There’s a prevailing sentiment among Houston Rockets fans that Christian Wood isn’t long for the roster. The 6’10” big man has one year and $14 million left on his contract, and despite coming aboard two years ago to much fanfare to play alongside James Harden and subsequently putting up some pretty respectable numbers in a rebuild instead when Harden was traded, he’s at times seemed like an awkward fit.
He’s taken criticism for his defense, attitude, and potential compatibility alongside Houston’s young core, and many felt that the Rockets would deal him this year before his contract expired, getting something in return before he hit the open market.