Paolo Banchero’s expected arrival could have a huge impact on the future of Christian Wood, who’s entering the final year of his contract at $14.3 million. Rival executives who’ve spoken with HoopsHype expect the Rockets to gauge the trade market on Wood’s value this summer. Houston needs to decide if Wood, who turns 27 in September, is going to be a long-term member of the core or be traded for future assets that may align better with Jalen Green and potentially Banchero.
Source: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype
Source: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype
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Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Story: Rival executives expect the Houston Rockets to gauge the trade market on Christian Wood this summer, with Paolo Banchero projected to go third overall to Houston in the NBA Draft. More in our new aggregate mock draft on @Jorge Sierra. hoopshype.com/lists/aggregat… – 12:26 PM
Story: Rival executives expect the Houston Rockets to gauge the trade market on Christian Wood this summer, with Paolo Banchero projected to go third overall to Houston in the NBA Draft. More in our new aggregate mock draft on @Jorge Sierra. hoopshype.com/lists/aggregat… – 12:26 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Christian Wood briefly addressed his future earlier today
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Christian Wood briefly addressed his future earlier today
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Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Christian Wood makes a pitch to stay and win with Rockets ift.tt/D3cARZs – 9:18 PM
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Christian Wood makes a pitch to stay and win with Rockets ift.tt/D3cARZs – 9:18 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Christian Wood on the draft:” A lot of talent, I have a lot of favorites.” Wood said he has not been asked for his opinion on the draft – 6:39 PM
Christian Wood on the draft:” A lot of talent, I have a lot of favorites.” Wood said he has not been asked for his opinion on the draft – 6:39 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Christian Wood says he’s in town to spend time with his teammates to “build chemistry back to where it was”. He’s spent most of the offseason in LA and has spent time with Jalen Green, Jae’Sean Tate, Josh Christopher, K.J. Martin, and Kevin Porter Jr – 6:28 PM
Christian Wood says he’s in town to spend time with his teammates to “build chemistry back to where it was”. He’s spent most of the offseason in LA and has spent time with Jalen Green, Jae’Sean Tate, Josh Christopher, K.J. Martin, and Kevin Porter Jr – 6:28 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Christian Wood delivered what Angel Hernandez would call a strike pic.twitter.com/gH6FKghKl0 – 6:19 PM
Christian Wood delivered what Angel Hernandez would call a strike pic.twitter.com/gH6FKghKl0 – 6:19 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
Christian Wood talks about the chance to throw at the first pitch tonight here at the Astros game. pic.twitter.com/H1vcuNvGUT – 6:14 PM
Christian Wood talks about the chance to throw at the first pitch tonight here at the Astros game. pic.twitter.com/H1vcuNvGUT – 6:14 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Christian Wood getting ready to throw the first pitch at Minute Maid pic.twitter.com/Oj8UF90PXm – 6:09 PM
Christian Wood getting ready to throw the first pitch at Minute Maid pic.twitter.com/Oj8UF90PXm – 6:09 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
On if he’s had any discussions with the Rockets about a contract extension, Christian Wood said, “We’ve had a talk.” – 6:09 PM
On if he’s had any discussions with the Rockets about a contract extension, Christian Wood said, “We’ve had a talk.” – 6:09 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Christian Wood is at Minute Maid Park to throw out the first pitch before tonight’s game. pic.twitter.com/jO1oCosXvl – 6:02 PM
Christian Wood is at Minute Maid Park to throw out the first pitch before tonight’s game. pic.twitter.com/jO1oCosXvl – 6:02 PM
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Rival NBA executives who spoke with HoopsHype believe the Trail Blazers will dangle the No. 7 overall pick in trade talks for an immediate roster upgrade to maximize the prime of Damian Lillard, who was on hand for a workout with a projected lottery pick, AJ Griffin. -via HoopsHype / June 10, 2022
Still, expect some changes with the Bulls this offseason. They hold the No. 18 pick in the NBA draft, which could be used as a trade chip or to add a young player to the bench. They have guard Coby White, too, who is expected to be on the trade block. -via Heavy.com / June 10, 2022
Michael Scotto: The New Orleans Pelicans have received several calls on the No. 8 overall pick and are willing to listens to offers, league sources say. -via Twitter @MikeAScotto / June 10, 2022