July […]

The New York Knicks’ 2019-20 season is over. While the franchise is currently focused on its coaching search, that focus will soon change to the 2020 NBA Draft and the ensuing free agency, expected to take place only three days after the aforementioned in mid-October. In a new mailbag, SNY’s Ian Begley says the Knicks will be […]

The 2019-20 season was an utter disaster for the Detroit Pistons. All-Star power forward Blake Griffin played in just 18 games before undergoing another left knee surgery, franchise pillar Andre Drummond was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the campaign as a whole was suspended after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19. […]

Before the 2019-20 campaign was suspended due to COVID-19, the New York Knicks were in 12th place in the Eastern Conference standings with a 21-45 record. The franchise fired head coach David Fizdale after 22 games and exec Steve Mills was reassigned. The Knicks hired former CAA agent Leon Rose as their new president of basketball […]

The NBA is asking for players, coaches and team staffers who have recovered from the coronavirus to consider donating plasma as part of the “NBA Together” partnership with the National COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Project: Sources: The NBA’s “NBA Together” program is supporting National COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Project of top specialists on plasma as potential treatment […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey revealed recently that power forward Christian Wood was upset about his positive COVID-19 test getting leaked. Turns out, Casey was just as mad as Wood. In fact, the Pistons coach called out his staffers for leaking the information to the media. “That’s why we were so mystified when it […]

Detroit Pistons big man Christian Wood was upset his positive coronavirus test result was leaked, per Pistons head coach Dwane Casey. Wood was the third NBA player after Utah Jazz All-Stars Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell to test positive for the coronavirus. Via Dana Gauruder of The Detroit Free Press: “He’s fine, he’s feeling good,” […]

Detroit Pistons big man Christian Wood has fully healed from the coronavirus. Wood’s agent, Adam Pensack, says the Pistons high-flyer is “feeling great and fully recovered,” per Dana Gauruder of The Detroit Free Press: A source familiar with the situation said Christian Wood has to pass a few medical tests and is expected to be […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart announced he has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus, while other members of the Celtics organization are awaiting test results, according to Jay King of The Athletic. The Celtics are still waiting on some tests, according to sources. There’s still a possibility Marcus Smart isn’t the only person in the […]

Though the season is currently suspended due to ongoing concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, the Knicks are still exploring their options. In fact, New York has reportedly taken a liking to Detroit Pistons forward Christian Wood. Via Ian Begley of SNY: Regardless of what happens with the salary cap amid the coronavirus crisis, we know […]

Detroit Pistons big man Christian Wood is the latest NBA player to test positive for coronavirus. Thankfully, the 24-year-old is “100 percent OK” and in high spirits: “He’s 100 percent OK and feeling fine.” #Pistons’ Christian Wood becomes the third NBA player to test positive for coronavirus. Detroit faced Utah on March 7. Story/reporting:https://t.co/aUIjQyhqrN — James […]

Detroit Pistons center Christian Wood has tested positive for the coronavirus. The news came out on Saturday. In some more troubling news, though, per Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated, Wood reported flu-like symptoms the morning of the Pistons’ game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. The incubation period for the virus is two weeks, so […]

Detroit Pistons big man Christian Wood becomes the third NBA player to test positive for the coronavirus, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. As Shams noted, Wood and the Pistons faced Rudy Gobert and the Utah Jazz last Saturday, March 8 — four days before Gobert became the first player to test positive for the […]

Detroit Pistons big man Christian Wood becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer and he figures to get paid. Wood is averaging 22.0 points and 10.2 rebounds since the Pistons traded Andre Drummond to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The high-flyer knows he’s got a “big summer” ahead: “I know it’s a big summer for me,” Wood […]

The Detroit Pistons look like a whole new basketball team than they did a month ago, and for a few reasons, that is a good thing. With the deal of Andre Drummond at the trade deadline for two expiring contracts in Brandon Knight and John Henson, Detroit has fully bought into the rebuild. The rebounding […]