Christian Wood expected to get "significant trade interest"

I think he is alright with it because he is taking bigs off the dribble mostly while Ariza went against guards and SFs.

 

It’s just a fundamental difference about Wood.

I’ve stated multiple times we have a two season rebuild window due to the OKC trade. If you think Wood is the guy then you start competing, if not then you don’t.

I don’t think Wood is good enough to start competing. I think we’d be accepting mediocrity .

 

I was just reminiscing Ariza's first year as a Rocket. Morey gassed everyone up on Trevor's potential.

 

I think Trevor did show promises with Orlando or his first stint with Kobe.

He had nice athleticism so folks might have given him a chance there.

He just was not an efficient scorer, he could put up 20-30 points though on bad efficiency.

 

Tonight wasn’t a good matchup for Wood. He’s good but he’s just not elite offensively.

He’s not very strong and was getting pushed off spots from Hawks’ front court and wings.

 

I agree though my post wasn't a critique on Wood or to add onto it. I was just getting a mild case of PTSD thinking about Ariza's first stint here.

 

https://bleacherreport.com/articles...ourced-intel-on-simmons-kyrie-lakers-and-more

The Houston Rockets are searching for trades that would clear a roster spot to convert two-way standout Garrison Mathews to their 15-man roster, according to league sources. Veterans D.J. Augustin, Danuel House Jr., Daniel Theis and Eric Gordon are all viewed around the league as viable trade candidates. Houston appears willing to listen to offers on Christian Wood, but that would require a first-round pick plus further capital.

 

You can state that we have a 2 year window as many times as you want, but it's still a totally arbitrary number.

There are infinite scenarios where you can keep wood on your roster but not commit to a full rebuild.

 

It’s not a “totally arbitrary number” since we literally start giving up our FRP in two seasons due to the OKC. That’s just a fact.

Wood and a half rebuild still seems like more mediocrity. If you want to compete then just say it, but no half measures.

 

Yeah but it's not true we have a two year rebuild window, that's just something you hope is true.

Also, the idea that wood has to change the direction of the franchise or he's worthless = total myth.

Wood is being sought as a contender third option with less than 200 games under his belt. We certainly have room for a second or third best later without compromising flexibility or becoming unable to replace Wood.

 

yeah its a lot of MEDIOCRE assuming with the protank rebuild crowd...ITS A TOTAL BS existing only in their heads

 

Hope is true? So then it’s prudent to keep rebuilding even though our draft pick has a good chance of going to OKC?

I don’t think so. We got lucky last year and we didn’t really have a choice. Not to mention, we may have a ton of cap space opening up so things line up for a two year window.

It’s not some arbitrary number but based off the OKC trade AND our current cap situation. That certainly may change, but those are the parameters as of now.

Opposed to seeing where the cards fall…. That’s a good plan…. Not.

Where did I say that he’d be worthless? Now you are just making stuff up.

Is that how other teams feel? Or is that just what we say on the GARM about Wood, he’s ideally the 3rd best player on a contender?

 

Before we entertain the idea of trading Wood, we have to give Wood and Sengun substantial and meaningful minutes together to see if they can mesh. I personally think they can.

 

how long the experiement should last?
remember last year warriors were not good, and this year the same roster best team in nba

just keep wood... you can always trade him later even if you max him...(you blame his troubles on lack of chemistry with sengun and he wont lose value because hes proven with a real PG and 5 out...) hes a rare commodity and we dont even know if silas is the coach or just a puppet and someone to be scapegoated later and what a smarter coach could do with wood

 

Yes, you take a risk of losing the pick if there's a better chance of Wood making an incremental improvement.

He's being sought according to media reports to be a third option on a contender with only 180 games in his career.

You didn't say he's worthless but you implied that he's not a guy to lead a contender, which is irrelevant of course. He was never meant to be that.

There's no argument for trading him in December 2021 unless it's a crazy good offer. He's likely to gain strength and apply his added experience, it's an easy choice.

 

The Magic deal for Vucevic with CHI last season has always been my baseline for potential deal parameters concerning CWood

Basically 3 FRPs:
Wendell Carter Jr - 20 lotto pick
21 lotto pick - became Franz Wagner
1 more FFRP - I believe in 22 or 23

That's what I would want for Wood in a deal midseason


When traded, Vucevic was more established as an AllStar already than Wood is now
But he was also older and his salary is double what Wood's is currently


Warriors make so much sense as a fit

Bringing in Wood to start at 5 next 2 seasons could push them over on another ring or 2 before that core ages out of contention

They already have Wiseman, Kuminga and Moody just rotting away precious development time on the fringe of an elite team's vet-laden rotation

Wood + EGo
for
Wiseman + Kuminga + 2025 FFRP + filler

 

Okay, first I don't think the Rockets are in a position of their rebuild where they can demand players at particular positions, especially in an era where there are really only 2-3 positions on the floor. Do the Rockets want draft picks or players? I don't know that it matters, because they most likely will have to settle for draft picks and a mediocre contract in exchange for Wood because most teams that want Wood are going to want to win right away. Teams like that typically do not want to trade good talent already on their roster and they usually do not have the type of young players that the Rockets would want.

Want hypothetical deals?

Wood to the Lakers for Horton Tucker, Kent Bazemore and a #1 pick.... the Rockets could keep Tucker or send him to a third team for another #1.

You can get into 3 team deals as well..... Myles Turner for example is going to be traded. I think it would be a mistake for the Rockets to target him, but it could be a multi team deal.

Teams know the Rockets aren't trying to win now so the Rockets can take on a mediocre contract, they know Wood is near all star level and they know the amount of money Wood makes isn't much so he is easier to get in trade.

 

You think thats all the rockets could get for wood? Seems a little low

 

A 20/10 center who shoots 40% from 3 for a late FRP and THT? No way.

 

Curious to see how the Wood and KPJ pnr work when he returns from injury. they were really spamming it with good success