Christian Wood News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

Questionable for Monday Wood is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Knicks due to a non-COVID illness, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Wood was added to the injury report ahead of Monday's game with an illness. The eighth-year pro is coming off of one of his best showings of the season, in which he posted 17 points, eight rebounds, three assists, two blocks and a steal across 30 minutes. If Wood and Anthony Davis (hip/groin, questionable) are unable to go, Jaxson Hayes and Rui Hachimura could be in line for extended minutes.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in AD's absence Wood ended with 17 points (6-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-8 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 30 minutes during Friday's 129-115 loss to the Spurs.

Impact Anthony Davis (hip/groin) wasn't available Friday, so Wood tied his season high in minutes while setting a new season scoring high. The 28-year-old has struggled to make his usual offensive contribution in his first season with the Lakers, but should Davis wind up missing significant time, Wood would likely be the biggest beneficiary.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Just misses double-double Wood finished with 12 points (4-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 25 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 133-107 win over the Pistons.

Impact The veteran center is starting to look more comfortable in the Lakers' system after signing with the club in early September, but he's still far from reliable in his bench role. Wood has scored in double digits in every other game since Nov. 17, but he's managed just seven points combined in the other three contests. It is a sign of progress for the 28-year-old, but Wood will remain little more than an insurance policy against an Anthony Davis injury or a dart-throw DFS option until he begins to display more consistency.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jason Kidd Speaks on Christian Wood's Fit on Lakers: 'He Understands the Game' Mavs coach Jason Kidd shared his perspective on how Christian Wood may fit with the Lakers as the big man adjusts to his new role.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Bounces back against Utah Wood ended Tuesday's 131-99 win over the Jazz with 16 points (6-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one block over 27 minutes.

Impact After going scoreless in his previous outing, Wood nearly notched a double-double off the bench in Tuesday's blowout victory. The 28-year-old big man continues to serve as Los Angeles' backup center but is averaging just 6.3 points and 5.4 rebounds in 20.9 across his last 10 appearances.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers' Christian Wood on Facing Mavs: 'Definitely Want to Go at Those Guys' Christian Wood left the Dallas Mavericks on relatively bad terms over the summer, and now, as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, he’s looki...

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Goes scoreless Sunday Wood ended Sunday's 105-104 win over the Rockets with zero points (0-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt) and two rebounds across 18 minutes.

Impact This was a dud for Wood, and it's the second time this season that he finished without a point. His role has been pretty sporadic in recent games, and he's only scored in double digits just one time over his last seven outings.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts double-double off bench Wood contributed 10 points (5-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt) and 10 rebounds in 20 minutes during Friday's 107-95 win over Portland.

Impact Wood played a modest 20 minutes in the victory, but he gave the Lakers plenty of production with his second double-double of the campaign. The big effort could help boost his role again after he played a season-low eight minutes Wednesday in a loss to the Kings. Wood had been struggling offensively for over a week coming into Friday, averaging just 3.8 points on 30.0 percent shooting from the field across 17.0 minutes over his previous five games.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sees role decrease Wood accumulated five points (2-2 FG, 1-2 FT) and two rebounds in eight minutes during Wednesday's 125-110 loss to the Kings.

Impact Wood played fewer minutes than Jaxson Hayes (13) during Wednesday's loss. Wood hasn't scored in double figures since Nov. 6 and is unlikely to generate much fantasy interest if his role continues to deteriorate.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check again Sunday Wood produced seven points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-7 FT) and one rebound in 15 minutes during Sunday's 116-110 victory over the Trail Blazers.

Impact The 28-year-old has come off the bench during his last two appearances with Anthony Davis back in action. While Wood hauled in nine rebounds during Friday's win over the Suns, he had a limited impact Sunday. Wood has had some flashes of production in the scoring and rebounding columns but has averaged just 7.4 points and 6.1 rebounds in 22.1 minutes per game over his first 10 appearances with the Lakers, which are significantly lower than his marks from the past few seasons.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Flounders in start Wood provided zero points (0-1 FG, 0-2 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 22 minutes during Wednesday's 128-94 loss to Houston.

Impact With Anthony Davis (groin) sidelined, Wood started at center. It was a poor outing for Wood, who took just one field goal and failed to record a defensive stat in the blowout. As expected, Wood's production has been up and down this season. He's most effective as a streamer in fantasy but should be rostered in deep leagues, given his upside and Davis' injury history.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Wood is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Rockets, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Wood will replace Davis (hip/groin) in the starting lineup Wednesday. Wood has received an increased role in his last four outings, averaging 9.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.5 blocks in 28.5 minutes across that span.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes for 12 points off bench Wood ended with 12 points (4-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal in 30 minutes during Monday's 108-107 loss to the Heat.

Impact Wood didn't have his best shooting performance Monday but still delivered a solid stat line. He might be a popular player to target on the waiver wire in case Anthony Davis (groin) is forced to miss time. While there's no timetable for Davis' return and no updates regarding his availability for Wednesday, Wood could be in line to handle a more significant role in the short-term picture. He's known for being a player who can produce decent numbers when given enough minutes, so this might be a perfect scenario for him.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to make impact Wood contributed six points (2-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 29 minutes during Saturday's 120-101 loss to the Magic.

Impact Wood is splitting backup center minutes with Jaxson Hayes, but the duo combined for just eight points and three rebounds in 40 minutes of action Saturday. Logging 22.7 minutes per game, Wood has been a solid rebounder off the bench for the Lakers thus far, but there's nothing enticing about his current role to generate streaming appeal.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes close to double-double Wood posted nine points (3-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and three blocks over 26 minutes during Monday's 106-103 victory over Orlando.

Impact Wood's usage will fluctuate once Jarred Vanderbilt (heel) returns, but he's making the most of the opportunity with his new team. His relevancy has dropped after starting for two seasons with Houston, and he'll strictly be a role player with the Lakers.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in double figures off bench Wood closed Sunday's 132-127 overtime loss to Sacramento with 11 points (3-3 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and one assist over 14 minutes.

Impact Wood didn't miss a shot from the field or charity stripe en route to his first double-digit scoring effort as a Laker. Through three games, Wood has been solid, averaging 8.3 points (57.1 percent from the field) and 6.3 rebounds in 16.7 minutes per game. However, while that's good per-minute production, he's simply not seeing enough playing time to make a quality fantasy impact on a nightly basis. Wood could also see his playing drop even further when Jarred Vanderbilt (heel) is cleared to make his season debut.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 28, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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OCTOBER 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lakers' Christian Wood, best known for his offense, puts key pressure on Kevin Durant The Lakers have pushed Christian Wood to become a defensive force. He delivered during the fourth quarter of the Lakers' win over the Suns T...

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • LATIMES.COM

Back to bench Wood will come off the bench for Thursday's preseason game against the Suns, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

Impact LeBron James is back after resting Sunday against the Bucks. Wood has played well in the preseason, and it appears he'll carve out a reserve role in the regular-season rotation.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 15, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

Drops another solid preseason line Wood recorded 13 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds and one assist over 13 minutes Friday in an exhibition loss to the Warriors.

Impact Wood made the most of his 13 minutes on the court, leading all Los Angeles reserves in scoring and tying for the team high with seven boards. The enigmatic big man is looking like a strong fit with the Lakers so far, scoring in double digits in each of his past three preseason contests while averaging 5.7 boards and shooting 56 percent from the field during that span. Wood will come off the bench for the Lakers this season but should get enough minutes to be a viable asset in fantasy as a contributor in points, boards, blocks and triples.

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 14, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

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OCTOBER 14, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

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