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• Christian Wood Picks Up $3M Player Option For 24-25 With Lakers

Christian Wood has exercised his $3 million player option for the 2024-25 season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Wood signed a two-year deal with the Lakers last summer, that included a player option for next season. Wood appeared in 50 games in his first season in Los Angeles. He averaged 6.9 points and 5.1 rebounds in 17.4 minutes per game off the Lakers bench....2024
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• Lakers’ Christian Wood Opts In For 2024/25

Lakers big man Christian Wood has exercised his player option for 2024/25, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). The move guarantees Wood’s $3,036,040 salary for next season, postponing his free agency until 2025. Wood, 28, remained on the free agent market for over two months last summer despite averaging 16.6 points, 7.3 […]...2024
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• Reload or Rebuild? What will the Suns, Lakers and every other first-round loser do now?

Original photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images The Suns, Lakers, Sixers and every other team to lose in the first round of the NBA playoffs are facing big decisions this summer. LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton. Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal.Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, Paul George and Russell Westbrook.Joel Embiid a...2024
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• Christian Wood Available For Lakers For Game 4

Los Angeles Lakers big man Christian Wood is available to play in Game 4. Wood hasn't played since February 14, due to a knee injury. Los Angeles had hoped he might be available for Game 3, but Wood wasn't quite ready to return. The Lakers are down 3-0 against the Denver Nuggets entering Game 4 of the first round. In his first season with Los Angeles, Wood averaged 6.9 points and 5.1 rebounds in 1...2024
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• L.A. Notes: Vanderbilt, Wood, George, Leonard
Injured Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (right midfoot sprain) and big man Christian Wood (left knee surgery) had both been aiming to return to action for Game 3 on Thursday, but it appears they’ll remain sidelined for at least one more game. Los Angeles has listed Vanderbilt and Wood as out on the official injury report. […]...2024
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• Jarred Vanderbilt Targets Game 3 Return

Jarred Vanderbilt is looking to return to the Los Angeles Lakers lineup for Game 3 on Thursday, sources told ESPN. Vanderbilt, who is out due to a right foot sprain, has been increasing his workout intensity over the last two weeks. Vanderbilt and Christian Wood have not been cleared for Game 3, though the Lakers are hopeful that both will be back for Thursday. The Lakers are down 2-0 in the serie...2024
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• Reload or Rebuild? What will the Suns, Lakers and every other first-round loser do now?
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• Christian Wood Available For Lakers For Game 4
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• L.A. Notes: Vanderbilt, Wood, George, Leonard
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• Jarred Vanderbilt Remains Day-To-Day With Foot Sprain
Jarred Vanderbilt is still day-to-day as he recovers from a foot sprain, according to Darvin Ham. Vanderbilt, who wore a walking boot on Friday, has been out since February 1 with the injury. Ham said last week that Vanderbilt's recovery was "going according to plan." The team also announced that Christian Wood will be available in Game 3....2024
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• Lakers sign former first-round pick to two-way contract

The Lakers are a little thin in the frontcourt due to injuries to Christian Wood (knee swelling) and two-way center Colin Castleton (right wrist fracture)....2024
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• Lakers, Harry Giles Agree To Two-Way Contract

Free agent big man Harry Giles is signing a two-way contract with the Lakers, agent Daniel Hazan tells Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium (Twitter link). As Charania observes, the Lakers are a little thin in the frontcourt due to injuries to Christian Wood (knee swelling) and two-way center Colin Castleton (right wrist fracture). […]...2024
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• NBA Injury Update – Joel Embiid, Chris Paul, Christian Wood & More
The latest on major injury updates for star NBA players like Joel Embiid, Chris Paul, Christian Wood. JOEL EMBIID Following Embiid’s successful knee surgery on February 6, there is growing optimism that the big man will return to the 76ers lineup before the end of the regular season, according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. “There is […] The post NBA Injury Update – Joel Embii...2024
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• Christian Wood Out Two Weeks With Knee Swelling
Christian Wood will miss the next two weeks due to swelling in his left knee, the Los Angeles Lakers announced. The Lakers are optimistic that the injury is minor and Wood will be able to return in the projected timeline....2024
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• Christian Wood Out 2 Weeks With Knee Swelling
Christian Wood will miss the next two weeks due to swelling in his left knee, the Los Angeles Lakers announced. The Lakers are optimistic that the injury is minor and Wood will be able to return in the projected timeline....2024
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• NBA offseason grades for every team after free agency, trades, and draft
Let’s give out offseason grades for every team in the NBA. The biggest fireworks of the NBA offseason are still to come. Damian Lillard requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers only 24 hours into free agency, but there has been no real momentum on his desired deal to the Miami Heat. James Harden has also asked out from the Philadelphia 76ers, but the team is resolved to keep him unless th...2023
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• Jahlil Okafor Suspended After Hitting Heckler on Video Outside Boston Bar
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"Lakers' Christian Wood, Jarred Vanderbilt and Gabe Vincent to miss rest of the season"

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"The Lakers want Christian Wood in purple and gold, but making that happen will be easier said than done."

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"Houston Rockets big man Christian Wood has been garnering lots of interest around the Association ahead of the February 10th Trade Deadline."

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"Nonetheless, Team USA needs to find […] The post Rumor: Christian Wood garnering interest as potential Bradley Beal replacement on Team USA appeared first on ClutchPoints."

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"Detroit Pistons forward Christian Wood has tested positive for the coronavirus, a league source tells ESPN."

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"Report: Bucks signing Tim Frazier, waiving Christian Wood"

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"According to Kennedy, Thomas Robinson and Christian Wood are among the players earning a look from Toronto."

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"The Sixers are reportedly cutting ties with Christian Wood to make room for The post Sixers Bring Elton Brand Out of Retirement appeared first on SLAMonline."

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" Philly has already struggled mightily this season with Okafor, and with little quality depth behind him in the form of Richaun Holmes and Christian Wood, it certainly can't afford to be without him."

• Lakers’ Christian Wood Opts In For 2024/25
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• Reload or Rebuild? What will the Suns, Lakers and every other first-round loser do now?
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• Lakers sign former first-round pick to two-way contract
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• Lakers, Harry Giles Agree To Two-Way Contract
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• NBA Insider Reveals Christian Wood’s Bigger Than Expected Role With Lakers
The Lakers’ most recent signing was big man Christian Wood and despite many thinking he will play a minimum bench role, NBA insider Jovan Buha says otherwise. “Despite signing a veteran’s minimum contract, Wood is expected to have a considerable role for the Lakers off the bench, flanking Anthony Davis in two-big lineups and helping […] The post NBA Insider Reveals Christian Wood...2023
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• Lakers, Christian Wood reportedly agree to two-year, veteran-minimum contract that makes sense for both sides

Wood will have a great opportunity to restore some market value in L.A....2023
• Christian Wood Agrees To Two-Year Contract With Lakers

Unrestricted free agent Christian Wood has agreed to a two-year contract with the Lakers, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski tweets. The second year includes a player option. The Lakers’ interest in Wood was reported weeks ago and now the two parties have finally come to an agreement. Wood and the Mavericks failed to reach an extension agreement […]...2023
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• Free agent Christian Wood agrees to 2-year deal with Lakers: Sources
Free-agent forward/center Christian Wood agreed to a two-year deal with Los Angeles Lakers, team sources confirmed Tuesday. ESPN first reported the news. Here’s what you need to know: The deal is worth $5.7 million with a player option on the second year, the sources said. Wood, 27, averaged 16.6 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game last season with the Dallas Mavericks. The Athlet...2023
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• Heat Notes: Wood, Lillard, Shooters, Robinson
Christian Wood is one of the most prominent names left on the free agent market. Wood’s stats last year, 16.6 points and 7.3 rebounds per game, would typically lead to an offer in the opening days of free agency. But nearly a month and a half into the 2023/24 league year, Wood remains on the […]...2023
• Lakers Still Interested In Signing Christian Wood

The Los Angeles Lakers are still interested in signing Christian Wood. The Lakers have two open standard roster spots and would like to fill their 14th spot ahead of training camp. Los Angeles has only the veteran minimum to offer Wood in a deal. The Lakers believe that with them, his offensive contributions would offset his defensive liabilities and his past maturity issues. In addition, Los Ange...2023
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• Christian Wood Picks Up $3M Player Option For 24-25 With Lakers
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• Lakers’ Christian Wood Opts In For 2024/25
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• Christian Wood Available For Lakers For Game 4
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• Christian Wood Available For Lakers For Game 3
The Los Angeles Lakers will have some additional frontcourt help coming in their first round series against the Denver Nuggets. Christian Wood will be available to play for the Lakers when the series shifts to Los Angeles for Game 3. Wood hasn't played since before the All-Star break. He had an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee in mid-March. Prior to getting hurt, Wood had appeared in 50 gam...2024
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• Christian Wood Believes Lakers Can Avoid Play-In Tournament

Christian Wood thinks the Los Angeles Lakers can avoid this season’s play-in tournament. The Lakers are in ninth place in the Western Conference standings, but Wood believes the team can be a top-six seed. Christian Wood says he thinks L.A. can avoid the play-in tournament if they “come back with the attitude to try to […] The post Christian Wood Believes Lakers Can Avoid P...2024
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• Free agent Christian Wood agrees to 2-year deal with Lakers: Sources
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• Heat Notes: Wood, Lillard, Shooters, Robinson
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• Lakers Still Interested In Signing Christian Wood
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• NBA offseason grades for every team after free agency, trades, and draft
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• The 12 best available NBA free agents still on the market
Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports Here are the best remaining NBA free agents still available. Most of the big names are off the board already NBA free agency. Only three of our top-30 free agents entering the summer remain unsigned after the opening days of the transactional rush. Most of the top free agents this summer re-signed with their incumbent teams. Kyrie Irving is going back to the Dal...2023
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• Christian Wood Granted Restraining Order Against His Baby Mama
Lakers center Christian Wood has been granted a temporary restraining order against his baby mama and Instagram model Yasmine Lopez. Wood alleges that Lopez has harmed him mentally and physically and also damaged his property, TMZ reports. “Los Angeles Lakers big man Christian Wood was just granted a temporary restraining order against his model ex-girlfriend […] The post Christian Wood Gra...2024
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• Rockets forward Christian Wood’s stern message amid trade rumors
Christian Wood has been a polarizing figure for the Houston Rockets. The undrafted big man has produced for the team in crucial moments, but he has been maddeningly inconsistent at times. There have also been instances of Wood’s… erratic behavior being detrimental to the team. Because of these, trade rumors surrounding Christian Wood have been […] The post Rockets forward Christi...2022
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• New Rule Could Screw College Seniors in Upcoming 2016 NBA Draft
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• New Rule Could Hurt College Seniors in Upcoming 2016 NBA Draft
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• Jahlil Okafor Suspended After Hitting Heckler on Video Outside Boston Bar
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• LeBron James Saves Cavs from Bad Loss vs. Knicks and Friday NBA Takeaways
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• Undrafted NBA Free Agents 2015: Predictions for Top Prospects Available
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• Sources: Pistons' Wood tests positive for virus
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• Sixers Bring Elton Brand Out of Retirement
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• New Video of Jahlil Okafor Fighting Outside Boston Bar Surfaces
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• Jahlil Okafor Suspended After Hitting Heckler on Video Outside Boston Bar
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• NBA Draft Notebook: Jahlil Okafor Emerging as Hands-Down No. 1 2015 Prospect
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• Rumor: Christian Wood garnering interest as potential Bradley Beal replacement on Team USA
Team USA has been hit with a huge blow after Bradley Beal entered health and safety protocols on Thursday which will force him to miss the Tokyo Olympics. On top of that, Jerami Grant has also been put in protocols, but it’s unknown if he will miss the tournament. Nonetheless, Team USA needs to find […] The post Rumor: Christian Wood garnering interest as potential Bradley Beal replace...2021
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• Jahlil Okafor Comments on Scuffle with Fan Outside Bar
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• Christian Wood Tests Positive For COVID-19
Detroit Pistons big man Christian Wood has tested positive for COVID-19, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Wood becomes the third known NBA player to be diagnosed with the virus. Wood played against Rudy Gobert and the Utah Jazz last week and there’s no way to determine if one gave it to the other or, […] The post Christian Wood Tests Positive For COVID-19 appeared first on SLAM....2020
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• Kyrie Irving’s ploy to get LeBron James to Mavericks has no chance
Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Kyrie Irving’s LeBron James trade idea for Mavericks is pure fantasy. It is not much of a secret that LeBron James and Kyrie Irving would like to play with each other again. James essentially said as much when the Lakers’ trade deadline bid for Irving fell short. The Brooklyn Nets eventually traded Irving to the Dallas Mavericks, who failed to make the NBA Pla...2023
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• Rockets: 3 potential Christian Wood trade deadline destinations
With the February 10th NBA Trade Deadline just weeks away, we’ve officially entered fantasy deal season. It’s the glorious time of the year where fans, media, and spectators alike all come up with their best hypothetical trades as front office chatter starts to pick up. Every league executive has been entrenched in discussions for months, […] The post Rockets: 3 potential Christi...2022

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• Christian Wood Available For Lakers For Game 4
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• Jarred Vanderbilt Targets Game 3 Return
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• Lakers still not sure if Christian Wood and Jarred Vanderbilt will be back for Nuggets’ series
After the Los Angeles club lost to the reigning champions in Game 1 of the opening playoff series in the Western Conference, it seemed more than clear that the purple and gold were missing depth and more bench quality during the match. Coach Darvin Ham was asked many times about his injured camp, and if […] The post Lakers still not sure if Christian Wood and Jarred Vanderbilt will be back f...2024
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• Christian Wood Granted Restraining Order Against His Baby Mama
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• NBA Insider Reveals Christian Wood’s Bigger Than Expected Role With Lakers
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• Lakers Promised Anthony Davis He'd Play Fewer Minutes At Center In Regular Season

The Los Angeles Lakers made it clear to Anthony Davis this offseason that they would add depth at center so he wouldn't have to the play the position with as much regularity this offseason, sources tell ESPN's Dave McMenamin. Davis played 99 percent of his minutes at center last season. With the Lakers adding Jaxson Hayes and Christian Wood, there are more lineup possibilities to allow Davis to pl...2023
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• Lakers New Starting Frontcourt Revealed After Christian Wood Signing
The rumors came true about Christian Wood, who will be a Laker for the next two seasons and an NBA insider has revealed what the likely starting frontcourt will look like with the addition of the new center. “It’s always been my dream to be a Laker,” Wood wrote on social media following the deal. […] The post Lakers New Starting Frontcourt Revealed After Christian Wood Signing appeared first...2023
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• Mavericks’ playoff hopes take another blow in wild OT loss to Hawks: Is there still a path for Dallas?
The Atlanta Hawks held on to top the Dallas Mavericks 132-130 in a wild overtime finish Sunday. Here’s what you need to know: Trae Young knocked down two go-ahead free throws with 1.8 seconds left in OT, while Luka Dončić missed a potential game-winning three at the buzzer. Young was fouled by Kyrie Irving, who finished with a game-high 41 points, his highest single-game total with Dallas. ...2023
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• 3 best trade destinations for Rockets’ Christian Wood
Christian Wood has been the subject of trade speculations for some time now, and given how he has played so far, he’d certainly get several interest from contending teams if he’s made available. Wood currently plays for the Houston Rockets, but they are in a complete rebuild. That means if the big man stays with […] The post 3 best trade destinations for Rockets’ Christian ...2021
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• Christian Wood sends message with shocking display in Rockets’ blowout loss to Warriors
After the Houston Rockets lost to the Denver Nuggets in a nail-biter on Saturday, they said the things you’d expect them to say. Competing hard against some of the best teams in the NBA and falling short every time would obviously put you in a bad mood. The team acknowledged that they were improving, but […] The post Christian Wood sends message with shocking display in Rockets’ ...2021
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• Report: The shocking reason Christian Wood landed with Rockets instead of re-signing with Pistons
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 […] The post Report: The shocking reason Christian Wood landed with Rockets instea...2021
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• Who the Brooklyn Nets Should Target in the 2015 NBA Draft
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• NBA Draft Notebook: Providence's Kris Dunn Could Be Biggest Wild Card in 2015
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